The Marine Society of the City of New York
Preselected recipients only
The Marine Society of the City of New York is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $111,313 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $50,000. 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$111,313
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$3.0 million
- New grantees63%
Giving in 2024 was up from $91,750 the year before.
63% 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 | $91,750 | 8 | $2.6 million |
| 2024 | $111,313 | 17 | $3.0 million |
How to apply
The Marine Society of the City of New York 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Marine Society of the City of New York funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 11 | $85,210 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $15,103 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $4,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $1,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Suny Maritime College | Scholarship fund | $50,000 |
| Organization of Black Maritime Graduates | General donation | $10,103 |
| US Merchant Marine Academy | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| VMS Foundation | General donation | $10,000 |
| Billion Oyster Project | Education grant | $10,000 |
| Sea Dart II Inc | Funding for sea dart ii | $5,000 |
| SS John Brown | General donation | $5,000 |
| US Coast Guard Academy | Monomoy race | $4,000 |
| Maine Maritime Academy | Monomoy race | $1,500 |
| Usmma Alumni Foundation | Monomoy race | $1,500 |
| Seafarers International House | General donation | $1,000 |
| The Noble Maritime Collection | General donation | $1,000 |
| Suny Maritime College | Monomoy race participant | $500 |
| Massachusetts Maritime Academy | Monomoy race | $500 |
| Ny Harbor Foundation | Monomoy race | $500 |
| Rocking the Boat | Monomoy race | $500 |
| Less Than 1000 | General donation | $210 |
Officers and trustees
- Timothy J Ferrie
- Steve Bendo
- James J McNamara
- Robert A Fay
- Cynthia L Robson
- Kurt Plankl
Questions people ask
Does The Marine Society of the City of New York accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Marine Society of the City of New York give?
$111,313 in tax year 2024, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs The Marine Society of the City of New York?
Its 2024 filing lists Timothy J Ferrie (President), Steve Bendo (Vice Preside), James J McNamara (Vice Preside) and Robert A Fay (Treasurer) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does The Marine Society of the City of New York fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.