Devereux Ocean Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Devereux Ocean Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Jamestown, Rhode Island. In tax year 2024 it gave $302,500 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $60,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$302,500
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$60,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$7.2 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2024 was up from $265,500 the year before.
17% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $294,810 | 7 | $8.9 million |
| 2023 | $265,500 | 6 | $7.3 million |
| 2024 | $302,500 | 6 | $7.2 million |
How to apply
Devereux Ocean Foundation Inc 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 Devereux Ocean Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Vermont.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont | 2 | $170,000 |
| Rhode Island | 2 | $62,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $60,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bahamas Marine Mammal research | Grant for research into noise and ship collision in the Northwest Providence passage near the South Abaco sperm whale nursery. A population survey of mammals in the Sea of Abaco | $100,000 |
| Perry Institute for Marine Science | Grant to support efforts to curtail the spread of Spiney Coral Tissue Loss Diseases. Coral restoration grants and reef health surveys through out the Bahamas. | $70,000 |
| University of Rhode Island GSO | Funding to provide stipends for teachers to develop Ocean classroom curriculum materials for k-12 classrooms. Provide funds to facilitate archival retreival of visual materials for the curriculum development. Research and development of tools to facilitate the delivery of GSO research and knowledge to the general public | $60,000 |
| Friends of the Environment | General Grants to support ocean education amongst the people of the Bahamas. Training of local fishers to recognize species that are safe alternatives to endangered species or species critical to reef habitat. | $60,000 |
| The Hotchkiss School | Contribution | $10,000 |
| Cisf | education | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Mark Grosby
- Suzanne Grosby
- Paul Beard
Questions people ask
Does Devereux Ocean Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Devereux Ocean Foundation Inc give?
$302,500 in tax year 2024, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $60,000.
Who runs Devereux Ocean Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Mark Grosby (Pres), Suzanne Grosby (Cfo) and Paul Beard (Director).
What does Devereux Ocean Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, science and research and education.