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EIN 04-2670567

Island Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
4
City
Marion
State
Massachusetts
Year formed
1980
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
T20: Private Foundations
Description
The Island Foundation is a private foundation located in Marion, MA that primarily funds projects related to Penzance, the environment, New Bedford, education, women & girls, and special projects. Its priorities fall within four major categories - environment, New Bedford, alternative education and women & girl. The foundation made 188 grants last year with grantees including the New England Aquarium and others.
Total revenues
$2,119,533
2023
Total expenses
$3,179,035
2023
Total assets
$55,360,223
2023
Num. employees
4
2023

Program areas at Island Foundation

The Foundation's priorities fall within four major categories - environment, new bedford, alternative education and women & girls. In excess of 150 charitable organizations received grants in 2023.

Grants made by Island Foundation

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Save the BayFreshwater Habitats of Narragansett Bay Exhibit at the New Save the Bay Aquarium$125,000
New England AquariumRight Whale Research in U.s. and Canadian Waters$50,000
Northstar Learning CentersDiversion and Assistance Program$30,000
...and 151 more grants made totalling $2,144,520

Who funds Island Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Straker Family TrustDrawing on Its Tradition of Seeking Alternative and Unconventional Approaches, the Island Foundation Looks for Informal and School-Based Programs That Connect Young People To Their Natural World, Foster An Appreciation for Community Service, and Respect Individuals With Diverse Backgrounds and Learning Styles.$1,000

Personnel at Island Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Oliver MooreTreasurer$0
Denise PorcheBoard Member$142,368

Financials for Island Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$0
Investment income and dividends$1,279,557
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$839,976
Gross sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$2,119,533

Form 990s for Island Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-09-12990PFView PDF
2022-122023-11-14990PFView PDF
2021-122022-11-15990PFView PDF
2020-122021-07-29990PFView PDF
2019-122021-04-07990PFView PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s

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The Ludcke FoundationBoston, MA$2,132,393
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Medina FoundationSeattle, WA$3,868,378
Turrell FundMontclair, NJ$1,467,460
Data update history
October 22, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990PF for fiscal year 2023
October 20, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
September 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $1,000 from Straker Family Trust
January 21, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990PF for fiscal year 2022
January 15, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsPrivate foundationsPrivate non-operating foundationsCharities
Issues
No issues found
Characteristics
Provides grantsPartially liquidatedState / local levelTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
589 Mill St PO Box 1605
Marion, MA 02738
Metro area
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
County
Plymouth County, MA
Website URL
islandfdn.org/ 
Phone
(508) 748-2809
IRS details
EIN
04-2670567
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990-PF
Year formed
1980
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
T20: Private Foundations
NAICS code, primary
813211: Grantmaking Foundations
Parent/child status
Independent
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