Island Farm Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Island Farm Foundation is a private foundation in Charleston, South Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $135,000 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $30,000. 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$135,000
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$6.3 million
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2025 was down from $250,000 the year before.
42% 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 | $197,500 | 11 | $4.0 million |
| 2024 | $250,000 | 11 | $4.4 million |
| 2025 | $135,000 | 12 | $6.3 million |
How to apply
Island Farm 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 Farm Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 7 | $82,500 |
| New York | 2 | $25,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $15,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $10,000 |
| California | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston Animal Society | Funding for animal welfare and support | $30,000 |
| Lowcountry Food Bank | Support for feeding needy families throughout south carolina | $20,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | Support for humanitarian aid and development | $15,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Funding for providing mealds in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises | $15,000 |
| Friends of Sies | Support for elementary school education | $10,000 |
| International African American Museum | Funding operational programs to support museum | $10,000 |
| New York University | Support for students and teachers | $10,000 |
| The Print Center | Support for photography and printmaking | $10,000 |
| Green Heart Project Inc | Support for learning and growing through growing food | $5,000 |
| Island Club | Community center operational support | $5,000 |
| South Carolina Aquarium | Funding for educational programs | $2,500 |
| The Mutual Aid Sudan Coalition | International support to sudan | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Babak Bryan
- Anastasia R Bryan
Questions people ask
Does Island Farm Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Island Farm Foundation give?
$135,000 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Island Farm Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Babak Bryan (President) and Anastasia R Bryan (Vice President).
What does Island Farm Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals, education and international.