Help our programs grow.

We believe that everyone deserves access to fresh, nourishing food. Your gift powers a year-round network of programs that make this vision possible here on our island:

• School gardens and food education for every island student from preschool through high school.

• A regenerative farm growing 100,000 pounds of produce each year to meet community food needs.

• Prepared meals and pantry groceries for our neighbors facing food insecurity.

• Gleaning efforts that rescue tens of thousands of pounds of farm-fresh food each year.

• Summer and school-break lunches to keep kids nourished when school is out.

Thank you for investing in our work at Island Grown!

We encourage unrestricted gifts because they give us flexibility to use funds where they are most needed, but if you would prefer to designate your gift to a specific program or project, please let us know in the comments section of the donation form.  

Ways to give:

• Cash

• Check

• Credit Card

• Corporate gifts

• Include IGI in your estate plan

• Qualified minimum distribution from IRA or other qualified retirement account

Checks can be made out to IGI and mailed to:

Island Grown Initiative

P.O Box 622

Vineyard Haven, MA 02568

ONE-TIME GIFTS

A single gift can make an immediate impact. Whether large or small, your one-time donation supports our mission and ensures we can continue our work of building a regenerative and equitable food system with the Martha’s Vineyard community.

ONGOING GIFTS

Breaking down your contribution into weekly, monthly, quarterly, or annual payments can be a great way to spread your gift over time. You specify the monthly amounts and schedule. Benefits are calculated based on the total annual amount of your gift.

MATCHING GIFTS

Many companies match gifts to non-profit organizations made by their employees. Some also match gifts from spouses, board members, and retired employees. Please contact your human resources department to determine if your gift qualifies.

PLANNED GIVING

With a planned gift, you can save on estate and other taxes while providing for the future of IGI. Please consider making a bequest, donating retirement fund assets, or setting up a charitable gift annuity. For more information, please consult with your financial advisor or call our Development office.

QUALIFIED CHARITABLE DISTRIBUTIONS FROM YOUR IRA

An individual who is age 70-1/2 or older can make a qualified charitable distribution (QCD) directly from their IRA to a qualified charity. An IRA owner can make up to $100,000 in charitable gifts to 501(c)3 organizations such as Island Grown. This QCD can be used to satisfy any IRA required minimum distributions for the year. In addition, the amount of the QCD excluded from gross income is not taken into account in determining any deduction for charitable contributions.