Myers Oceanographic & Marine Biolog | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 77-0094228
Foundation Overview
Based in Pacific Grove, CA, Myers Oceanographic & Marine Biolog has awarded 192 grants totaling $461,235 to organizations in California. Individual grants range from $500 to $5,000, with a median award of $2,500.
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New Applicant Friendliness
42 of 44 recipients (95%) were new grantees. Foundation prioritizes discovering new partners. Most funding supports first-time applicants with compelling missions.
Geographic Focus
100% of all grants are concentrated in California, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within California, funding concentrates in Pacific Grove (82%), San Frencisco (18%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 56% growth in annual giving over 4 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Dual focus on education (67%) and general purposes, indicating strategic concentration in complementary program areas.
Where is The Money Going?
Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Myers Oceanographic & Marine Biolog's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alicia Del Toro | $1,800 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Biology Research | 2024 |
| Alexandra Di Giacomo | $2,500 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2024 |
| Lauren Lubeck | $3,000 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2024 |
| Ceyenna Tillman | $2,500 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2024 |
| Sebastian Caamano | $2,880 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2024 |
| Celine De Jong | $2,000 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2024 |
| Katherine Duncan | $1,500 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Resaerch | 2024 |
| Hannah Mc Grath | $3,000 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2024 |
| Dominic Ypil | $2,500 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2024 |
| Olivia Beaudoin | $2,000 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2024 |
| Haylee Bregroff | $2,500 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2024 |
| Kelsey Montalto | $2,500 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2024 |
| Berenice Baca-ceballos | $1,624 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2024 |
| Andy Quintanilla | $2,700 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2024 |
| Dorhkas Ramos | $2,076 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2024 |
| Maggie Stoffer | $1,725 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2024 |
| Hallie Daly | $2,338 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2024 |
| Stella Solasz | $2,692 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2024 |
| Matthew Illing | $1,260 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2024 |
| Eric Witte | $2,400 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2024 |
| Maya Zeff | $2,600 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2024 |
| Feridinand S Ruth Grant | $3,000 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2024 |
| Alicia Del Toro | $1,800 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Biology Research | 2024 |
| Alexandra Di Giacomo | $2,500 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2024 |
| Lauren Lubeck | $3,000 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2024 |
| Ceyenna Tillman | $2,500 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2024 |
| Sebastian Caamano | $2,880 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2024 |
| Celine De Jong | $2,000 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2024 |
| Katherine Duncan | $1,500 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Resaerch | 2024 |
| Hannah Mc Grath | $3,000 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2024 |
| Dominic Ypil | $2,500 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2024 |
| Olivia Beaudoin | $2,000 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2024 |
| Haylee Bregroff | $2,500 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2024 |
| Kelsey Montalto | $2,500 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2024 |
| Berenice Baca-ceballos | $1,624 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2024 |
| Andy Quintanilla | $2,700 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2024 |
| Dorhkas Ramos | $2,076 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2024 |
| Maggie Stoffer | $1,725 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2024 |
| Hallie Daly | $2,338 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2024 |
| Stella Solasz | $2,692 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2024 |
| Matthew Illing | $1,260 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2024 |
| Eric Witte | $2,400 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2024 |
| Maya Zeff | $2,600 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2024 |
| Feridinand S Ruth Grant | $3,000 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2024 |
| Marissa Bills | $2,915 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Biology Research | 2023 |
| Katrina Giambertone | $2,760 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2023 |
| Veronica Pagowski | $3,000 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2023 |
| Molly Alvino | $1,500 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2023 |
| Katherine Duncan | $510 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2023 |
| Jackson Hoeke | $750 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2023 |
| Olivia Pawlyk | $1,500 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Resaerch | 2023 |
| Annie Chu | $2,986 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2023 |
| Breana Goldman | $3,500 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2023 |
| Grace Tuthill | $3,500 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2023 |
| Sarila Young | $3,500 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2023 |
| Carly Kano | $3,000 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2023 |
| Serina Moheed | $2,450 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2023 |
| Iris Flores | $3,500 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2023 |
| Frankie Gerraty | $2,745 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2023 |
| Matthew Glasenapp | $2,400 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2023 |
| Emily Nazario | $820 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2023 |
| Susan Pit | $1,250 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2023 |
| Western Flyer Foundation | $3,000 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2023 |
| Marissa Bills | $2,915 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Biology Research | 2023 |
| Katrina Giambertone | $2,760 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2023 |
| Veronica Pagowski | $3,000 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2023 |
| Molly Alvino | $1,500 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2023 |
| Katherine Duncan | $510 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2023 |
| Jackson Hoeke | $750 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2023 |
| Olivia Pawlyk | $1,500 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Resaerch | 2023 |
| Annie Chu | $2,986 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2023 |
| Breana Goldman | $3,500 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2023 |
| Grace Tuthill | $3,500 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2023 |
| Sarila Young | $3,500 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2023 |
| Carly Kano | $3,000 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2023 |
| Serina Moheed | $2,450 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2023 |
| Iris Flores | $3,500 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2023 |
| Frankie Gerraty | $2,745 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2023 |
| Matthew Glasenapp | $2,400 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2023 |
| Emily Nazario | $820 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2023 |
| Susan Pit | $1,250 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2023 |
| Western Flyer Foundation | $3,000 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2023 |
| Ashley Adams | $1,245 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Biology Research | 2022 |
| Maurice Goodman | $1,800 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2022 |
| Melissa Palmisciano | $4,031 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2022 |
| Randy Barton | $2,500 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2022 |
| Logan Brady | $2,000 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2022 |
| Keeenan Guillas | $3,005 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2022 |
| Emily Montgomery | $3,026 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Resaerch | 2022 |
| Daphne Shen | $2,500 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2022 |
| Alexandra Stella | $3,000 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2022 |
| Jesse Espinoza | $2,664 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2022 |
| Cassie Vaniotis | $2,075 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2022 |
| Charlotte Miranda | $1,230 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2022 |
| Aspen Ellis | $2,260 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2022 |
| Lauren Fritz | $3,000 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2022 |
| Nikka Malakooti | $2,500 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2022 |
| Maya Mcelfish | $2,460 | San Frencisco, CA, US | Marine Research | 2022 |
| Madeline Meranda | $3,455 | San Frencisco, CA, US | Marine Research | 2022 |
| Rachal Pausch | $1,830 | San Frencisco, CA, US | Marine Research | 2022 |
| Allyson Sawkins | $2,800 | San Frencisco, CA, US | Marine Research | 2022 |
| Sazanne Stremier | $1,830 | San Frencisco, CA, US | Marine Research | 2022 |
| Aubrey Trapp | $2,975 | San Frencisco, CA, US | Marine Research | 2022 |
| Madison Wood | $3,000 | San Frencisco, CA, US | Marine Research | 2022 |
| Ca Marine Santuary Foundation | $3,000 | San Frencisco, CA, US | Marine Research | 2022 |
| Ashley Adams | $1,245 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Biology Research | 2022 |
| Maurice Goodman | $1,800 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2022 |
| Melissa Palmisciano | $4,031 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2022 |
| Randy Barton | $2,500 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2022 |
| Logan Brady | $2,000 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2022 |
| Keeenan Guillas | $3,005 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2022 |
| Emily Montgomery | $3,026 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Resaerch | 2022 |
| Daphne Shen | $2,500 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2022 |
| Alexandra Stella | $3,000 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2022 |
| Jesse Espinoza | $2,664 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2022 |
| Cassie Vaniotis | $2,075 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2022 |
| Charlotte Miranda | $1,230 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2022 |
| Aspen Ellis | $2,260 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2022 |
| Lauren Fritz | $3,000 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2022 |
| Nikka Malakooti | $2,500 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2022 |
| Maya Mcelfish | $2,460 | San Frencisco, CA, US | Marine Research | 2022 |
| Madeline Meranda | $3,455 | San Frencisco, CA, US | Marine Research | 2022 |
| Rachal Pausch | $1,830 | San Frencisco, CA, US | Marine Research | 2022 |
| Allyson Sawkins | $2,800 | San Frencisco, CA, US | Marine Research | 2022 |
| Sazanne Stremier | $1,830 | San Frencisco, CA, US | Marine Research | 2022 |
| Aubrey Trapp | $2,975 | San Frencisco, CA, US | Marine Research | 2022 |
| Madison Wood | $3,000 | San Frencisco, CA, US | Marine Research | 2022 |
| Ca Marine Santuary Foundation | $3,000 | San Frencisco, CA, US | Marine Research | 2022 |
| Ashley Adams | $1,245 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Biology Research | 2022 |
| Maurice Goodman | $1,800 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2022 |
| Melissa Palmisciano | $4,031 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2022 |
| Randy Barton | $2,500 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2022 |
| Logan Brady | $2,000 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2022 |
| Keeenan Guillas | $3,005 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2022 |
| Emily Montgomery | $3,026 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Resaerch | 2022 |
| Daphne Shen | $2,500 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2022 |
| Alexandra Stella | $3,000 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2022 |
| Jesse Espinoza | $2,664 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2022 |
| Cassie Vaniotis | $2,075 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2022 |
| Charlotte Miranda | $1,230 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2022 |
| Aspen Ellis | $2,260 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2022 |
| Lauren Fritz | $3,000 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2022 |
| Nikka Malakooti | $2,500 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2022 |
| Maya Mcelfish | $2,460 | San Frencisco, CA, US | Marine Research | 2022 |
| Madeline Meranda | $3,455 | San Frencisco, CA, US | Marine Research | 2022 |
| Rachal Pausch | $1,830 | San Frencisco, CA, US | Marine Research | 2022 |
| Allyson Sawkins | $2,800 | San Frencisco, CA, US | Marine Research | 2022 |
| Sazanne Stremier | $1,830 | San Frencisco, CA, US | Marine Research | 2022 |
| Aubrey Trapp | $2,975 | San Frencisco, CA, US | Marine Research | 2022 |
| Madison Wood | $3,000 | San Frencisco, CA, US | Marine Research | 2022 |
| Ca Marine Santuary Foundation | $3,000 | San Frencisco, CA, US | Marine Research | 2022 |
| James Fahlbusch | $3,000 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Biology Research | 2021 |
| Elizabeth Mansfield | $2,000 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2021 |
| Jamie Mcdevitt-irwin | $2,600 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2021 |
| William K Oestreich | $3,000 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2021 |
| Taylor Souza | $3,000 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2021 |
| Jacob Harris | $2,000 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2021 |
| Anna S Heasley | $3,000 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Resaerch | 2021 |
| Travis Leggett | $3,000 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2021 |
| Shea Grady | $2,000 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2021 |
| Mehak Jain | $2,000 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2021 |
| Michelle Kelly | $1,700 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2021 |
| Corryn Knapp | $2,300 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2021 |
| Lindsey Metz | $3,100 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2021 |
| Taylor Pantiga | $2,800 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2021 |
| Danielle Devincezi | $500 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2021 |
| Sarah Hecocks | $3,000 | San Frencisco, CA, US | Marine Research | 2021 |
| Anna Rothstein | $1,500 | San Frencisco, CA, US | Marine Research | 2021 |
| Amy Parsons | $2,000 | San Frencisco, CA, US | Marine Research | 2021 |
| Samantha Stein | $1,000 | San Frencisco, CA, US | Marine Research | 2021 |
| Noah Gluschankoff | $4,000 | San Frencisco, CA, US | Marine Research | 2021 |
| Ryan Jones | $2,000 | San Frencisco, CA, US | Marine Research | 2021 |
| Allison Laubach | $2,000 | San Frencisco, CA, US | Marine Research | 2021 |
| Theresa Naecker | $3,025 | San Frencisco, CA, US | Marine Research | 2021 |
| Monterey Audubon Society | $3,000 | San Frencisco, CA, US | Marine Research | 2021 |
| Mandt Hansen | $3,000 | San Frencisco, CA, US | Marine Research | 2021 |
| Daniel Mariah | $800 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Biology Research | 2020 |
| Cornett Juliana | $2,250 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2020 |
| Strickland Kameron | $1,400 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2020 |
| Elliot Matthew | $2,200 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2020 |
| Lofy Sloane | $2,000 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2020 |
| Aquino Citlalli | $1,200 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2020 |
| Duncan Meredyth | $1,700 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Resaerch | 2020 |
| High Kate | $1,500 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2020 |
| Payne Allison | $2,500 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2020 |
| Douglas Katherine | $2,100 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2020 |
| Shea Megan | $2,000 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2020 |
| Miles Amy | $2,500 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2020 |
| Ruscher-hill Brandi | $2,000 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2020 |
| Willis-norton Ellen | $1,920 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2020 |
| Wright Daniel | $1,720 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Marine Research | 2020 |
| Greater Farallones Association | $5,000 | San Frencisco, CA, US | Marine Research | 2020 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Myers Oceanographic & Marine Biolog as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 77-0094228 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | PO BOX 52091 Pacific Grove, CA 93950-7091 |
Key People (7)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Myers Oceanographic & Marine Biolog's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Director | Kerstin Wasson |
|---|---|
| President | Greg Cailliet |
| Treasurer | Joe Wible |
| Vice Preside | Vicki Pearse |
| Director | David Epel |
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