2026 Grants: $51,305.66 raised and disbursed so far
$35,163.70
We raised $35,163.70 in 2026 for the court project to support the Westport Recreation Auxiliary.
This brings our two-year total to $59,263.70 which is over our 50K original goal.
$8,000
We secured $8,000 to support our food literacy programs which are now called "Brier Island Community Table"
$1,000
$1,000
We raised $1,000 to support the play.
$500
$1,000
We have raised $500 to help launch the new Joshua Slocum Society which was established in February of this year.
$500
We secured $500 for Hammer & Sky in 2026 and funds went to support the new Fellowship program for visiting artists.
$500
$500 was raised by the Brier Island Foundation to support community events on the island.
$4,500
$4,500 has been approved by the Community Health Board for Wellness activities on Brier Island known as "Westport Wellness."
$265
A total of $265 has been received in 2026 for the Brier Island Community Fund. This includes $115 specifically for Slocum work.
$876.96
$876.96
Our admin costs so far this year include $876.96 for insurance. We do not pay any staff as we are volunteer-run.
2025 Grants: $36,880 raised and disbursed
$24,100
$24,100
$24,100
We have supported the Multipurpose Court Project with $24,100 raised for the Westport Recreation Auxiliary.
$2,500
$24,100
$24,100
The Foundation raised $2500 to launch a Food Literacy program that will support community food events on the island.
$2,500
$24,100
$2,500
Old Home Weekend is one of the most treasured events on Brier Island! The Foundation helped raise $2,500 for the event.
$1,000
$1,000
$2,500
We are thrilled to be able to support Hammer & Sky with a grant of $1,000 for the new Artist in Residence Fellowship Program.
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
We have raised $1,000 to support the Brier Island Board Game Club, a new initiative in Westport.
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000 was raised to help with room booking costs in the Westport area. These funds were disbursed to the Village of Westport and other sites where events were held.
$250
$250 has been allocated from the Brier Island Community Fund to the Brier Island Trails Committee (BITC)
$250
$250 has been allocated from the Brier Island Community Fund to Save and Island Lighthouse (SAIL2)
$250
$250 has been allocated from the Brier Island Community Fund to the Islands Historical Society.
$2,550
$2,550 has been approved by the Community Health Board for Wellness activities on Brier Island known as "Westport Wellness."
$250
In addition to the $1800 described above ($1050 toward the court and $750 toward the three partner grants), there is $250 available from the Brier Island Community Fund.
$1,230
Our administrative costs of $1,200 for insurance and $30 for a reimbursement were covered by general donations to the foundation.