Island Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Island Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Marion, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.2 million in 169 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $100,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.2 million
- Number of grants169
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$58.1 million
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2024 was down from $2.5 million the year before.
10% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.5 million | 183 | $55.4 million |
| 2024 | $2.2 million | 169 | $58.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Denise Porche 589 Mill Street PO Box 1605, Marion, MA 02738 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (508) 748-2809 |
| What to submit | Applying is a two-step process - a letter of inquiry or phone call and sending the foundation a full proposal. Include with letter of inquiry a description of the project, or call the foundation to discuss the project idea. Include with the proposal a cover letter that specifies the amount of funding sought, summary of the proposal idea, products and timeframe. Three to five pages which briefly describe the history of the org., project goals, methods for reaching goals, need for the project, qualifications of the org. And staff, and measures of success. Attach a project budget and past and current year budgets for the overall org., recent financial statement or audit, list of board of directors and staff, IRS determination letter indicating exempt status, also if using a fiscal agent please include a letter from this org. And supplementary materials such as annual reports, newletters, media coverage and or brochures. |
| Deadlines | Due march 1st, june 1st, september 1st, december 1st for funds to be distributed the following month |
| Restrictions | The foundation does not support requests from individuals, religious organizations or for profit organizations. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Island Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 18 states, the most to Massachusetts. It also paid $36,500 in 3 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 89 | $1.4 million |
| Rhode Island | 26 | $226,050 |
| Maine | 18 | $216,500 |
| New York | 6 | $52,250 |
| California | 3 | $28,000 |
| New Hampshire | 2 | $25,000 |
| Connecticut | 3 | $24,850 |
| Vermont | 2 | $23,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $20,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $19,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Bedford Whaling Museum | 11 william street expansion | $100,000 |
| YMCA Southcoast Inc | New bedford YMCA capital renovation project | $50,000 |
| New England Aquarium | North atlantic right whale research in u.s. And canadian waters | $40,000 |
| The Landing School of Boatbuilding and Design | Bermuda scholarship | $40,000 |
| Community Economic Development Center of Southeastern Ma | General support | $30,000 |
| Northstar Learning Centers | Northstar learning centers diversion and assistance program | $30,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Greater New Bedford | General support | $25,000 |
| Centro Comunitario de Trabajadores | General support and pescando justicia campaign | $25,000 |
| Eastern Massachusetts Abortion Fund | Eastern massachusetts abortion fund - general support | $25,000 |
| New Bedford Light | General support | $25,000 |
| North American Marine Alliance | General support | $25,000 |
| People Acting in Community Endeavors (Pace) Inc | Pace youthbuild new bedford | $25,000 |
| Pocasset Pokenoket Landtrust Indigenous Peoples Network | Indigenous roots land stewardship | $25,000 |
| Southcoast Community Foundation | Building evaluation capacity and data utilization | $25,000 |
| Youth Opportunities Unlimited Inc | General support | $25,000 |
| Yale University | Environmental felllows program development and support | $21,000 |
| Catholic Charities Diocese of Fall River | Catholic charities immigration law programs - ileap & ivrp | $20,000 |
| Centro de Ayuda Y Esperanza Latina Inc | Mujeres victoriosas | $20,000 |
| Community Boating Center Inc | Salt - sailing and leadership training program | $20,000 |
| Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands Inc | Vipca marine apprenticeship program | $20,000 |
| Compact of Cape Cod Conservation Trusts Inc | Southeastern massachusetts open space leadership | $20,000 |
| Conservation Law Foundation | Build community power for environmental justice | $20,000 |
| Groundwork Lawrence | Groundwork southcoast | $20,000 |
| Health Imperatives Inc | New bedford services | $20,000 |
| Immigrants' Assistance Center Inc | General needs assisstance with iac programs | $20,000 |
| Maine Center for Coastal Fisheries | Eastern maine - em3c - year 3 | $20,000 |
| Massachusetts Audubon Society | Coastal waterbird conservation in urban and suburban communities | $20,000 |
| Native Land Conservancy | Stewards of the land: a tribal youth experience | $20,000 |
| Nativity Preparatory School New Bedford | General support | $20,000 |
| New Bedford Star Kids Scholarship Program | Ed opps for economically at-risk youth | $20,000 |
| New England Aquarium | North atlantic right whale consortium and ropeless consortium | $20,000 |
| New England Grassroots Environment Fund | General support for community-led environmental justice work in new england | $20,000 |
| New Learning Journey | Crf 2024: water keepers | $20,000 |
| Our Sisters' School Inc | General support | $20,000 |
| People Acting in Community Endeavors (Pace) Inc | Pace lifeline | $20,000 |
| Project South the Institute for the Elimination Poverty & Genocide | Sista fire | $20,000 |
| Red Tomato | Restructing: food movement & knowledge sharing | $20,000 |
| Safe Voices | General support | $20,000 |
| Save the Bay Inc | Strategic priorities to protect narragansett bay - fy 25 | $20,000 |
| South Coastal Counties Legal Services Inc | Education advocacy project | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Denise Porche
- Hannah Nesbeda
- Alan Tupper
- Katherine Clark
- Eleanor Evans
- Kim Clark
- Stephen Clark
- William Clark
- David Clark
- Amanda Kressly
- Matt Kressly
- Christopher Moore
- Danielle Moore
- Hannah Moore
- Michael Moore
Questions people ask
Does Island Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Due march 1st, june 1st, september 1st, december 1st for funds to be distributed the following month.
How much does Island Foundation Inc give?
$2.2 million in tax year 2024, across 169 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Island Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Denise Porche (Asst Clerk/Exec Director), Hannah Nesbeda (President), Alan Tupper (Treasurer) and Katherine Clark (Vice President) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does Island Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and arts and culture.