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
Devon Gibson & Angela Nurse
Fisler Family for tomorrow’s science leaders
Heather & Neil 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
ASML
Alumbra Innovations Foundation
Neurocrine Biosciences Inc.
San Diego Foundation
San Diego Unified School District
The Schmidt Family Foundation
Innovation Circle ($100,000 and above)
California Department of Parks & Recreation
Linda Fisler
Hearst Foundations
Lily Lai Foundation
Price Philanthropies
Sidney E. Frank Foundation
The Keith Campbell Foundation for the Environment
Discovery Circle ($25,000-$99,999)
Bravo Foundation
California Coastal Conservancy
Capdevilla Gillespie Foundation
Chandramohan Family Foundation
City of San Diego
David C. Copley Foundation
Deni & Gary David
George Lai
Harriet E. Pfleger Foundation
Hunter Family Advised Fund
Rise Johnson
Stephen McIntee & Bob Meinzer
The Chris & Melody Malachowsky Family Foundation
The Peggy & Robert Matthews Foundation
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Vertext Pharmaceuticals Foundation
Empowerment Circle ($10,000 – $24,999)
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National Marine Mammal Foundation
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ResMed Foundation
Sahm Family Foundation
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The JEM Project
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