Charting the course to a
more sustainable tomorrow


Impact By The Numbers

Stories from our Primary Grantee,
The Island School

Ella was awarded the Jon Bates Environmental Stewardship Grant to attend The Island School Semester in 2021. The grant recognized her environmental action work in Connecticut, including founding the organization EarthRise Youth.

Ella B.

Ashawnté’s 2016 Island School Semester shaped her as an advocate for climate action in The Bahamas. She was selected as one of two Youth Climate Ambassadors for The Bahamas and, in 2022, represented the country at COP27 in Egypt.

Ashawnté R.

Deep Creek native Shicardo is among the longest-enrolled students in Island School programs, including the afterschool program, kids’ camp, and Young Men’s Leadership program. He is now pursuing studying marine engineering.

Shicardo K.

Cooper, a 2008 Island School Semester alumnus, founded twin startups Berring Data Collective and the Ocean Data Network. Both collect oceanographic data in collaboration with fishing vessels, filling crucial gaps in our understanding of the ocean, improving weather and climate predictions, and unlocking sustainable, data-driven growth in the blue economy.

Cooper V.

Megs, a 2013 Island School Semester alumna and 2017 Cape Eleuthera Institute intern, now works for Google as a product manager. She’s worked on machine learning projects including building a model to identify destructive outbreaks of crown-of-thorns starfish on the Great Barrier Reef. This technology will help scientists control these outbreaks, preventing further damage.

Megs M.

Why I Support the Foundation

Every gift to the Cape Eleuthera Foundation has the power to make a lasting impact on students, staff, researchers, the Eleuthera community, and beyond.

I was inspired to give because of the great memories The Island School gave me. It was a life-changing experience for me in many great ways, and I’m happy to support the institution to continue its mission.

Curtis B., F02 Island School Semester alumnus

The Island School changed my life and I wouldn’t be pursuing a graduate degree in marine science today had it not been for my time in Eleuthera.

Emily Y., ST15 Island School Summer Term alumna

This organization supports such important needs for our future—education, research, and sustainability. Few foundations have such a broad and meaningful impact on our world.

Ben S., Island School parent and former board member

I love The Island School and will continue to give and be involved for life; I would not be where I am today without my Island School Semester.

Remington G., F12 Island School Semester alumna

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Thank You

Thank you for supporting the Cape Eleuthera Foundation with your generous gift. We are so grateful for your commitment to the transformative experience for all who come to the Island School. We hope you feel wonderful about the lasting difference you are making.