Victor B Scheffer Foundation
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting educational initiatives primarily focused on marine life, particularly whales. Its mission emphasizes the importance of whale conservation and education, as evidenced by its funding of organizations that promote awareness and understanding of these marine creatures. The foundation provides grants to various nonprofit organizations involved in whale education, aquarium upkeep, and broader environmental conservation efforts. It predominantly serves recipients within the marine conservation sector, with a clear focus on educational programs related to marine ecosystems.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small, local Washington state nonprofit focused on marine education, whale conservation, or aquarium/shoreline stewardship with an existing local presence or referral.
Good Fit
- • Located in Washington state (Whidbey Island / San Juan region) or serving that local community.
- • Mission focused on whale education, marine life education, aquarium upkeep, or watershed stewardship.
- • Project budget in the $2k–$3k range for program or operational support.
- • Established relationships or an introduction from a current or past grantee in the foundation’s local network.
Geography
All observed grants across three years were made within a single state (Washington), concentrated in local towns on and around Whidbey Island.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows five distinct recipients and those same five organizations received funding repeatedly over the three-year record, so the active recipient set is small and stable.
New Applicants
The foundation explicitly indicates it only funds preselected recipients, and the most recent year shows no new recipients, so an unfamiliar applicant is unlikely to enter the portfolio without a direct invitation or referral.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
