Schmidt Ocean Institute — Grants, Assets & 990-PF Profile

Schmidt Ocean Institute is a private operating foundation based in Palo Alto, California with $108.5M in assets, focused on Science & Technology. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$108.5Mtotal assets

2009IRS ruling year

Science & Technologyfocus area

🏆 Top 25% of 11,589 tracked U.S. private foundations by total assets.

Grants Schmidt Ocean Institute has awarded

14 grantees · $456K total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

University Corporation For Atmospheric Research $112K
University Of South Florida Foundation Inc $100K
University Of Rhode Island $59K
Mate Inspiration For Innovation $50K
Nautilusthink Inc $50K
Lehigh University $41K
World Ocean Observatory $15K
Marine Technology Society Inc $6K
Map The Gaps $5K
Friends Of The Charles Darwin Foundation For The Galapagos Islands $5K
Sustainable Markets Foundation $5K
University Of Puerto Rico Mayaguez $5K
Geomar Helmholtz Centre For Ocean Research Kiel $2K
Dri Research Foundation $2K

Grantees recorded on Form 990-PF Part XV; amounts aggregated by Grantoria. Linked names have full recipient profiles.

Giving history

Total grants paid by year (IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV).

FY2020$381K
FY2021$546K
FY2022$1.6M
FY2023$456K

About Schmidt Ocean Institute

TypePrivate operating foundation
Primary focusScience & Technology
HeadquartersPalo Alto, California
EIN264562328
IRS ruling2009

Financial data from the organization's IRS Form 990-PF (Exempt Organizations Business Master File). View 990-PF filings on ProPublica →

Grants in Science & Technology area

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Frequently asked questions

What is Schmidt Ocean Institute?

Schmidt Ocean Institute is a private operating foundation based in Palo Alto, California with $108.5M in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does Schmidt Ocean Institute fund?

Its primary focus area is Science & Technology (IRS NTEE classification). For grant opportunities in this area, see open grants.

What is the EIN of Schmidt Ocean Institute?

Schmidt Ocean Institute's EIN is 264562328. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from Schmidt Ocean Institute?

Private foundations like Schmidt Ocean Institute typically award grants by invitation or through their own application process — review its giving area (Science & Technology) and find official contact details in its IRS Form 990-PF. Grantoria is an independent directory and is not affiliated with Schmidt Ocean Institute. For grants open to public application right now, use the Grant Finder.

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File (Form 990-PF), compiled by Grantoria. Financial figures reflect the latest available IRS data; grantee history is being added. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the foundation.