Island Foundation Inc
Island Foundation Inc is a private family foundation based in Marion, Massachusetts, established in 1979 by W. Van Alan Clark, Jr. and Mary H. Clark. The foundation was incorporated in 1980 as Ram Island, Inc., and the current entity was formed in 1986 through a merger with Green Island, Inc. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization committed to responding to community needs and providing leadership grants that other foundations might decline to support.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$58.1M
+5.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.1M
-17.6% YoY
Grant Count
169
-7.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$12K
-10.8% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Island Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $2.8M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission emphasizes giving primarily for:
Coastal Water Protection — New England environmental projects including right whale research, impact of toxins on wildlife research, and land use conservation in southeast Massachusetts
New Bedford Community Development — Building the capacity of individuals and neighborhoods in New Bedford, Massachusetts, with focus on youth educational attainment, life skills, career preparation, and workforce development for at-risk youth ages 16-24, as well as progressive social change, anti-discrimination efforts, youth programs, community development, arts and culture, and basic needs
Alternative Education Programs — Supporting alternative education initiatives
The foundation also maintains a Womxn & Girls grant program.
Grantmaking
Grant Range
$240 to $125,000, with most grants between $5,000 and $30,000
Average Grant
amount varies by program ($6,504 for general support to $20,000 for specific initiatives)
Review Cycle
- Contact: info@islandfdn.org or (508) 748-2809
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation focuses on coastal areas of Maine, Massachusetts (especially southeastern), and Rhode Island, with select international locations. New Bedford, Massachusetts receives particular emphasis for community development initiatives.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Data (2023-2024):
- Total assets: $55.4 million to $58.1 million
- Total annual giving: $2.1 million to $2.5 million
- Total revenue: $2.1 million
- Total expenses: $3.2 million
- Giving rate: 5.7%
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $58,105,623 | $55,360,223 | $51,432,889 |
| Revenue | $2,843,042 | $2,119,533 | $662,908 |
| Expenses | $2,848,408 | $3,179,035 | $3,117,233 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $2,712,618 | $3,058,620 | $2,989,754 |
| Net Investment Income | $2,716,822 | $2,006,019 | $983,537 |
| Distributable Amount | $2,781,610 | $2,578,139 | $2,672,269 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Island Foundation Inc
IF: Womxn and Girls Grant
ISLAND FOUNDATION INC
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Island Foundation Alternative Education Grants
ISLAND FOUNDATION INC
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Island Foundation New Bedford Grants
ISLAND FOUNDATION INC
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Community Economic Development Center of Southeastern Ma ($30,000), Boys & Girls Club of Greater New Bedford ($25,000), Centro Comunitario De Trabajadores ($25,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ACADIA CENTER ROCKPORT, ME | ACCELERATING CLIMATE ACTION IN MASSACHUSETTS | $15,000 |
| AFRICAN ALLIANCE OF RHODE ISLAND PROVIDENCE, RI | ADDRESSING FOOD SECURITY, ACCESS, NUTRITION & HEALTH IN LOW-FOOD-ACCESS COMMUNITIES | $10,000 |
| ALLENTOWN RESCUE MISSION INC ALLENTOWN, PA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $3,000 |
| AMMONOOSUC CONSERVATION TRUST FRANCONIA, NH | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| ASSOCIATED SCIENTISTS AT WOODS HOLE WOODS HOLE, MA | COST-SHARE SUPPORT OF PUBLICATION OF RIGHT WHALE NEWS IN CALENDAR 2024 | $5,000 |
| BANGOR PUBLIC LIBRARY TRUSTEES BANGOR, ME | SUSTAINABLE LIBRARIES INITIATIVE CERTIFICATION PROGRAM | $1,200 |
| BLOOM FOR WOMEN INC BETHLEHEM, PA | GENERAL SUPPORT BLOOM FOR WOMEN | $10,000 |
| BOSTON HEALTH CARE FOR THE HOMELESS PROGRAM BOSTON, MA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,380 |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF GREATER NEW BEDFORD NEW BEDFORD, MA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| CAPE & ISLANDS SELF-RELIANCE NORTH FALMOUTH, MA | KIDWIND OFFSHORE WIND ACADEMY | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Hannah Clark Nesbeda — President of the Board
- Denise Porché — Executive Director (40 hours/week, $148,063 salary)
- Andrea Bogomolni — Program Officer, Environment and Education
- Rayana Grace — Program Officer, New Bedford and Womxn and Girls
- Michele Emery — Financial-Administrative Assistant
- Alan Tupper — Treasurer
- Matt Kressly — Director
- Christopher Moore — Director
- Hannah Moore — Director
- Michael Moore — Director
- Oliver Moore — Director
- Samuel Moore — Director
- William Thomas Moore — Director
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DENISE PORCHE | ASST CLERK/EXEC DIRECTOR | 40 | $152,505 |
| HANNAH NESBEDA | PRESIDENT | 5 | — |
| ALAN TUPPER | TREASURER | 5 | — |
| KATHERINE CLARK | VICE PRESIDENT | 5 | — |
| ELEANOR EVANS | CLERK | 5 | — |
| KIM CLARK | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| STEPHEN CLARK | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| WILLIAM CLARK | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| DAVID CLARK | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| AMANDA KRESSLY | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| MATT KRESSLY | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| CHRISTOPHER MOORE | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| DANIELLE MOORE | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| HANNAH MOORE | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| MICHAEL MOORE | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| OLIVER MOORE | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| SAMUEL MOORE | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| WILLIAM THOMAS MOORE | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| PETER NESBEDA | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| JACKSON MATTHEWS | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| CHRISTOPHER TUPPER | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| HELEN TUPPER | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| DOUGLAS WATSON | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| JO-ANN WATSON | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| CAROLINE KRESSLY | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| WILLIAM WA CLARK III | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| MARY GRACE BELTRAN | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
Contact Information
Address: Island Foundation 589 Mill Street P.O. Box 1605 Marion, MA 02738
Phone: (508) 748-2809 Fax: (508) 748-0991 Website: www.islandfdn.org
Staff Contacts:
- Denise Porché (Executive Director): dporche@islandfdn.org
- Andrea Bogomolni (Program Officer, Environment and Education): abogomolni@islandfdn.org
- Rayana Grace (Program Officer, New Bedford and Womxn and Girls): rgrace@islandfdn.org
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Island Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation's mission emphasizes giving primarily for: 1. **Coastal Water Protection** — New England environmental projects including right whale research, impact of toxins on wildlife research, and land use conservation in southeast Massachusetts 2. **New Bedford Community Development** — Building the capacity of individuals and neighborhoods in New Bedford, Massachusetts, with focus on youth educational attainment, life skills, career preparation, and workforce development for at-risk yout…
How do I apply for a grant from Island Foundation Inc?
**Grant Statistics:** • Total annual giving: approximately $2.5 million • Grant range: $240 to $125,000, with most grants between $5,000 and $30,000 • Median grant amount: $15,000 • Average grant amount varies by program ($6,504 for general support to $20,000 for specific initiatives) • Approximately 180+ grants awarded annually • Success rate: approximately 18% **Grant Programs:** • General Support • General Operating Support • Land to Sea Speaker Series • Environment Grants • New Bedford Gran…
Where does Island Foundation Inc make grants?
The foundation focuses on coastal areas of Maine, Massachusetts (especially southeastern), and Rhode Island, with select international locations. New Bedford, Massachusetts receives particular emphasis for community development initiatives.
What size grants does Island Foundation Inc award?
In 2024, Island Foundation Inc awarded 169 grants totaling $2.1M — an average of about $12K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Island Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Island Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $2.8M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Island Foundation Inc's EIN?
Island Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-2670567. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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