Martha's Vineyard Bank Charitable Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Martha's Vineyard Bank Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Edgartown, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.1 million in 154 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $251,000. 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$1.1 million
- Number of grants154
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$251,000
- Assets$6.7 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.1 million the year before.
100% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.4 million | 314 | $4.6 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 1 | $4.9 million |
| 2025 | $1.1 million | 154 | $6.7 million |
How to apply
Martha's Vineyard Bank Charitable Foundation Inc 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 Martha's Vineyard Bank Charitable Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 137 | $1.1 million |
| Wisconsin | 5 | $15,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 4 | $11,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $6,000 |
| California | 1 | $6,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $3,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $3,000 |
| New York | 1 | $3,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $3,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Martha's Vineyard Ocean Academy | Exempt purpose | $251,000 |
| Chilmark Preschool | Exempt purpose | $200,200 |
| Friends Nobska Light | Exempt purpose | $101,000 |
| Falmouth Housing Trust | Exempt purpose | $64,000 |
| MV Youth | Exempt purpose | $26,000 |
| Featherstone Center for the Arts | Exempt purpose | $25,500 |
| Martha's Vineyard Boys & Girls Club | Exempt purpose | $22,000 |
| Hospice & Palliative Care of Martha's Vineyard | Exempt purpose | $16,000 |
| Martha's Vineyard Public School | Exempt purpose | $12,899 |
| Belonging to Each Other | Exempt purpose | $12,000 |
| Animal Shelter of Martha's Vinyard | Exempt purpose | $11,500 |
| Housing Assistance Corporation | Exempt purpose | $11,000 |
| Elder Services of Cape Cod & the Islands | Exempt purpose | $10,500 |
| Harbor Homes of Martha's Vineyard | Exempt purpose | $10,500 |
| Healthy Aging Martha's Vineyard | Exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Camp Jabberwocky | Exempt purpose | $9,700 |
| Penikese School | Exempt purpose | $8,000 |
| Vineyard House | Exempt purpose | $7,600 |
| Farming Falmouth | Exempt purpose | $7,500 |
| Island Autism Group | Exempt purpose | $7,000 |
| The Frankie Fund | Exempt purpose | $7,000 |
| Sandy Paws | Exempt purpose | $6,750 |
| Sail Martha's Vineyard | Exempt purpose | $6,500 |
| Individual | Exempt purpose | $6,250 |
| Ccreanga | Exempt purpose | $6,250 |
| Cal Polytech | Exempt purpose | $6,000 |
| Misty Meadows | Exempt purpose | $6,000 |
| Mvyradio | Exempt purpose | $5,400 |
| Health Imperatives | Exempt purpose | $5,100 |
| Ace MV | Exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Cape Cod Marathon | Exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Martha's Vineyard Shellfish Group | Exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Sunny Paws Rescue | Exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Vineyard Preservation Trust | Exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Martha's Vineyard Agricultural Society | Exempt purpose | $4,920 |
| Martha's Vineyard Youth Hockey | Exempt purpose | $4,885 |
| Cape Wellness Collaborative | Exempt purpose | $4,388 |
| Martha's Vineyard Community Services-Connect to End Violence | Exempt purpose | $4,355 |
| Neighborhood Falmouth | Exempt purpose | $4,320 |
| Falmouth Public Schools | Exempt purpose | $4,021 |
Officers and trustees
- Alison Shaw
- Beth S Colt
- Donna L Cummens
- George Davis
- George Santos
- James Anthony
- James Hagerty
- Jennifer Smith Turner
- Reid Silva
- Stever Aubrey
- Wayne Lamson Ended 112025
- Isabelle Lew As of 112025
- Brett Sanidas As of 112025
- Charles Kroll
Questions people ask
Does Martha's Vineyard Bank Charitable Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Martha's Vineyard Bank Charitable Foundation Inc give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2025, across 154 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Martha's Vineyard Bank Charitable Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Alison Shaw (Clerk), Beth S Colt (Director), Donna L Cummens (Director) and George Davis (Director) among 14 officers and trustees.
What does Martha's Vineyard Bank Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and housing and homelessness.