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Sea Otter Foundation is a private corporation based in YARMOUTH, ME. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2001. The principal officer is Louise H Murphy. It holds total assets of $70K. Annual income is reported at $4K. Total assets have grown from $26K in 2011 to $78K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Maine. According to available records, Sea Otter Foundation has made 14 grants totaling $47K, with a median grant of $3K. The foundation has distributed between $15K and $17K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $17K distributed across 6 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $9K, with an average award of $3K. The foundation has supported 8 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Maine, New Hampshire, District of Columbia, which account for 93% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$6K
Average Grant
$5K
Largest Grant
$9K
Based on 3 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Sea Otter Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 14 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in ME, NH, DC.
Sea Otter Foundation has distributed a total of $47K across 14 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $3K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $9K.
Sea Otter Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Sea Otter Foundation is headquartered in YARMOUTH, ME. While based in ME, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louise H Murphy | President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Nora Borus | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$17K
Total Assets
$78K
Fair Market Value
$110K
Net Worth
$78K
Grants Paid
$15K
Contributions
$50K
Net Investment Income
$3K
Distribution Amount
$3K
Total: N/A
Total Grants
14
Total Giving
$47K
Average Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
8
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kezar Lake Watershed AssociationNATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION & PROTECTION | Lovell, ME | $5K | 2023 |
| Conway Area Humane SocietyPROMOTE ANIMAL WELFARE | Conway, NH | $4K | 2023 |
| Through These DoorsPROMOTE SAFETY AND CHALLENGE SYSTEMS OF OPPRESSION AND VIOLENCE | Portland, ME | $3K | 2023 |
| Westover School IncEMPOWER YOUNG WOMEN TO LEAD LIVES OF CONSEQUENCE | Middlebury, CT | $2K | 2023 |
| Fryeburg Rescue AssociationSUPPORT LOCAL EMERGENCY RESCUE SQUAD FOR FIVE RURAL TOWNS | Fryeburg, ME | $500 | 2023 |
| World Central KitchenPROVIDE FOOD FOR UKRAINE | Washington, DC | $5K | 2022 |
| Yarmouth Community GardenHARVEST CELEBRATION SUPPORT TO GROW FOOD FOR PEOPLE IN NEED AND PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS | Yarmouth, ME | $500 | 2022 |
| Maine Grain AllianceGRANT FOR GRAIN DRYING EQUIPMENT | Skowhegan, ME | $9K | 2020 |