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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 04-2670567

Island Foundation Inc

A private foundation in Marion, MA. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 169 grants and $2.1 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Denise Porche
589 Mill Street PO Box 1605
Marion, MA 02738
(508) 748-2809
Form and materials
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.

Assets and giving by year

5 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $2,079,000

    Grants listed
    169
    Assets, end of year
    $58,105,623

  • Tax year 2023

    $2,524,000

    Grants listed
    183
    Assets, end of year
    $55,360,223

  • Tax year 2022

    $2,472,000

    Grants listed
    188
    Assets, end of year
    $51,432,889

  • Tax year 2021

    $2,499,000

    Grants listed
    188
    Assets, end of year
    $63,151,787

  • Tax year 2020

    $2,440,000

    Grants listed
    175
    Assets, end of year
    $59,942,393

Grants paid in 2024

169 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. New Bedford Whaling MuseumNew Bedford, MA

    11 william street expansion

    $100,000
  2. YMCA Southcoast IncNew Bedford, MA

    New bedford YMCA capital renovation project

    $50,000
  3. New England AquariumBoston, MA

    North atlantic right whale research in u.s. And canadian waters

    $40,000
  4. The Landing School of Boatbuilding and DesignArundel, ME

    Bermuda scholarship

    $40,000
  5. Community Economic Development Center of Southeastern MaNew Bedford, MA

    General support

    $30,000
  6. Northstar Learning CentersNew Bedford, MA

    Northstar learning centers diversion and assistance program

    $30,000
  7. Boys & Girls Club of Greater New BedfordNew Bedford, MA

    General support

    $25,000
  8. Centro Comunitario de TrabajadoresNew Bedford, MA

    General support and pescando justicia campaign

    $25,000
  9. Eastern Massachusetts Abortion FundCambridge, MA

    Eastern massachusetts abortion fund - general support

    $25,000
  10. New Bedford LightNew Bedford, MA

    General support

    $25,000
  11. North American Marine AllianceGloucester, MA

    General support

    $25,000
  12. People Acting in Community Endeavors (pace) IncNew Bedford, MA

    Pace youthbuild new bedford

    $25,000
  13. Pocasset Pokenoket Landtrust Indigenous Peoples NetworkCranston, RI

    Indigenous roots land stewardship

    $25,000
  14. Southcoast Community FoundationNew Bedford, MA

    Building evaluation capacity and data utilization

    $25,000
  15. Youth Opportunities Unlimited IncNew Bedford, MA

    General support

    $25,000
  16. Yale UniversityNew Haven, CT

    Environmental felllows program development and support

    $21,000
  17. Catholic Charities Diocese of Fall RiverFall River, MA

    Catholic charities immigration law programs - ileap & ivrp

    $20,000
  18. Centro de Ayuda Y Esperanza Latina IncNew Bedford, MA

    Mujeres victoriosas

    $20,000
  19. Community Boating Center IncNew Bedford, MA

    Salt - sailing and leadership training program

    $20,000
  20. Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands IncSt Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands

    Vipca marine apprenticeship program

    $20,000
  21. Compact of Cape Cod Conservation Trusts IncBarnstable, MA

    Southeastern massachusetts open space leadership

    $20,000
  22. Conservation Law FoundationBoston, MA

    Build community power for environmental justice

    $20,000
  23. Groundwork LawrenceLawrence, MA

    Groundwork southcoast

    $20,000
  24. Health Imperatives IncBrockton, MA

    New bedford services

    $20,000
  25. Immigrants' Assistance Center IncNew Bedford, MA

    General needs assisstance with iac programs

    $20,000
  26. Maine Center for Coastal FisheriesStonington, ME

    Eastern maine - em3c - year 3

    $20,000
  27. Massachusetts Audubon SocietyLincoln, MA

    Coastal waterbird conservation in urban and suburban communities

    $20,000
  28. Native Land ConservancyMashpee, MA

    Stewards of the land: a tribal youth experience

    $20,000
  29. Nativity Preparatory School New BedfordNew Bedford, MA

    General support

    $20,000
  30. New Bedford Star Kids Scholarship ProgramNew Bedford, MA

    Ed opps for economically at-risk youth

    $20,000
  31. New England AquariumBoston, MA

    North atlantic right whale consortium and ropeless consortium

    $20,000
  32. New England Grassroots Environment FundNewmarket, NH

    General support for community-led environmental justice work in new england

    $20,000
  33. New Learning JourneyWaitsfield, VT

    CRF 2024: water keepers

    $20,000
  34. Our Sisters' School IncNew Bedford, MA

    General support

    $20,000
  35. People Acting in Community Endeavors (pace) IncNew Bedford, MA

    Pace lifeline

    $20,000
  36. Project South the Institute for the Elimination Poverty & GenocideAtlanta, GA

    Sista fire

    $20,000
  37. Red TomatoProvidence, RI

    Restructing: food movement & knowledge sharing

    $20,000
  38. Safe VoicesAuburn, ME

    General support

    $20,000
  39. Save the Bay IncProvidence, RI

    Strategic priorities to protect narragansett bay - fy 25

    $20,000
  40. South Coastal Counties Legal Services IncFall River, MA

    Education advocacy project

    $20,000
  41. Southeastern Massachusetts Agricultural Partnership (semap)Dartmouth, MA

    Increasing farmland access and preservation in southeastern massachusetts

    $20,000
  42. Southside Community Land TrustProvidence, RI

    Increasing food access in rhode island through farmer support

    $20,000
  43. Third Sector New EnglandBoston, MA

    General support - carrot project

    $20,000
  44. United Interfaith Action of Southeastern MassachusettsFall River, MA

    General support

    $20,000
  45. UpstreamDamariscotta, ME

    Accelerate the new reuse economy

    $20,000
  46. YMCA Southcoast IncNew Bedford, MA

    YMCA southcoast hunger prevention programs

    $20,000
  47. YWCA of Southeastern MassachusettsNew Bedford, MA

    Women health & advocacy project

    $20,000
  48. Regents of the University of CaliforniaDavis, CA

    Long-term investigation of southern right whale unusual mortality at pennsula valds, argentina

    $18,000
  49. Schooner Emestina-Morrissey Association IncNew Bedford, MA

    Sails over seas & ice, the life & times of sem

    $17,000
  50. Acadia CenterRockport, ME

    Accelerating climate action in massachusetts

    $15,000
  51. Coalition for Social Justice Education Fund IncNew Bedford, MA

    CSJ education fund 2024 workplan

    $15,000
  52. Dorcas International Institute of Rhode IslandProvidence, RI

    General support

    $15,000
  53. Dream Out Loud Center IncNew Bedford, MA

    The creative careers program

    $15,000
  54. Ecori NewsProvidence, RI

    Environmental and climate reporting

    $15,000
  55. Entrepreneurship for All IncLowell, MA

    Eforall south coast: expanding inclusive entrepreneurship

    $15,000
  56. Family Pantry-Damien's PlaceWareham, MA

    Diginity to those experiencing food insecurity

    $15,000
  57. Gulf of Maine Research InstitutePortland, ME

    Strengthening climate resilience in maine's coastal communities

    $15,000
  58. Instituto de Conservacion de Ballenas (icb) ArgentinaArgentina

    Is poor body condition causing the high southern right whale calf mortality in peninsula

    $15,000
  59. Ma Coalition to Prevent Gun ViolenceBoston, MA

    General support

    $15,000
  60. Maine Center for Public Interest ReportingHallowell, ME

    Support for robust, nonpartisan environment and climate journalism for maine

    $15,000
  61. Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's ResearchNew York, NY

    Your mission is our mission: advancing parkinson's into a new era

    $15,000
  62. Natural Resources Council of MaineAugusta, ME

    Protecting the nature of maine

    $15,000
  63. New Bedford Historical SocietyNew Bedford, MA

    New bedford historical society

    $15,000
  64. New Bedford Museum & Art Center Inc DBA New Bedford Art MuseumartworksNew Bedford, MA

    General support

    $15,000
  65. New Urban ArtsProvidence, RI

    Ri urban youth grow kelp- research marsh restoration

    $15,000
  66. Planned Parenthood Federation of AmericaNew York, NY

    Improving reproductive healt and rights in the global south

    $15,000
  67. Quebec-Labrador Foundation IncIpswich, MA

    General support: biodiversity conservation

    $15,000
  68. School on Wheels of MassachusettsE Bridgewtr, MA

    General operating

    $15,000
  69. South Coast LGBTQ Network IncNew Bedford, MA

    General support

    $15,000
  70. Southcoast Community FoundationNew Bedford, MA

    Aha! New bedford

    $15,000
  71. Tufts Medical Center TrustBoston, MA

    Inker family fund - 2024

    $15,000
  72. Wopanaak Language and Cultural Weetyoo IncMashpee, MA

    General support: increasing wopanaak language fluency & community connections

    $15,000
  73. YWCA of Southeastern MassachusettsNew Bedford, MA

    YWCA racial justice outreach and education program

    $15,000
  74. YWCA of Southeastern MassachusettsNew Bedford, MA

    Sacred birthing village southcoast

    $15,000
  75. National Association for the Advancement of Colored PeopleNew Bedford, MA

    New bedford branch of the NAACP

    $13,000
  76. Somali Bantu Community Lewiston of MaineLewiston, ME

    Women's community advocate position

    $13,000
  77. Whale and Dolphin Conservation IncPlymouth, MA

    Support for maine mammal conservation paid internship and fellowship program

    $13,000
  78. Cape Verdean Association in New Bedford IncNew Bedford, MA

    Cape verdean association in new bedford

    $12,000
  79. Rhode Island Food Policy CouncilProvidence, RI

    Harnessing the power of the network for food systems change

    $11,000
  80. African Alliance of Rhode IslandProvidence, RI

    Addressing food security, access, nutrition & health in low-food-access communities

    $10,000
  81. Bloom for Women IncEaston, PA

    General support bloom for women

    $10,000
  82. Cape & Islands Self-RelianceCataumet, MA

    Kidwind offshore wind academy

    $10,000
  83. Cathleen Stone Island Outward Bound SchoolBoston Quincy, MA

    Hands-on science and challenge-based learning in boston's outdoor classroom

    $10,000
  84. Creature Conserve IncBarrington, RI

    Creature conserve general operating support

    $10,000
  85. Dennison Memorial Community CenterNew Bedford, MA

    General support

    $10,000
  86. Downeast InstituteBeals, ME

    Let's find out

    $10,000
  87. Freed Seed Federation IncWestport, MA

    Support for bioregional seed preservation and plant breeding

    $10,000
  88. Gallery XNew Bedford, MA

    Gallery x general support/staff support

    $10,000
  89. Greene SchoolWest Greenwich, RI

    General support

    $10,000
  90. Jones River Watershed AssociationKingston, MA

    General support

    $10,000
  91. National Audubon SocietyNew York, NY

    Deepening seabird institute engagement among indigenous, maine-based, and divers

    $10,000
  92. New Bedford Symphony OrchestraNew Bedford, MA

    Embedding music in new bedford schools

    $10,000
  93. New Bedford Whaling MuseumNew Bedford, MA

    New bedford whaling museum high school apprenticeship program

    $10,000
  94. OnegoalChicago, IL

    Transforming postsecondary advising

    $10,000
  95. Partners in HealthBoston, MA

    New bedford technical assistance

    $10,000
  96. Paul Cuffee SchoolProvidence, RI

    Farm + forest immersion program at pat's pastured

    $10,000
  97. People Acting in Community Endeavors (pace) IncNew Bedford, MA

    New bedford clemente course in the humanities

    $10,000
  98. Sheila C Skip Nowell Leadership AcademyProvidence, RI

    Audacity program: college and career readiness planning at nowell academy

    $10,000
  99. Southcoast Community FoundationNew Bedford, MA

    Old bedford village- general support

    $10,000
  100. Strategies for YouthCambridge, MA

    Priortizing youth in ongoing massachusetts police reform focus on new bedford

    $10,000
  101. The Brigid AllianceNew York, NY

    Brigid alliance general support

    $10,000
  102. The Ecology SchoolSaco, ME

    Agroecology for resilient communities project

    $10,000
  103. Third Sector New EnglandBoston, MA

    General support - ma food system collaborative

    $10,000
  104. Tomaquag MuseumExeter, RI

    Empowering tomaquag museum

    $10,000
  105. United Way of Greater New BedfordNew Bedford, MA

    Hunger commission

    $10,000
  106. United Way of Greater New BedfordNew Bedford, MA

    Changemaker grants

    $10,000
  107. University of Massachusetts DartmouthDartmouth, MA

    Upward bound college tours and student leadership

    $10,000
  108. Waypoint AdventureLexington, MA

    Waypoint adventure's open enrollment programming

    $10,000
  109. Woodwell Climate Research CenterFalmouth, MA

    Climate science to support resilient communities in new bedford 2024

    $10,000
  110. Round the Bend Farm IncS Dartmouth, MA

    Island foundation convening: gratitude & story telling

    $9,800
  111. Eating with the EcosystemWarren, RI

    2024 general operating support request for eating with the ecosytem

    $8,000
  112. Peoples Port AuthorityProvidence, RI

    Port master plan

    $7,000
  113. Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems FundersSanta Barbara, CA

    General support - strategic planning

    $7,000
  114. Global ImpactWashington, DC

    Gear marking development fund fiscal sponsorship

    $6,000
  115. Leigh Valley Health NetworkAllentown, PA

    Comprehensive stroke unit

    $6,000
  116. Ammonoosuc Conservation TrustFranconia, NH

    General support

    $5,000
  117. Associated Scientists at Woods HoleWoods Hole, MA

    Cost-share support of publication of right whale news in calendar 2024

    $5,000
  118. Coalition for Social Justice Education Fund IncNew Bedford, MA

    CSJ education fund 2024 workplan

    $5,000
  119. Dennis Conservation Land TrustEast Dennis, MA

    Guiding citizen scientists toward real-world conservation impact

    $5,000
  120. Global ImpactWashington, DC

    Massachusetts civic learning coalition

    $5,000
  121. North & South River Watershed AssociationNorwell, MA

    Se ma water resilience working group

    $5,000
  122. Restore Americas EstuariesWashington, DC

    Promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion at 2024 national coastal & estuarine summit

    $5,000
  123. Wilson MuseumCastine, ME

    The calvin project

    $5,000
  124. Allentown Rescue Mission IncAllentown, PA

    General support

    $3,000
  125. Conanicut Island Sailing FoundationJamestown, RI

    General support

    $3,000
  126. New Haven Fire DepartmentNew Haven, CT

    General support

    $3,000
  127. Northstar Learning CentersNew Bedford, MA

    Greater new bedford youth alliance

    $3,000
  128. One Tree Planted IncShelburne, VT

    For tree planting

    $3,000
  129. Palestine Children's ReliefBurbank, CA

    General support

    $3,000
  130. Reach Out and Read IncBoston, MA

    Maine support

    $3,000
  131. Rosati Leadership AcademyTopsham, ME

    General support

    $3,000
  132. Schooner Emestina-Morrissey Association IncNew Bedford, MA

    Sails over seas & ice, the life & times of sem

    $3,000
  133. The Landing School of Boatbuilding and DesignArundel, ME

    General support

    $3,000
  134. Town of MarlboroughMarlborough, MA

    Bell tower project

    $3,000
  135. Tri-County Music AssociationRochester, MA

    General support

    $3,000
  136. Community Boating Center IncNew Bedford, MA

    General support

    $1,500
  137. Doctors Without BordersNew York, NY

    General support

    $1,500
  138. Eastern Massachusetts Abortion FundCambridge, MA

    General support

    $1,500
  139. Global Greengrants FundBoulder, CO

    General support

    $1,500
  140. My Brother's WorkshopSt Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands

    General support

    $1,500
  141. Save the Bay IncProvidence, RI

    General support

    $1,500
  142. Boston Health Care for the Homeless ProgramBoston, MA

    General support

    $1,380
  143. Partners in HealthBoston, MA

    General support

    $1,380
  144. Bangor Public Library TrusteesBangor, ME

    Sustainable libraries initiative certification program

    $1,200
  145. Equal Justice InitiativeMontgomery, AL

    General support

    $900
  146. Crossroads Rhode IslandProvidence, RI

    General support

    $850
  147. League of Women Voters of Rhode Island Education FundProvidence, RI

    Education fund

    $850
  148. Morris Animal FoundationDenver, CO

    For golden retriever cancer research

    $850
  149. Planned Parenthood of Southern New EnglandNew Haven, CT

    General support

    $850
  150. Rhode Island Community Food BankProvidence, RI

    General support

    $850
  151. Strivetogether IncCincinnati, OH

    General support

    $850
  152. Circus Arts Conservatory IncSarasota, FL

    General support

    $750
  153. Family Pantry-Damien's PlaceWareham, MA

    General support

    $750
  154. Girls Who CodeNew York, NY

    General support

    $750
  155. Humane Society & Shelter SouthcoastN Dartmouth, MA

    General support

    $750
  156. Marion Library AssociationMarion, MA

    General support

    $750
  157. Preble StreetPortland, ME

    General support

    $750
  158. Sippican Historical SocietyMarion, MA

    General support

    $750
  159. Solar Village Project IncBowie, MD

    General support

    $750
  160. Strong TownsBrainerd, MN

    General support

    $750
  161. The Center for Grieving ChildrenPortland, ME

    General support

    $750
  162. Tri-County Music AssociationRochester, MA

    General support

    $750
  163. YMCA Southcoast IncNew Bedford, MA

    Share the harvest

    $750
  164. Foster ParrotsHope Valley, RI

    General support

    $600
  165. Ri Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to AnimalsWarwick, RI

    General support

    $600
  166. Ruff Residents United for Furry FriendsWarren, RI

    General support

    $600
  167. The Providence Animal Rescue LeagueProvidence, RI

    General support

    $600
  168. The Robert Potter League for AnimalsMiddletown, RI

    General support

    $600
  169. The Greater Boston Food BankBoston, MA

    General support

    $240

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Environment20 grants $253,80018% of the total
  2. Arts and culture10 grants $215,00016% of the total
  3. Education11 grants $138,75010% of the total
  4. Philanthropy and grantmaking9 grants $115,8508% of the total
  5. Human services13 grants $115,4808% of the total
  6. Youth development9 grants $105,2508% of the total
  7. 14 other causes43 grants $441,13032% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Massachusetts89 grants $1,364,120
  2. Rhode Island26 grants $226,050
  3. Maine18 grants $216,500
  4. New York6 grants $52,250
  5. California3 grants $28,000
  6. New Hampshire2 grants $25,000
  7. Connecticut3 grants $24,850
  8. Vermont2 grants $23,000
  9. Georgia1 grant $20,000
  10. Pennsylvania3 grants $19,000

Officers, directors and trustees

27 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Denise PorcheASST CLERK/EXEC DIRECTOR Hours 40Pay $152,505
  • Hannah NesbedaPRESIDENT Hours 5Pay $0
  • Alan TupperTREASURER Hours 5Pay $0
  • Katherine ClarkVICE PRESIDENT Hours 5Pay $0
  • Eleanor EvansCLERK Hours 5Pay $0
  • Kim ClarkDIRECTOR Hours 5Pay $0
  • Stephen ClarkDIRECTOR Hours 5Pay $0
  • William ClarkDIRECTOR Hours 5Pay $0
  • David ClarkDIRECTOR Hours 5Pay $0
  • Amanda KresslyDIRECTOR Hours 5Pay $0
  • Matt KresslyDIRECTOR Hours 5Pay $0
  • Christopher MooreDIRECTOR Hours 5Pay $0
  • Danielle MooreDIRECTOR Hours 5Pay $0
  • Hannah MooreDIRECTOR Hours 5Pay $0
  • Michael MooreDIRECTOR Hours 5Pay $0
  • Oliver MooreDIRECTOR Hours 5Pay $0
  • Samuel MooreDIRECTOR Hours 5Pay $0
  • William Thomas MooreDIRECTOR Hours 5Pay $0
  • Peter NesbedaDIRECTOR Hours 5Pay $0
  • Jackson MatthewsDIRECTOR Hours 5Pay $0
  • Christopher TupperDIRECTOR Hours 5Pay $0
  • Helen TupperDIRECTOR Hours 5Pay $0
  • Douglas WatsonDIRECTOR Hours 5Pay $0
  • Jo-Ann WatsonDIRECTOR Hours 5Pay $0
  • Caroline KresslyDIRECTOR Hours 5Pay $0
  • William Wa Clark IIIDIRECTOR Hours 5Pay $0
  • Mary Grace BeltranDIRECTOR Hours 5Pay $0

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