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Who funds The Monterey Bay Aquarium?

Monterey, California

2 private foundations reported grants to The Monterey Bay Aquarium in Monterey, California totaling $501,000 across 2 grants in tax year 2024. The largest funder was Dhanam Foundation, with $500,000.

From the funders' IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Foundations that fund The Monterey Bay Aquarium

All 2 funders, by amount
FoundationPurpose givenGrantsAmount
Dhanam Foundation
California · 2024
To support the sea otter rescue and rehabilitation program1$500,000
Akiyama Family Foundation
California · 2024
Promote Education Activities1$1,000

Amounts are grants paid as each foundation reported them. Names are matched across filings, so a grant written under a different name for the same organization may be missing.

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Questions people ask

Who funds The Monterey Bay Aquarium?

Dhanam Foundation and Akiyama Family Foundation, according to their IRS Form 990-PF filings.

How much does The Monterey Bay Aquarium get from foundations?

$501,000 in 2 reported grants from 2 private foundations in tax year 2024. Government grants and gifts from individuals are not included.

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