Ocean Mokum Foundation C/O North Audley Street
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About Ocean Mokum Foundation C/O North Audley Street
The Ocean Mokum Foundation is focused almost exclusively on ocean science and conservation, funding organizations that conduct marine exploration, research, and field-based study. Its grants support high-profile oceanographic expeditions, marine biodiversity research, and shark biology field stations, with an emphasis on projects that advance scientific understanding and public awareness of marine ecosystems.
Focus Areas
Funded deep-sea and coastal exploration missions (oceanographic expeditions)Support for marine conservation science and biodiversity researchField-station support for shark biology and marine species monitoringPublic-facing ocean science outreach and education tied to research programs
Giving Approach
Highly concentrated giving to a very small set of marine-focused organizations: one very large flagship grant and two substantial but smaller awards. Funding appears project- and program-oriented (multi-project support and specific project grants) rather than numerous small grants or broad philanthropic diversification.
Funding Style
project-specific (restricted) fundingmulti-project portfolio support
About Ocean Mokum Foundation C/O North Audley Street
Ocean Mokum Foundation C/o North Audley Street LLC made a $4,000,000 grant in 2024 to Ocean Exploration Trust Inc for various projects, a clear signal that its giving centers on large, project-specific support for ocean research and exploration. Across its recent grants, the foundation backs marine science organizations working through field research, deep-sea expeditions, and conservation programs rather than broad unrestricted philanthropy. The recipient list shows repeated support for Innoceana and the Bimini Biological Field Station Foundation, also known as Shark Lab, alongside funding for Ocean Exploration Trust and Act of Connecticut. That pattern points to a portfolio built around partner-led science and conservation initiatives, with grants attached to defined projects. The foundation’s stated program areas reinforce that approach: marine research, ocean conservation, education, community outreach, and deep-sea exploration. It appears to favor organizations that can combine scientific investigation with field access, species monitoring, and public-facing ocean education. The grant record suggests a compact set of collaborative relationships rather than a broad open-call strategy.
What Ocean Mokum Foundation C/O North Audley Street Funds
Ocean Mokum Foundation C/o North Audley Street LLC supports ocean science through several closely related lanes. In deep-sea exploration, it provided $4,000,000 to Ocean Exploration Trust Inc for various projects, and its active programs also describe support for field projects, expeditions, and submersible use. For marine conservation science, it gave $547,700 to Innoceana in 2024 and $200,000 to the same organization in 2025, both for various projects. In shark and elasmobranch research, it awarded $470,000 to Bimini Biological Field Station Foundation Aka Shark Lab in 2023 for four specific projects, then $388,500 and $40,000 in later support to the same group. The foundation also funds ocean education and community outreach, as shown by a $15,000 grant to Act of Connecticut for various projects.
How Ocean Mokum Foundation C/O North Audley Street Gives
Grant sizes are large and uneven, with a typical award around the half-million mark: p25 is $449,625, median is $508,850, and p75 is $1,410,775. The recent list shows both very large project awards and smaller follow-on grants, including repeated support to the same organizations across 2023, 2024, and 2025. It is classified as a Regular Funder and does not fund individuals or make program-related investments. The active grant programs are invitation-based rather than open to unsolicited applications, and the portfolio is described as project-specific, restricted, and short-term in nature.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$255K
Total Assets
$2.5M
Total Revenue
$427K
Total Expenses
$374K
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $450K and $1.4M, with a median of $509K.
25th Percentile
$450K
Median
$509K
75th Percentile
$1.4M
Geographic Reach
Regional2 states funded
About 50% of grants go to recipients in CT.
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Where Ocean Mokum Foundation C/O North Audley Street Funds
Top 3 recipient countries by grant volume for Ocean Mokum Foundation C/O North Audley Street.
| Rank | Country | Grants | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United StatesDomestic | 4 | $4.4M | 57.1% |
| 2 |
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