Island Foundation Inc

EIN 042670567

Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 |(508) 748-2809

https://WWW.ISLANDFDN.ORG
Total Given 2020–2024
$12.0M
903 grants · $2.4M avg/year
based on 5 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$1M+/yr
mid-tier
capacity
$10K
typical small grants · $5K–$20K
grant size
71%
deep partner · 174/246 multi-year
repeat
$58.1M
Assets (2024)
246
Distinct Recipients

Focus Areas

Education Environment Youth Development

Application Information

Accepts Unsolicited Proposals Unknown
Contact Person DENISE PORCHE
Phone (508) 748-2809
Deadlines DUE MARCH 1ST, JUNE 1ST, SEPTEMBER 1ST, DECEMBER 1ST FOR FUNDS TO BE DISTRIBUTED THE FOLLOWING MONTH
How to Apply 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.
Restrictions THE FOUNDATION DOES NOT SUPPORT REQUESTS FROM INDIVIDUALS, RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS OR FOR PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS.

Financial Trends

Giving Over Time

Total Assets Over Time

View financial data as table
YearTotal GivingTotal AssetsRevenueGrants
2020 $2.4M $7.9M $34K 175
2021 $2.5M $63.2M $4.1M 188
2022 $2.5M $51.4M $663K 188
2023 $2.5M $55.4M $2.1M 183
2024 $2.1M $58.1M $2.8M 169

Grant Size Distribution

Based on 903 grants on record

Minimum
$240
25th Pctl
$5K
Median
$10K
Average
$13K
75th Pctl
$20K
Maximum
$125K

Geographic Distribution

Officers & Directors

Grants Awarded (903 total)

Purpose
Save the Bay Inc Providence, RI $125,000 FRESHWATER HABITATS OF NARRAGANSETT BAY EXHIBIT AT THE NEW SAVE THE BAY AQUARIUM 2023
Safe Voices Auburn, ME $100,000 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEX TRAFFICKING RESOURCE CENTER 2022
My Brother'S Workshop St Thomas, VI $100,000 SPECIAL PROJECTS 2020
New Bedford Whaling Museum New Bedford, MA $100,000 11 WILLIAM STREET EXPANSION 2024
New England Aquarium Boston, MA $50,000 RIGHT WHALE RESEARCH IN U.S. AND CANADIAN WATERS IN 2022/2023 2022
New England Aquarium Boston, MA $50,000 ENVIRONMENT 2020
New England Aquarium Boston, MA $50,000 ENVIRONMENT 2021
Partners in Health Frederick, MD $50,000 SPECIAL PROJECTS 2021
Southcoast Community Foundation New Bedford, MA $50,000 NEW BEDFORD 2021
New England Aquarium Boston, MA $50,000 RIGHT WHALE RESEARCH IN U.S. AND CANADIAN WATERS 2023
Ymca Southcoast Inc New Bedford, MA $50,000 NEW BEDFORD YMCA CAPITAL RENOVATION PROJECT 2024
Whale and Dolphin Conservation Inc Plymouth, MA $48,000 SPECIAL PROJECTS 2021
Southcoast Community Foundation New Bedford, MA $45,000 NEW BEDFORD 2020
The Landing School of Boatbuilding and Design Arundel, ME $40,000 BERMUDA SCHOLARSHIP 2022
The Landing School of Boatbuilding and Design Arundel, ME $40,000 EDUCATION 2020
Community Economic Development Center of Southeastern Ma New Bedford, MA $40,000 NEW BEDFORD 2021
Found in Translation Inc Dorchester, MA $40,000 WOMXN AND GIRLS 2021
The Landing School of Boatbuilding and Design Arundel, ME $40,000 EDUCATION 2021
The Landing School of Boatbuilding and Design Arundel, ME $40,000 ISLAND FOUNDATION BERMUDA SCHOLARSHIP 2023
New England Aquarium Boston, MA $40,000 NORTH ATLANTIC RIGHT WHALE RESEARCH IN U.S. AND CANADIAN WATERS 2024
The Landing School of Boatbuilding and Design Arundel, ME $40,000 BERMUDA SCHOLARSHIP 2024
Dorcas International Institute of Rhode Island Providence, RI $33,000 SUPPORT OF SOUTH AND CENTRAL AMERICAN MIGRANTS 2022
Community Economic Development Center of Southeastern Ma New Bedford, MA $32,000 CEDC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 2023
Boys & Girls Club of Greater New Bedford New Bedford, MA $30,000 GENERAL SUPPORT 2022
Catholic Social Services of Fall River Inc Fall River, MA $30,000 CSS IMMIGRATION LAW PROGRAMS-ILEAP & IVRP 2022