Grant funders

Island Foundation Inc

Private foundation, Massachusetts

United States
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Given in 2024 $2.0m
Typical grant $15k Middle half $10k to $20k
New grantees in 2024 5% first grant from this funder

Giving by year

5% of 2024 grantees were new to this funder

Amount and number of grants we hold records for in each year, which can be less than everything the funder gave. The current year is incomplete.

Where it gives

Massachusetts 238 grants · typical $15k
Rhode Island 56 grants · typical $11k
Maine 42 grants · typical $15k
New York 17 grants · typical $15k
Virginia 9 grants · typical $6,000
Pennsylvania 6 grants · typical $9,000
New Hampshire 6 grants · typical $13k
California 6 grants · typical $13k

All years we hold. Grants with no recorded place are left out.

Latest grants made

Paul Cuffee School Grant to Paul Cuffee School $10k 31 Dec 2024
Southeastern Massachusetts Agricultural Partnership (Semap) Grant to Southeastern Massachusetts Agricultural Partnership (Semap) $20k 31 Dec 2024
New Bedford Symphony Orchestra Grant to New Bedford Symphony Orchestra $10k 31 Dec 2024
Wilson Museum Grant to Wilson Museum $5,000 31 Dec 2024
Youth Opportunities Unlimited Inc Grant to Youth Opportunities Unlimited Inc $25k 31 Dec 2024
Quebec-Labrador Foundation Inc Grant to Quebec-Labrador Foundation Inc $15k 31 Dec 2024
The Brigid Alliance Grant to The Brigid Alliance $10k 31 Dec 2024
Bloom for Women Inc Grant to Bloom for Women Inc $10k 31 Dec 2024
Planned Parenthood Federation of America Grant to Planned Parenthood Federation of America $15k 31 Dec 2024
Woodwell Climate Research Center Grant to Woodwell Climate Research Center $10k 31 Dec 2024

How to apply

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.
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.
Contact
Denise Porche
Address
589 Mill Street PO Box 1605, Marion, MA 02738
Phone
5087482809

From the funder's IRS Form 990-PF for the year to 31 Dec 2024.

Data: Source: Internal Revenue Service, Form 990-series e-file data. (Public IRS data); Source: Internal Revenue Service, Form 990-series e-file data (Public IRS data)