Ocean Discovery Institute’s programs are provided tuition-free and we rely on support from individuals, corporations, government agencies, and foundations to keep them going. We are grateful to the many contributors who support Ocean Discovery Institute. The strong social “return on investment” generated by our programs pays dividends.
A wide range of organizations and institutions invest in Ocean Discovery Institute’s work, providing a vital base of funding. By developing a highly diversified donor base, made up of national and local foundations, government agencies at all levels, corporations, and deeply committed individual donors, Ocean Discovery Institute is able to ensure the continued sustainability and future expansion of programming. Names listed in bold signify membership in our Visionary Community of monthly donors.
Thank you to our top organizational sponsors
Legacy Circle (Endowment Giving)
Anonymous (3)
Anne Correia
Aqualia International Foundation, Ltd.
Barbra Calantas
Bob Meinzer & Steve McIntee –
in honor of their parents Eileen & Frank McIntee and Marie & Bob Meinzer
David C. Copley Foundation
David S. Grimes
Devon Gibson
Fisler Family for tomorrow’s science leaders
Heather Bentley
Ileana Ovalle
J.W. Sefton Foundation
Jasmine Davenport
Jenny & Tony Sweeney
Jessica & David Mier
John & Dina Johns
Jose Zuniga
Judy Swink
Kurt Gering & Nick Wagman
Lisa & Scott Schalon
Lynn Gorguze & U.S. Congressman Scott Peters
Mackenzie & Joseph Sandy
Jessica & Mathew Mitchell
Monica & Charlie Cochrane
Rudy Vargas
Scott & LaTresa Pearson
Scott Grimes
Shara Fisler & Family
Tara Marathe & Lawrence Lum
Vanessa Marie Sandoval
Veronica Varela Johnson
Walter J. & Betty C. Zable Foundation
IMPACT ($250,000 and above)
11th Hour Racing
Alumbra Innovations Foundation
ASML
California Coastal Conservancy
California Department of Parks & Recreation
Neurocrine Biosciences Inc.
Price Philanthropies
San Diego Foundation
San Diego Unified School District (Main Office)
Schmidt Family Foundation
Innovation Circle ($100,000 and above)
David C. Copley Foundation
Hearst Foundations
Lily Lai Foundation
Linda Fisler
Sidney E. Frank Foundation
Discovery Circle ($25,000-$99,999)
Ann Hunter-Welborn & David Welborn
Bravo Foundation
Capdevilla Gillespie Foundation
Ch&ramohan Family Foundation
George Lai
Harriet E. Pfleger Foundation
Linda Fisler
Stephen McIntee & Bob Meinzer
The Chris & Melody Malachowsky Family Foundation
The Keith Campbell Foundation for the Environment
The Peggy & Robert Matthews Foundation
The Schalon Foundation
Unified Port of San Diego
US Congressman Scott Peters & Lynn Gorguze
Empowerment Circle ($10,000 – $24,999)
Amy Wallen & Eber Lambert
AT&T Foundation
Bumble Bee Seafoods, LLC
Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties
City Heights Business Association
Dina & John Johns
El Dorado Foundation
Farrell Family Foundation
Gary & Denise David
Hervey Family Fund at The San Diego Foundation
Illumina
Kurt Gering & Nick Wagman
Laura & Chris Maloney
Lee S. Monroe Foundation
Marcia Sutherl&
McDade Family Foundation
National Marine Mammal Foundation
Nordson Corporation Foundation
Otilia & Leon Mata
ResMed Foundation
Reuben H. Fleet Foundation Fund at The San Diego Foundation
Sahm Family Foundation
San Diego Gas & Electric
Shafer-Tuuk Family Foundation
Shara Fisler & Brian Duncan
The JEM Project
The Lauer Fund at The San Diego Foundation
The Rice Family Foundation
Opportunity Circle ($5,000 -$9,999)
Beverly Gepfer & Kirk Martens
Cathy & Don Yaffee
Charlotte & Jim Mashburn
Cynthia & Adam Pacal
General Atomics Sciences Education Foundation
Heather & Neil Bentley
Janet Harris & Michael Newman
Jenna & Spencer Gordon
Lee Ann & Jim Iagmin
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LPL Finanical Services
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Rachel Helmer
Tara Marathe & Lawrence Lum
Tomlinson Foundation
Dream Circle ($1,000 -$4,999)
Adina Batnitzky & Avi Spiegel
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Amy & James Carstensen
Ann & Phillip White
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Barbra Calantas & Walter Hernandez
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Brett Makley
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Dru & Mica Greenhalgh
Dylan Edwards
Environmental Science Associates
Erika & Michael Swimmer
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Fiona Scott
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Henry Sander
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Jorge Rivera
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John Lester
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Sharon & Ben Masek
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Tides Foundation
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University of San Diego
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