Ocean Institute
DANA POINT, CA · Religion-Related
Built from IRS filings (latest Form 990: tax year 2023). Ocean Institute has not reviewed or approved this page. Kindora is not affiliated with it.
Mission
THE OCEAN INSTITUTE PROVIDES EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING TO SCHOOLS, YOUTH GROUPS, AND THE PUBLIC TO DEVELOP KNOWLEDGE ABOUT THE OCEAN AND MARITIME HISTORY. WE EMBODY OUR MOTTO, "EXPERIENCE IS THE TEACHER" THROUGH FIELD TRIPS, SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS, PUBLIC CRUISES AND EXHIBITS, SPECIAL EVENTS AND SPEAKERS, AND GUIDED TOURS ON AND AROUND OUR OCEANFRONT CAMPUS.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2023.
Who funds Ocean Institute
$4.6M in foundation grants on record from 50 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Swenson Family Foundation | $1.2M | 7 |
| Shanahan Family Charitable Foundation | $1M | 3 |
| Nicholas Endowment | $487K | 6 |
| Sahm Family Foundation | $225K | 4 |
| Croul Family Foundation | $150K | 3 |
| Schlinger Family Foundation | $150K | 3 |
| Marisla Foundation | $150K | 3 |
| Steinmetz Foundation | $150K | 3 |
| Stephen Harold Schimmel Foundation | $100K | 1 |
| Ga Foster Legacy Foundation | $100K | 1 |
Leadership
WENDY LEAVELL — CEO/PRESIDENT (Principal officer)
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