Offield Ocean Fund
Preselected recipients only
Offield Ocean Fund is a private foundation in Avalon, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $113,000 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $18,000 and the largest $75,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$113,000
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$18,000
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$84,058
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was down from $370,000 the year before.
50% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $370,000 | 7 | $115,245 |
| 2024 | $113,000 | 4 | $84,058 |
How to apply
Offield Ocean Fund says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 2 | $81,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $30,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catalina Sea Bass Fund Inc | General operations | $75,000 |
| Guy Harvey Foundation | General operations | $30,000 |
| Court Appointed Special Advocates of Orange County | General operations | $6,000 |
| Charlevoix County Community Foundation | General operations | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Chase Offield
- Gail Hodge
- Calen Offield
- Wendy Carr
Questions people ask
Does Offield Ocean Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Offield Ocean Fund give?
$113,000 in tax year 2024, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $18,000.
Who runs Offield Ocean Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Chase Offield (Chief Executive Officer), Gail Hodge (Secretary), Calen Offield (Chief Financial Officer) and Wendy Carr (Treasurer).