Ocean Discovery Institute
Ocean Discovery Institute is a San Diego-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that uses science education and hands-on programs to empower youth from underserved communities. The site includes program information, volunteer and career opportunities, financial documents, and a Living Lab location.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A California-based education or youth-development organization (especially San Diego-area or ocean/ science education programs) seeking modest project or educational-assistance funding.
Good Fit
- • Located in California, preferably San Diego.
- • Focus on youth education, ocean science, or educational assistance.
- • Project-sized funding requests in the low thousands of dollars.
- • Ability to connect via local networks or institutional partners (e.g., universities).
Geography
Observed grants in the latest year were concentrated entirely in California, with the single recorded recipient located in San Diego.
Recipient Variety
In the latest observed year there was only one distinct recipient funded; this indicates very limited apparent recipient variety for that year, though the overall history is short.
New Applicants
There are no public application instructions and no posted letter route, but the single observed grant in the latest year went to a new recipient; with limited giving history direct evidence of openness to new applicants is insufficient to conclude either way.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
