Island Grown Initiative
VINEYARD HVN, MA · Food, Agriculture & Nutrition
Built from IRS filings (latest Form 990: tax year 2024). Island Grown Initiative has not reviewed or approved this page. Kindora is not affiliated with it.
Mission
ISLAND GROWN INITIATIVE (IGI) IS A NONPROFIT THAT WORKS TO BUILD A REGENERATIVE AND EQUITABLE FOOD SYSTEM ON MARTHAS VINEYARD. WE ENVISION AN ISLAND FOOD SYSTEM THAT STRENGTHENS THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PEOPLE AND THE LAND AND SEA, PROMOTES A RESILIENT ECOSYSTEM, AND ENSURES THAT ALL PEOPLE HAVE THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND RESOURCES THEY NEED TO GROW, ACCESS, AND PREPARE NOURISHING FOOD. FOUNDED IN 2006, IGI IS NOW DEEPLY EMBEDDED IN OUR ISLAND CULTURE AND COMMUNITY. WE PROVIDE FOOD ACCESS TO 1 IN 5 YEAR-ROUND ISLANDERS EACH YEAR THROUGH OUR ISLAND FOOD PANTRY, EDUCATE ALL ISLAND CHILDREN AGES 2-18 ABOUT FOOD IN OUR SCHOOLS, AND PRODUCE ABUNDANT FOOD TO HELP MEET LOCAL FOOD NEEDS USING REGENERATIVE FARMING METHODS AT OUR 40 ACRE FARM. WE ALSO WORK WITH MANY PARTNERS TO MOVE THE OVERALL ISLAND FOOD SYSTEM--GROWING, SOURCING, PREPARING, AND DISTRIBUTING FOOD--IN A REGENERATIVE AND EQUITABLE DIRECTION.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds Island Grown Initiative
$12.9M in foundation grants on record from 86 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $3M | 4 |
| Hillside Foundation | $2.5M | 3 |
| Martha's Vineyard Community Foundation | $2.2M | 3 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $990K | 4 |
| Tower Family Fund | $560K | 8 |
| Slough Farm Foundation | $477K | 3 |
| Couch Family Foundation C/O Cf Advisors | $315K | 4 |
| Betsy and Jesse Fink Family Foundation | $280K | 3 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $205K | 4 |
| Pearson-Rappaport Foundation | $150K | 3 |
Leadership
GAIL ARNOLD — CHAIR (Principal officer)
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