News - Martha’s Vineyard Community Foundation

43rd Creative Living Award: Tom Bennett and Bob Tankard

Veterans rights advocates and lifelong Island friends Tom Bennett and Bob Tankard have been selected to receive the 43rd annual Creative Living Award.

Sep. 06, 2026

Congratulations to Christopher Celeste, Our New Board Chair

A new phase of our Board leadership began on June 30. Alec Walsh, who has served as Chair since 2023, passed the baton to Christopher Celeste.

Jun. 30, 2026

Martha’s Vineyard Community Foundation Announces $400,000 in Scholarships Awarded in the 2026 Annual Scholarship Cycle

We are proud to announce an historic level of annual scholarship funding to support local students: we are awarding $400,000 to 135 talented Islanders so that they can pursue their educational and life goals.

May. 20, 2026

MVCF Announces the Dr. James H. Weiss Scholarship Fund

Martha’s Vineyard Community Foundation Announces the Dr. James H. Weiss Scholarship Fund

The Martha’s Vineyard Community Foundation (MVCF) is proud to announce the establishment of the Dr. James H. Weiss Scholarship Fund, created to honor the Island’s former school superintendent who passed away in August 2025. Dr. Weiss designated $180,000 to support…

Mar. 25, 2026

Our 2026 Scholarship Season is Now Underway!

Martha’s Vineyard Community Foundation has launched the 2026 scholarship application. This is the primary process through which the foundation will award scholarship funding this year. Applications are due by midnight on Friday, March 13.

Jan. 28, 2026

Martha’s Vineyard Community Foundation announces highest-ever level of grants for 2025

Martha’s Vineyard Community Foundation is awarding $600,000 in grants through the 2025 Community & Impact Grants program. This 2025 funding level marks a 13% increase from 2024, setting a new record for the community foundation’s annual local giving.

Nov. 22, 2025

Martha’s Vineyard Community Foundation announces $25,000 in emergency relief funding for food access

Amid recent cuts to social service programming, the Martha’s Vineyard Community Foundation is awarding $25,000 in emergency funding to address food insecurity on the Island.

Nov. 11, 2025

Creative Living Awards Alec Walsh, Cathlin Baker, Bill Eville, Paul Schulz

2025 Creative Living Award Event

On October 9, community members joined us to celebrate Rev. Cathlin Baker and Bill Eville as they received our 42nd Annual Creative Living Award. The Grange Hall was full of family, Vineyard Gazette staffers past and present, members of First…

Oct. 11, 2025

Martha’s Vineyard Community Foundation Launches 2025 Community & Impact Grants Application

The Martha’s Vineyard Community Foundation invites nonprofit organizations serving the Island to apply for program-based funding through its 2025 Community & Impact Grants process.

Aug. 12, 2025