Island Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Island Foundation is a private foundation in Englewood, Colorado. In tax year 2025 it gave $89,787 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $69,399. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$89,787
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$69,399
- Assets$617,671
- New grantees23%
Giving in 2025 was down from $149,604 the year before.
23% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $161,862 | 12 | $940,685 |
| 2024 | $149,604 | 11 | $691,768 |
| 2025 | $89,787 | 13 | $617,671 |
How to apply
Island Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Island Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 4 | $73,148 |
| Ohio | 2 | $6,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $5,250 |
| California | 3 | $2,500 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $2,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $389 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wildlife Conservation Society | General fund | $69,399 |
| Brooks School | General fund | $5,000 |
| Cleveland PH | General fund | $5,000 |
| Cornell Lab Ornithology | General fund | $3,400 |
| Griot Arts | General fund | $2,500 |
| All Saints Church | General fund | $2,000 |
| Lakeview Cemetery | General fund | $1,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | General fund | $389 |
| Harvard University | General fund | $250 |
| Wikimedia Foundation | General fund | $250 |
| Pacific Forest Trust | General fund | $250 |
| Propublic | General fund | $250 |
| The Wildlife Society | General fund | $99 |
Officers and trustees
- Walter Sedgwick
- Wade Sedgwick
Questions people ask
Does Island Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Island Foundation give?
$89,787 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Island Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Walter Sedgwick (Officer) and Wade Sedgwick (Officer).
What does Island Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation and education.