Frequently Asked Questions

  • Slough Farm Foundation is an independent, stand-alone 501(c)(3) public charity committed to supporting the food producers, creators, and nonprofit organizations that strengthen and sustain Martha's Vineyard, through sponsorship of affiliate non-profits, grant making and asset management, all in connection with its mission to support farmers, non-profits and the Martha’s Vineyard community.

  • Slough Farm Foundation makes grants solely to 501 ( C) (3) support organizations, activities, operations and purposes that impact Martha’s Vineyard.

  • Grant awards are determined each year by the board of Directors and Executive Director

  • Yes, if all terms of the grant have been met.

  • Slough Farm Foundation is governed by a Board of Directors who are responsible for the overall management, strategic direction, and fiscal oversight of the organization. The Board of Directors establishes policies and procedures to guide the organization's grants and contributions.  Each director serves in a fiduciary capacity and is entrusted with the duty to act in the best interests of the organization and the communities it serves. 

  • Slough Farm Foundation is the parent organization of Slough Farm Programs Inc., 15 Butler’s Cove Road Inc. and 20 Jennie Lane Inc.  However, Slough Farm Foundation, Slough Farm Programs Inc., 15 Butler’s Cove Road Inc. and 20 Jennie Lane Inc. are all separate and distinct organizations with separate operations and missions.  Each non-profit entity has its own independent board of directors, governance structure, and corporate purpose.  Each of the organizations operates autonomously in furtherance of its own stated mission and objectives.


  • Yes, the Foundation is recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)(3) tax exempt public charity.  The Foundation operates exclusively for one or more exempt purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Service Code.  As part of its tax-exempt status, the Foundation timely files all required information returns, including Internal Revenue Service Form 990.  If requested, the Foundation will make its Form 990, its application for tax-exempt status, and its determination letter available for public inspection as required by Section 6104 of the Code.