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Island Foundation Inc

Marion, Massachusetts  ·  EIN 042670567  ·  Private foundation

Based in Marion, Massachusetts, Island Foundation Inc has awarded $9.5M across 709 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Save the Bay Inc. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$2.4M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$59.9M
Total assets
709
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Island Foundation Inc funds

Island Foundation Inc's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, disability services, domestic violence, and related causes.

Arts & CultureCivil Rights & Social JusticeCommunity ImprovementDisability ServicesDomestic ViolenceEconomic DevelopmentEducationEnvironment & ConservationFaith-Based (Christian)Food & Agriculture

Populations it has supported include children, families, homeless population, immigrants & refugees, indigenous, lgbtq people.

childrenfamilieshomeless populationimmigrants & refugeesindigenouslgbtq peoplelow-income communitieswomen girls

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Island Foundation Inc, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Save the Bay Inc
FRESHWATER HABITATS OF NARRAGANSETT BAY EXHIBIT AT THE NEW SAVE THE BAY AQUARIUM
Providence, RI$125K2023
My Brother's Workshop
SPECIAL PROJECTS
St Thomas, VI$100K2020
New Bedford Whaling Museum
11 WILLIAM STREET EXPANSION
New Bedford, MA$100K2024
Safe Voices
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEX TRAFFICKING RESOURCE CENTER
Auburn, ME$100K2022
New England Aquarium
RIGHT WHALE RESEARCH IN U.S. AND CANADIAN WATERS IN 2022/2023
Boston, MA$50K2022
YMCA Southcoast Inc
NEW BEDFORD YMCA CAPITAL RENOVATION PROJECT
New Bedford, MA$50K2024
New England Aquarium
ENVIRONMENT
Boston, MA$50K2020
New England Aquarium
RIGHT WHALE RESEARCH IN U.S. AND CANADIAN WATERS
Boston, MA$50K2023
Southcoast Community Foundation
NEW BEDFORD
New Bedford, MA$45K2020
The Landing School of Boatbuilding and Design
EDUCATION
Arundel, ME$40K2020
The Landing School of Boatbuilding and Design
ISLAND FOUNDATION BERMUDA SCHOLARSHIP
Arundel, ME$40K2023
The Landing School of Boatbuilding and Design
BERMUDA SCHOLARSHIP
Arundel, ME$40K2024
New England Aquarium
NORTH ATLANTIC RIGHT WHALE RESEARCH IN U.S. AND CANADIAN WATERS
Boston, MA$40K2024
The Landing School of Boatbuilding and Design
BERMUDA SCHOLARSHIP
Arundel, ME$40K2022
Dorcas International Institute of Rhode Island
SUPPORT OF SOUTH AND CENTRAL AMERICAN MIGRANTS
Providence, RI$33K2022

Island Foundation Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$2.4M
2022$2.5M
2023$2.5M
2024$2.1M

How to apply for funding from Island Foundation Inc

From Island Foundation Inc's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“DUE MARCH 1ST, JUNE 1ST, SEPTEMBER 1ST, DECEMBER 1ST FOR FUNDS TO BE DISTRIBUTED THE FOLLOWING MONTH”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at islandfdn.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Island Foundation Inc

Does Island Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes — Island Foundation Inc's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does Island Foundation Inc fund?
Island Foundation Inc's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Save the Bay Inc, My Brother's Workshop, New Bedford Whaling Museum. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Island Foundation Inc give in grants?
Island Foundation Inc reported $2.4M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $9.5M over 709 grants.
Where is Island Foundation Inc located?
Island Foundation Inc is based in Marion, Massachusetts. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 042670567.
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About this profile. This page is built from Island Foundation Inc's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Island Foundation Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.