MV Vision Fellowship Fund
To empower students to develop themselves as critical thinkers, compassionate citizens, and engaged participants in local and world affairs.
MV Vision Fellowship Fund at a glance
In short: MV Vision Fellowship Fund gave $312K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $52K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $311,557
- -26.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- -33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $51,926
- +10.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $49,690
- Total assets
- $7,254,713
- +5.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who MV Vision Fellowship Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Martha's Vineyard Commission ($98K). Together the top 6 received $312K.
Grant Size Distribution
38 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 38 (66%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How MV Vision Fellowship Fund gives
- Giving grew 84% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $169K (2022) to $508K (2021). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $312K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Martha's Vineyard Commission Oak Bluffs, MA | To support projects to research bochar to promote energy resiliency | $97,750 |
| Island Grown Initiative Vineyard Haven, MA | To support food scrap diversion programs in local schools and transfer stations | $81,752 |
| Vineyard Power Development Fund Vineyard Haven, MA | To Support Energy Transition Coordinator Program | $50,000 |
| Healthy Aging Martha's Vineyard Vineyard Haven, MA | To support volunteer corp database project for elder services | $49,380 |
| Biodiversity Works Vineyard Haven, MA | To Support Summer Interns | $20,175 |
| Martha's Vineyard Builder Association Vineyard Haven, MA | To support community events to promote the trades as careers for young people | $12,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,254,713 | $1,210,258 | $982,704 | $311,557 | 6 | $410,258 |
| 2024 | $6,884,352 | $819,452 | $1,037,773 | $423,900 | 9 | $19,452 |
| 2023 | $6,553,217 | $59,735 | $447,806 | $185,452 | 5 | $9,735 |
| 2022 | $6,468,251 | $196,206 | $761,071 | $169,254 | 7 | $195,626 |
| 2021 | $8,195,797 | $1,007,619 | $1,258,994 | $508,077 | 11 | $578,500 |
| 2020 | $8,624,895 | $454,730 | $901,304 | $352,563 | 6 | $418,849 |
About MV Vision Fellowship Fund
Based on IRS filings
MV Vision Fellowship Fund is a public charity focused on Education, based in Vineyard Haven, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $7.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $312K. Net investment income was $410K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
MV Vision Fellowship Fund is led by Melissa Hackney, Executive Director since 2025 (on filings since 2022); 1 of 8 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Melissa Hackney
Executive Director
Executive Director → Executive Director & Secretary, 2023
Executive Director & Secretary → Executive Director, 2025
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$101K (2022) → $115K (2025)
Karen Kohlberg Davis
President
Director → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Magnone
Director
Sect'y & Treasurer → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Karney
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Chase
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jake Davis
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Nancy McCabe
Vice President
President → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pamela Kohlberg
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Nancy S. Kohlberg (2020–2022) — Chairman
- Former: Pam Kohlberg (2022) — Director
- Former: Rick Karney (2022) — Director
- Former: Tom Chase (2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $115K, to Melissa Hackney (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about MV Vision Fellowship Fund
How much does MV Vision Fellowship Fund give each year?
MV Vision Fellowship Fund gave $312K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $424K across 9 grants.
What is MV Vision Fellowship Fund's typical grant size?
MV Vision Fellowship Fund's median grant in 2025 was $49,690, and its average grant was $51,926, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does MV Vision Fellowship Fund give grants?
MV Vision Fellowship Fund gives mostly in Massachusetts: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Vineyard Haven, MA (5 grants).
Does MV Vision Fellowship Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on MV Vision Fellowship Fund's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are MV Vision Fellowship Fund's largest grantees?
MV Vision Fellowship Fund's largest 2025 grantees include Martha's Vineyard Commission ($97,750), Island Grown Initiative ($81,752) and Vineyard Power Development Fund ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is MV Vision Fellowship Fund?
MV Vision Fellowship Fund reported $7.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.2M.
What is MV Vision Fellowship Fund?
MV Vision Fellowship Fund is a public charity focused on Education, based in Vineyard Haven, MA. It holds $7.3M in total assets as of 2025.
What is MV Vision Fellowship Fund's EIN?
MV Vision Fellowship Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4200820. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 17, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 5, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 1, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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