Marine Chemists' Association Incorporated
The Marine Chemist Association, Inc. (Stonington, CT) is the professional association for NFPA-certified marine chemists; the site provides membership information, events, a directory of chemists, and recent news. The organization's address (76 Farmholme Road, Stonington, CT) matches its IRS filings for EIN 52-1168405, and the site shows recent updates (Jan 2026).
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Individual scholarship candidates or small education-oriented projects that can be nominated by association members or board representatives, especially with ties to the marine chemist community.
Good Fit
- • A candidate or small program that fits a scholarship purpose and can be nominated
- • A connection or endorsement from association officers or regional representatives
- • Activities related to marine chemistry, safety, or professional development
- • Requests for modest, one-time educational support rather than large grants
Geography
The 2022 grants went to recipients in California and Hawaii while the foundation is based in Connecticut, so observed giving has crossed state lines but is limited in scale.
Recipient Variety
In the year with reported grants there were only two distinct recipients (both scholarship awards) and the latest year shows no grants, indicating a very small and narrow recipient set.
New Applicants
The foundation's materials explicitly state funding is by preselection only and observed grant history is limited, so unfamiliar applicants are unlikely to gain entry without nomination or an inside connection.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
