Oceanic Heritage Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Oceanic Heritage Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.3 million in 38 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $200,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.3 million
- Number of grants38
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$22.1 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.1 million the year before.
13% 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 | $675,000 | 40 | $15.6 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 39 | $19.4 million |
| 2025 | $1.3 million | 38 | $22.1 million |
How to apply
Oceanic Heritage Foundation 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.
What Oceanic Heritage Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 25 | $830,000 |
| Connecticut | 3 | $145,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $100,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $50,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $50,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $15,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $15,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $15,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $15,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Doctors Without Borders | Relief Efforts | $200,000 |
| Achilles International | General Support | $100,000 |
| AmeriCares Foundation Inc | Relief Efforts | $100,000 |
| City Harvest Inc | Hunger relief | $100,000 |
| Food Bank for NYC | General Support | $100,000 |
| Fisher House Foundation | General Support | $50,000 |
| Give an Hour | General Support | $50,000 |
| Special Operations Warrior Foundation | General Support | $50,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Program Support | $50,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering | Program Support | $30,000 |
| Hole in the Wall Gang Camp (Fund) | Education Support | $30,000 |
| Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation | Fellowships (Ailey II) | $15,000 |
| American Museum of Natural History | Education Support | $15,000 |
| Ballet Theatre Foundation Inc | ABT Studio Company | $15,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy | Education Support | $15,000 |
| George W Bush Presidential Center | Education Support | $15,000 |
| Institute of International Education | Fellowships (Greek US Fulbright Foundation) | $15,000 |
| Iowa State University Foundation | Financial Aid | $15,000 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | Education Program Support | $15,000 |
| Metropolitan Opera Associate | Education Support | $15,000 |
| Museum of Modern Art | Education Support | $15,000 |
| New York City Ballet Inc | Education Support | $15,000 |
| New York Public Library | Education Support | $15,000 |
| School of American Ballet | Scholarship support | $15,000 |
| Seamens Church Institute | General Support | $15,000 |
| Teachers College Columbia University | Scholarship Support | $15,000 |
| The Chapin School | Financial Aid | $15,000 |
| Childrens Aid Society | Program support | $15,000 |
| The Elm ProjectCamp Ame | General Support | $15,000 |
| Fresh Air Fund | General Support | $15,000 |
| Frick Collection | Education Support | $15,000 |
| The Fund for American Studies (TFAS) | Program Support | $15,000 |
| The Trustees of Anatolia College | Financial Aid | $15,000 |
| Lincoln Center Theater | Program support | $15,000 |
| American Farm School Thessalonica Agricultural | Financial Aid | $15,000 |
| The Barnes Foundation | Education Program Support | $15,000 |
| Lenox Hill Hospital Northwell Health Foundation | Program support | $15,000 |
| American School of Classical Studies at Athens | General Support | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- C L Menoudakos
Questions people ask
Does Oceanic Heritage Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Oceanic Heritage Foundation give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2025, across 38 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Oceanic Heritage Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists C L Menoudakos (Director, President).
What does Oceanic Heritage Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, international and education.