Nautilus Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Nautilus Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Palm Beach, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $129,000 in 58 grants; the typical grant was $1,250 and the largest $13,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$129,000
- Number of grants58
- Typical grant$1,250
- Largest grant$13,500
- Assets$2.9 million
- New grantees3%
Giving in 2025 was down from $139,000 the year before.
3% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $121,000 | 56 | $2.5 million |
| 2024 | $139,000 | 58 | $2.6 million |
| 2025 | $129,000 | 58 | $2.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | E Hewlett Kent 246 Seminole Avenue, Palm Beach, FL 33480 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (516) 703-0757 |
| What to submit, restrictions | Statement provided upon request. |
What Nautilus Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Maine.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 22 | $62,500 |
| New York | 6 | $23,000 |
| Florida | 14 | $15,500 |
| Connecticut | 4 | $11,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 4 | $7,500 |
| Arizona | 1 | $4,000 |
| California | 3 | $3,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $1,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $500 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Garden Conservatory | To further the purpose of the donee organization | $13,500 |
| Kent School | To further the purpose of the donee organization | $10,000 |
| Land and Garden Preserve | To further the purpose of the donee organization | $10,000 |
| Maine Seacoast Mission | To further the purpose of the donee organization | $10,000 |
| Maine Coast Heritage Trust | To further the purpose of the donee organization | $5,000 |
| Northeast Harbor Library Scholarship Fund | To further the purpose of the donee organization | $5,000 |
| Northeast Harbor Sailing School | To further the purpose of the donee organization | $5,000 |
| New York Botanical Gardens | To further the purpose of the donee organization | $4,000 |
| St Davids Church | To further the purpose of the donee organization | $4,000 |
| Turning Point USA | To further the purpose of the donee organization | $4,000 |
| Friends of Acadia | To further the purpose of the donee organization | $3,000 |
| Mdi Biological Laboratory | To further the purpose of the donee organization | $3,000 |
| Seal Cove Auto Museum | To further the purpose of the donee organization | $3,000 |
| Hill School | To further the purpose of the donee organization | $2,500 |
| Parish of St Mary and St Jude | To further the purpose of the donee organization | $2,500 |
| Royal Poinciana Chapel | To further the purpose of the donee organization | $2,500 |
| Society of the Four Arts | To further the purpose of the donee organization | $2,500 |
| Willowind Therapeutic Riding Center Inc | To further the purpose of the donee organization | $2,500 |
| Bowne House Historical Society | To further the purpose of the donee organization | $2,000 |
| Buckminster Fuller Institute | To further the purpose of the donee organization | $2,000 |
| College of the Atlantic | To further the purpose of the donee organization | $2,000 |
| Friends of Rock Hall | To further the purpose of the donee organization | $2,000 |
| Kieve Wavus Education Inc | To further the purpose of the donee organization | $2,000 |
| Palm Beach for Christ | To further the purpose of the donee organization | $2,000 |
| Acadia Wildlife Foundation | To further the purpose of the donee organization | $1,500 |
| Bath & Tennis Historic Building | To further the purpose of the donee organization | $1,500 |
| Northeast Harbor Library | To further the purpose of the donee organization | $1,500 |
| Prager University Foundation | To further the purpose of the donee organization | $1,500 |
| Rock End Art Barn | To further the purpose of the donee organization | $1,500 |
| American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals | To further the purpose of the donee organization | $1,000 |
| Great Harbor Maritime Museum | To further the purpose of the donee organization | $1,000 |
| Mount Desert Island Nursing Association | To further the purpose of the donee organization | $1,000 |
| Northeast Harbor Village Improvement Society | To further the purpose of the donee organization | $1,000 |
| Palm Beach Cultural Innovation Center | To further the purpose of the donee organization | $1,000 |
| Palm Beach Day Academy | To further the purpose of the donee organization | $1,000 |
| Achievement Center for Children and Adults | To further the purpose of the donee organization | $500 |
| American Academy in Rome | To further the purpose of the donee organization | $500 |
| Bates College | To further the purpose of the donee organization | $500 |
| Church of Bethesda by the Sea | To further the purpose of the donee organization | $500 |
| Duke University | To further the purpose of the donee organization | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- E Hewlett Kent
- Allison K Bourke
- Samantha A Kent
- Frederick A Bourke
Questions people ask
Does Nautilus Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Nautilus Foundation Inc give?
$129,000 in tax year 2025, across 58 grants, with a typical grant of $1,250.
Who runs Nautilus Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists E Hewlett Kent (Trustee, President & Treasurer), Allison K Bourke (Trustee & Vice President), Samantha A Kent (Secretary) and Frederick A Bourke (Secretary).
What does Nautilus Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and faith communities.