Ocean Conservation | The Philip Stephenson Foundation

The Foundation makes grants and investments based on the following criteria (which use the acronym FIRST):

FOCUS on marine exploration, protection and education
IMPACT of measurable, meaningful results that add value to people's lives and the health of their environment
REPLICABLE in other locations and/or on a larger scale
SATISFACTION, even fun, results from the projects undertaken
TAKING CREDIT for the Foundation, thereby building its brand and inspiring others to invest in marine environment projects

Preference in funding consideration is given to institutional partners with 501 (c) (3) IRS designations, who have established track records, defined terms, and measurable outcomes.

Hercules, an ocean exploration ROV operated by OET from E/V NAUTILUS

Coastal cleanup with local NGOs and school students in the Grenadines

Marine mural painted on

Carriacou island primary school