Isola Charities
Preselected recipients only
Isola Charities is a private foundation in Mercer Island, Washington. In tax year 2024 it gave $46,500 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $15,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$46,500
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$1,601
- New grantees75%
Giving in 2024 was down from $96,229 the year before.
75% of its 2024 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 | $96,229 | 10 | $2,174 |
| 2024 | $46,500 | 8 | $1,601 |
How to apply
Isola Charities 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 Isola Charities funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 4 | $28,500 |
| New York | 2 | $8,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $5,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest Childrens Foundation | For children advocacy services | $15,000 |
| VT Seva | For fostering a culture of volunteering and philanthrophy | $5,000 |
| Buddhist Global Relief | To combat chronic hunger and malnutrition | $5,000 |
| Low Income Housing Institute | Affordable housing for low-income, homeless, and formerly homeless people in washington state. | $5,000 |
| Treehouse | To support youth in foster care | $5,000 |
| Berks Catholic High School | For education | $5,000 |
| Fred Hutchinson | For cancer research | $3,500 |
| Action Against Hunger | For hunger | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jeffrey J Lepage
- Matthew J Lepage
- Stephen L Day
- Emmet Salazar
Questions people ask
Does Isola Charities accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Isola Charities give?
$46,500 in tax year 2024, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Isola Charities?
Its 2024 filing lists Jeffrey J Lepage (President), Matthew J Lepage (Director), Stephen L Day (Director) and Emmet Salazar (Director).
What does Isola Charities fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, human services and food and hunger.