Private foundation · EIN 04-2670567

Island Foundation Inc

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Marion, MA

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Tax year 2024 (period ending 2024-12-31) · Filed with IRS 2025 · Data as of 2026-10-24 · View filing on ProPublica · Source: IRS e-file object 202502879349100420
Total assets (EOY)$58,105,623
Grants paid$2,154,000
Typical (median) grant$10,000
Grants listed169
Giving in home state (MA)66%

Grant size distribution

RangeGrants
Under $5K46
$5K–$25K108
$25K–$100K14
$100K+1

Smallest $240 · Largest $100,000

Geographic focus

MA
66%
RI
11%
ME
10%
NY
3%
Other/foreign
2%
CA
1%
NH
1%
CT
1%

Common purposes

bedfordprojectmainefoodmassachusettsrightwhalecommunitiesyoutheducationclimateenvironmentalcommunityconservationaccess

Giving history

Tax yearContributions paidTotal assetsGrants listed
2023$2,524,000$55,360,223183
2024$2,154,000$58,105,623169

Years shown are the filings ingested so far; more years are added as additional IRS batches are processed.

How to apply

ContactDENISE PORCHE
Address589 MILL STREET PO BOX 1605, MARION, MA, 02738
Phone5087482809
Form & materialsAPPLYING 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.
DeadlinesDUE MARCH 1ST, JUNE 1ST, SEPTEMBER 1ST, DECEMBER 1ST FOR FUNDS TO BE DISTRIBUTED THE FOLLOWING MONTH
RestrictionsTHE FOUNDATION DOES NOT SUPPORT REQUESTS FROM INDIVIDUALS, RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS OR FOR PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS.

Source: 990-PF Part XV line 2, tax year 2024.

Top recipients (tax year 2024)

RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
New Bedford Whaling MuseumNEW BEDFORD, MA11 WILLIAM STREET EXPANSION$100,000
Ymca Southcoast IncNEW BEDFORD, MANEW BEDFORD YMCA CAPITAL RENOVATION PROJECT$50,000
New England AquariumBOSTON, MANORTH ATLANTIC RIGHT WHALE RESEARCH IN U.S. AND CANADIAN WATERS$40,000
The Landing School Of Boatbuilding And DesignARUNDEL, MEBERMUDA SCHOLARSHIP$40,000
Community Economic Development Center Of Southeastern MaNEW BEDFORD, MAGENERAL SUPPORT$30,000
Northstar Learning CentersNEW BEDFORD, MANORTHSTAR LEARNING CENTERS DIVERSION AND ASSISTANCE PROGRAM$30,000
Boys & Girls Club Of Greater New BedfordNEW BEDFORD, MAGENERAL SUPPORT$25,000
Centro Comunitario De TrabajadoresNEW BEDFORD, MAGENERAL SUPPORT AND PESCANDO JUSTICIA CAMPAIGN$25,000
Eastern Massachusetts Abortion FundCAMBRIDGE, MAEASTERN MASSACHUSETTS ABORTION FUND - GENERAL SUPPORT$25,000
New Bedford LightNEW BEDFORD, MAGENERAL SUPPORT$25,000
North American Marine AllianceGLOUCESTER, MAGENERAL SUPPORT$25,000
People Acting In Community Endeavors (Pace) IncNEW BEDFORD, MAPACE YOUTHBUILD NEW BEDFORD$25,000
Pocasset Pokenoket Landtrust Indigenous Peoples NetworkCRANSTON, RIINDIGENOUS ROOTS LAND STEWARDSHIP$25,000
Southcoast Community FoundationNEW BEDFORD, MABUILDING EVALUATION CAPACITY AND DATA UTILIZATION$25,000
Youth Opportunities Unlimited IncNEW BEDFORD, MAGENERAL SUPPORT$25,000
Yale UniversityNEW HAVEN, CTENVIRONMENTAL FELLLOWS PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPORT$21,000
Catholic Charities Diocese Of Fall RiverFALL RIVER, MACATHOLIC CHARITIES IMMIGRATION LAW PROGRAMS - ILEAP & IVRP$20,000
Centro De Ayuda Y Esperanza Latina IncNEW BEDFORD, MAMUJERES VICTORIOSAS$20,000
Community Boating Center IncNEW BEDFORD, MASALT - SAILING AND LEADERSHIP TRAINING PROGRAM$20,000
Community Foundation Of The Virgin Islands IncST THOMASVIPCA MARINE APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM$20,000
Compact Of Cape Cod Conservation Trusts IncBARNSTABLE, MASOUTHEASTERN MASSACHUSETTS OPEN SPACE LEADERSHIP$20,000
Conservation Law FoundationBOSTON, MABUILD COMMUNITY POWER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE$20,000
Groundwork LawrenceLAWRENCE, MAGROUNDWORK SOUTHCOAST$20,000
Health Imperatives IncBROCKTON, MANEW BEDFORD SERVICES$20,000
Immigrants' Assistance Center IncNEW BEDFORD, MAGENERAL NEEDS ASSISSTANCE WITH IAC PROGRAMS$20,000
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