Mary Gard Jameson Foundation
The Mary G Jameson Foundation website presents the foundation as a private funder focused on marine and ocean conservation, listing several supported organizations and contact details in La Jolla/San Diego, CA. The site includes mission text, descriptions of grantees, and a contact email and phone number.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A California-based nonprofit focused on marine or ocean conservation seeking general operating support and able to engage through local networks or introductions.
Good Fit
- • Based in California (in-state) or running programs primarily in California.
- • Work aligns with marine, coastal, or ocean conservation priorities.
- • Capacity to manage gifts in the $20k–$150k range (general support).
- • Existing relationships or introductions into regional conservation networks or prior grantees.
Geography
Observed grants in both available years were exclusively to organizations in California, with 100% of dollars and all grant counts concentrated in the foundation's home state.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows ten distinct recipients (up from six the prior year) with six repeat grantees and four new ones, indicating a moderate spread of independent recipients even though the top five grantees receive the majority of dollars.
New Applicants
The foundation states grants are by preselection, which suggests invitation-driven awarding, yet four new recipients appeared in the latest year and a public website/contact route exists, so new entrants have appeared but unsolicited applications are unlikely to be the primary path.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
