The Great Island Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 13-4049061 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$6.3M
Organizations funded5
Typical grant$1,000,000
Total assets$119.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $750,000 and $1,500,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Research & Conservation Association (Orca) | Vero Beach, FL | Dedicated to protect and restore aquatic ecosystems and species sustain through science-based conservation action. | $3,000,000 |
| Blue Forest Finance Inc | Sacramento, CA | To accelerate ecological restoration through conservation finance, enabling climate resilience for ecosystems and communities. | $1,500,000 |
| New Venture Fund | Washington, DC | Alaska's tongass national forest: land, climate, and the future | $1,000,000 |
| The Stichting European Climate Foundation | The Hague, NL | Pie americas program - transition to renewables and phase out of coal, oil & gas | $750,000 |
| Rewild | Austin, TX | Collaborating for conservation and climate in the appalachians | $50,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,300,000 | 5 |
| 2023 | $3,000,000 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513219349100036
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-4049061
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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