For twenty years, islanders helping islanders.

Since 2003, the Peaks Island Fund has been providing invaluable funding for island organizations. In that time we’ve distributed more than $900,000 — underwriting early childhood education and the Island School, culture and the arts, social services, health care, historic and environmental preservation, affordable housing — the list goes on (and on!) The support we offer touches every islander, enriches our community, and protects the things we treasure about our home.

• Proposals are evaluated on a number of criteria. The Fund prioritizes proposals that:

  • Reduce economic barriers to living on the island

  • Provide for the medical, social and cultural needs of islanders

  • Increase access to educational and enrichment programs

  • Preserve and protect the island environment

  Fund philanthropy is not intended to replace direct donations. Our focus is on providing enduring financial and organizational support so island organizations can focus on their missions, expand programs, and get access to funds in a predictable, timely w