Devereux Ocean Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyJamestown, Rhode Island · EIN 82-4193252 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$302K
Organizations funded6
Typical grant$60,000
Total assets$7.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $70,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
66% of grants went outside Rhode Island.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bahamas Marine Mammal research | Grand Isle, VT | Grant for research into noise and ship collision in the Northwest Providence passage near the South Abaco sperm whale nursery. A population… | $100,000 |
| Perry Institute for Marine Science | Waitsfield, VT | Grant to support efforts to curtail the spread of Spiney Coral Tissue Loss Diseases. Coral restoration grants and reef health surveys… | $70,000 |
| University of Rhode Island GSO | Kingston, RI | Funding to provide stipends for teachers to develop Ocean classroom curriculum materials for k-12 classrooms. Provide funds to facilitate… | $60,000 |
| Friends of the Environment | Delray Beach, FL | General Grants to support ocean education amongst the people of the Bahamas. Training of local fishers to recognize species that are safe… | $60,000 |
| The Hotchkiss School | Lakeville, CT | Contribution | $10,000 |
| Cisf | jamestown, RI | education | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $302,500 | 6 |
| 2023 | $265,500 | 6 |
| 2021 | $294,810 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503169349101670
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 82-4193252
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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