Community foundation · EIN 13-4316755
Community Foundation for Nantucket Inc
Nantucket, MA
Community Foundation for Nantucket Inc is a community foundation based in Nantucket, MA. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2025, it reported $4.39M in grants paid across 212 grants, with $34M in total assets. Its largest grants went to North Andover Historical Society, Nantucket Community Service Inc and Nantucket Interfaith CouncilNFFRA.
How to request funding
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Community Foundation for Nantucket Inc's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
The Nantucket Fund is our discretionary community grants fund. All 501(c)(3) organizations providing services to Nantucket are invited to apply for a grant from the Nantucket Fund. Applications are available on our website. In addition to the application, we require a copy of IRS Letters of Determination, most recent 990, 990N, or 990EZ reports and complete financial statements. The Nantucket Fund Grants Committee members read the applications and designate members of the committee to interview each applicant. Financial information on each organization is reviewed thoroughly. The Nantucket Fund Grants Committee then recommends recipient awards to the CFN Board of Trustees. Community initiative grants are researched and initiated by Foundation staff and recommended to the Board by the Executive Director. The Board votes to approve all grants. CFN assures that all grant recipients are charitable organizations. Follow-up occurs at six months and one year after the award to determine the grant has been used in accordance with its designated purpose.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2025; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
Our mission is to strengthen Nantucket now and for future generations through informed philanthropy and community leadership.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2025
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Andover Historical Society | North Andover, MA | General | $528,500 |
| Nantucket Community Service Inc | Nantucket, MA | Human Services | $248,458 |
| Nantucket Interfaith CouncilNFFRA | Nantucket, MA | General | $191,686 |
| Nantucket Boys & Girls Club | Nantucket, MA | Youth Services | $164,915 |
| Fairwinds - Nantucket's Counseling Center Inc | Nantucket, MA | Behavioral Health | $163,039 |
| North Parish Church | North Andover, MA | General | $160,000 |
| Our House | Nantucket, MA | General | $155,500 |
| Montessori Children's House of Nantucket | Nantucket, MA | Childcare | $122,566 |
| A Safe Place Inc | Nantucket, MA | General | $115,277 |
| Nantucket Performing Arts Center | Nantucket, MA | General | $100,000 |
| Nantucket Community School | Nantucket, MA | General | $95,708 |
| Health Imperatives | Nantucket, MA | General | $85,000 |
| Nantucket Center for Elder Affairs | Nantucket, MA | Elder Care & Services | $85,000 |
| Nantucket Cottage Hospital | Nantucket, MA | Healthcare | $83,500 |
| Housing Nantucket | Nantucket, MA | General | $76,436 |
| New England LifeFlight Inc (Boston Medflight) | Bedford, MA | General | $70,950 |
| Nantucket Lighthouse School | Nantucket, MA | Childcare | $65,682 |
| Small Friends on Nantucket | Nantucket, MA | General | $61,654 |
| Nantucket Conservation Foundation | Nantucket, MA | Environment, Conservation, Climate Change | $59,000 |
| Nantucket Dreamland Foundation | Nantucket, MA | General | $56,396 |
| Amesbury Carriage Museum | Amesbury, MA | Arts, Culture & Humanities | $51,000 |
| Nantucket Resource Partnership | Nantucket, MA | General | $50,200 |
| Phillips Exeter Academy | Exeter, NH | Childcare | $50,000 |
| Camp Richard Campers Association | Nantucket, MA | General | $48,450 |
| Second Congregational Meeting House Society Unitarian Universalist | Nantucket, MA | General | $43,667 |
The 25 largest of 212 grants listed on the return. 130 grants to individuals ($115K) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does Community Foundation for Nantucket Inc accept grant applications?
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Community Foundation for Nantucket Inc's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does Community Foundation for Nantucket Inc give each year?
For tax year 2025, it reported $4,391,704 in grants paid (212 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Community Foundation for Nantucket Inc funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2025 went to North Andover Historical Society (MA), $529K, Nantucket Community Service Inc (MA), $248K, Nantucket Interfaith CouncilNFFRA (MA), $192K, Nantucket Boys & Girls Club (MA), $165K and Fairwinds - Nantucket's Counseling Center Inc (MA), $163K.