Help these programs grow.

Hindered by seasonal jobs, fixed incomes, and high housing and food costs, many people lack access to affordable, healthy food on Martha’s Vineyard. Covid-19 has brought these long-time problems to the forefront.

At Island Grown Initiative, we’re tackling these challenges head-on with innovative, collaborative programs in food equity, waste reduction, regenerative farming, and education.

But it’s not possible without the generous support of our donors, people like you. Please help move this work forward.

 

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

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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.

MONTHLY GIVING PROGRAM

Breaking down your contribution into monthly payments can be a great way to spread your gift over time. You specify the monthly amounts and schedule. Benefits are calculated based upon the total annual amount of your gift. To start your monthly gift, please visit the online donation form, call 508-687-9062 or respond by mail.

PLANNED GIVING

With a planned gift, you can save on estate and other taxes while providing for the future of the Island Grown. 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 Laura Seguin, Director of Development, at 508-687-9062 or laura@igimv.org.

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.