Nautilus Foundation Inc
Historical FunderPalm Beach, Florida · EIN 23-7010100 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$129K
Organizations funded58
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$2.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $2,500.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | E HEWLETT KENT |
|---|---|
| Address | 246 SEMINOLE AVENUE, PALM BEACH FL 33480 |
| Phone | 5167030757 |
| Form and materials | STATEMENT PROVIDED UPON REQUEST. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | STATEMENT PROVIDED UPON REQUEST. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
75% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Garden Conservatory | Garrison, NY | To further the purpose of the donee organization | $13,500 |
| Kent School | Kent, CT | To further the purpose of the donee organization | $10,000 |
| Land and Garden Preserve | Seal Harbor, ME | To further the purpose of the donee organization | $10,000 |
| Maine Seacoast Mission | Northeast Harbor, ME | To further the purpose of the donee organization | $10,000 |
| Maine Coast Heritage Trust | Topsham, ME | To further the purpose of the donee organization | $5,000 |
| Northeast Harbor Library Scholarship Fund | Northeast Harbor, ME | To further the purpose of the donee organization | $5,000 |
| Northeast Harbor Sailing School | Northeast Harbor, ME | To further the purpose of the donee organization | $5,000 |
| New York Botanical Gardens | Bronx, NY | To further the purpose of the donee organization | $4,000 |
| St Davids Church | Wayne, PA | To further the purpose of the donee organization | $4,000 |
| Turning Point USA | Phoenix, AZ | To further the purpose of the donee organization | $4,000 |
| Friends of Acadia | Bar Harbor, ME | To further the purpose of the donee organization | $3,000 |
| Mdi Biological Laboratory | Salisbury Cove, ME | To further the purpose of the donee organization | $3,000 |
| Seal Cove Auto Museum | Seal Cove, ME | To further the purpose of the donee organization | $3,000 |
| Hill School | Pottstown, PA | To further the purpose of the donee organization | $2,500 |
| Parish of St Mary and St Jude | Northeast Harbor, ME | To further the purpose of the donee organization | $2,500 |
| Royal Poinciana Chapel | Palm Beach, FL | To further the purpose of the donee organization | $2,500 |
| Society of the Four Arts | Palm Beach, FL | To further the purpose of the donee organization | $2,500 |
| Willowind Therapeutic Riding Center Inc | Bar Harbor, ME | To further the purpose of the donee organization | $2,500 |
| Bowne House Historical Society | Flushing, NY | To further the purpose of the donee organization | $2,000 |
| Buckminster Fuller Institute | San Francisco, CA | To further the purpose of the donee organization | $2,000 |
| College of the Atlantic | Bar Harbor, ME | To further the purpose of the donee organization | $2,000 |
| Friends of Rock Hall | Lawrence, NY | To further the purpose of the donee organization | $2,000 |
| Kieve Wavus Education Inc | Nobleboro, ME | To further the purpose of the donee organization | $2,000 |
| Palm Beach for Christ | Palm Beach, FL | To further the purpose of the donee organization | $2,000 |
| Acadia Wildlife Foundation | Mount Desert, ME | To further the purpose of the donee organization | $1,500 |
| Bath & Tennis Historic Building | Palm Beach, FL | To further the purpose of the donee organization | $1,500 |
| Northeast Harbor Library | Northeast Harbor, ME | To further the purpose of the donee organization | $1,500 |
| Prager University Foundation | Hollywood, FL | To further the purpose of the donee organization | $1,500 |
| Rock End Art Barn | Northeast Harbor, ME | To further the purpose of the donee organization | $1,500 |
| American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals | New York, NY | To further the purpose of the donee organization | $1,000 |
| Great Harbor Maritime Museum | Northeast Harbor, ME | To further the purpose of the donee organization | $1,000 |
| Mount Desert Island Nursing Association | Northeast Harbor, ME | To further the purpose of the donee organization | $1,000 |
| Northeast Harbor Village Improvement Society | Northeast Harbor, ME | To further the purpose of the donee organization | $1,000 |
| Palm Beach Cultural Innovation Center | Palm Beach, FL | To further the purpose of the donee organization | $1,000 |
| Palm Beach Day Academy | Palm Beach, FL | To further the purpose of the donee organization | $1,000 |
| Achievement Center for Children and Adults | Delray Beach, FL | To further the purpose of the donee organization | $500 |
| American Academy in Rome | New York, NY | To further the purpose of the donee organization | $500 |
| Bates College | Lewiston, ME | To further the purpose of the donee organization | $500 |
| Church of Bethesda by the Sea | Palm Beach, FL | To further the purpose of the donee organization | $500 |
| Duke University | Durham, NC | To further the purpose of the donee organization | $500 |
| Elam United Methodist Church | Glen Mills, PA | To further the purpose of the donee organization | $500 |
| Garrison Forest School | Owings Mills, MD | To further the purpose of the donee organization | $500 |
| Greenwich Country Day School | Greenwich, CT | To further the purpose of the donee organization | $500 |
| Gulf Stream School | Gulf Stream, FL | To further the purpose of the donee organization | $500 |
| Independence Seaport Museum | Philadelphia, PA | To further the purpose of the donee organization | $500 |
| Maine Granite Industry History Museum | Mount Desert, ME | To further the purpose of the donee organization | $500 |
| Mount Desert Island Historial Society | Mount Desert, ME | To further the purpose of the donee organization | $500 |
| Mounts Botanical Garden of Palm Beach | West Palm Beach, FL | To further the purpose of the donee organization | $500 |
| National Capital Radio and Television | Bowie, MD | To further the purpose of the donee organization | $500 |
| Northeast Harbor Neighborhood House | Northeast Harbor, ME | To further the purpose of the donee organization | $500 |
| Palm Beach Police Foundation Inc | Palm Beach, FL | To further the purpose of the donee organization | $500 |
| Pasadena Humane Society & SPCA | Pasadena, CA | To further the purpose of the donee organization | $500 |
| Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League | West Palm Beach, FL | To further the purpose of the donee organization | $500 |
| Putnam Indian Field School | Greenwich, CT | To further the purpose of the donee organization | $500 |
| Rehabilitation Center for Children and Adults | Palm Beach, FL | To further the purpose of the donee organization | $500 |
| Save the Storks | Colorado Springs, CO | To further the purpose of the donee organization | $500 |
| Trinity College | Hartford, CT | To further the purpose of the donee organization | $500 |
| The Word on the Hill | Corona, CA | To further the purpose of the donee organization | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $129,000 | 58 |
| 2024 | $139,000 | 58 |
| 2023 | $121,000 | 56 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631319349101038
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-7010100
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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