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Ferris Olson Family Foundation For Ocean Stewardship

Centennial, CO  ·  EIN 881403435  ·  Website ↗  ·  990s on ProPublica ↗

Assets

$280K

Total Giving

$53K

Grants on File

5

Average Grant

$11K

Giving Radius

Where Ferris Olson Family Foundation For Ocean Stewardship Has Given

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Historical grants to 5 recipients across 3 states. Top concentrations: Aptos ($12K, 1 grant), Boston ($12K, 1 grant), Sausalito ($12K, 1 grant), Manomet ($11K, 1 grant), South Portland ($5K, 1 grant).

Section I

How to Apply

See application on website at www.foffos.org.

On Unsolicited Proposals yes

Restrictions

FOFFOS grants are awarded for projects that promote the mission of ocean and coastal conservation, ecosystem restoration and protection, advocacy, community stewardship and marine animal rescue and rehabilitation. Grants are made for a one-year period. Support for additional year(s) requires submission of a new grant application. As stipulated by the IRS and bylaws, grants can only be made to entities recognized as a 501(c)(3) by the IRS; however, an applicant's work may be done outside of the US. FOFFOS expects that recipients use grant awards in an effective manner rather than for administration or fundraising purposes. Grants are not awarded for general purposes or ongoing programs. Assessment of institutional indirect costs should not exceed 15%.

Section IV

Recent Grants

Recipient Amount Year
New England Aquarium $12K 2023
The Marine Mammal Center $12K 2023
California Ocean Alliance $12K 2023
Manomet $11K 2023
Friends of Casco Bay $5K 2023

5 grants total

Section V

Board of Directors

  • Pamela Ferris-Olson President
  • James Olson Treasurer
  • Brian Ferris Secretary
  • Shelley Dini Board Member
  • Pamela Ferris-Olson President
  • James Olson Treasurer
  • Brian Ferris Secretary
  • Pamela Ferris-Olson President, Board Chair, Asst Secretary
  • James Olson Treasurer
  • Brian Ferris Secretary

Section VI

Filing History

Year-by-year financial summary from IRS 990-PF filings. Total assets and qualifying distributions show the foundation's growth and giving trajectory.

Year Total Assets Qualifying Distributions Total Revenue Total Expenses
2023 $173K $6K $33K $34K
2023 $173K $5K $207K $33K
2022 $1 — $1 —

Section VII

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