Foundations that fund education in Hawaii
These 25 foundations made grants to education in Hawaii in the most recent IRS filing I have for each. None of them ticked the box for giving only to preselected organizations, and each filing gives application instructions or a website. That doesn't prove a foundation takes applications, and some on this list may not. The text below is copied from the filings, most of them for tax year 2024, so check a foundation's website or call before you apply.
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Hans and Clara Zimmerman Foundation
- $9,500 to Chaminade University of Honolulu-, Honolulu: Scholarship
- $8,000 to Chaminade University of Honolulu-, Honolulu: Scholarship
- $8,000 to Chaminade University of Honolulu-, Honolulu: Scholarship
How to apply: See footnote
Restrictions: See footnote
Tradewind Group Foundation
- $87,659 to Public Schools of Hawaii Foundation, Honolulu: Exempt purposes of the organization
- $25,000 to Movers and Shakas, Honolulu: Exempt purposes of the organization
- $20,000 to True Initiative, Honolulu: Exempt purposes of the organization
How to apply: Letter to foundation stating request and purpose of organization
Deadlines: Open year round
Harold Kl Castle Foundation
- $67,500 to Public Schools Hawaii Foundation, Honolulu: To launch a new effort that combines human and artificial intelligence to expand student...
- $55,340 to Hawaii Workforce Pipeline, Kailua: To forge stronger connections between windward employers and public school students in...
- $31,500 to Malama Learning Center Corp, Honolulu: To produce another eight segments for local popular cable show outside hawaii that...
How to apply: See statement 14 - attachment
Deadlines: See statement 14 - attachment
Restrictions: See statement 14 - attachment
First Hawaiian Bank Foundation
- $50,000 to Parker School, Kamuela: To support the purchase of a 14-passenger van to transport students.
- $40,000 to Punahou School, Honolulu: To support the redesign and renovation of Cooke Library into the Academy Learning Commons.
- $30,544 to Iolani School, Honolulu: To support the financial aid program for the 2024-2025 school year.
How to apply: Submit a letter of request detailing the organization's purpose, tax-exempt status, and proposed use of funds.
Deadlines: Applications are accepted at any time.
Restrictions: There are no restrictions.
Central Pacific Bank Foundation
- $5,000 to Maui Preparatory Academy, Lahaina: Fundraising campaign
- $5,000 to Assets School, Honolulu: Illumination 2024
- $2,500 to Rotary District 5000 Foundation, Honolulu: District conference in kauai
How to apply: For more information regarding application please email cpbfoundation@cpb.bank.
Restrictions: Applications are only accepted online and must include the following attachments: - organization's income statement (or profit/loss statement) for the most recent completed fiscal year. - audited financial statements are preferred but not...
The Clarence Tc Ching Foundation
- $600,000 to Punahou School, Honolulu: General program support
- $200,000 to Parker School, Kamuela: Capital improvement
- $22,000 to Maui Preparatory Academy, Lahaina: General program support
How to apply: Grant applications should provide adequate proof of the organization's tax-exempt status, documentation of its public support and a description of the planned use of the funds required.
Deadlines: Deadlines are january 31st and july 31st; applications are reviewed and approved or denied in march
Restrictions: The foundation is a tax-exempt private foundation whose general purpose is charitable in nature. The foundation does not sponsor or otherwise engage in specific programs at this time, and generally limits its current activities to making...
Bank of Hawaii Charitable Fdn
- $25,000 to Punahou School, Honolulu: Unrestricted gift
- $25,000 to Hawaii Pacific University, Honolulu: Unrestricted gift
- $10,000 to Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement, Kapolei: Unrestricted gift
How to apply: See footnote.
Deadlines: Grant requests may be submitted at any time.
Restrictions: See footnote.
Stern Sidney Memorial Tuw
- $10,000 to Chaminade University of Honolulu, Honolulu: General operating
- $2,750 to Punahou School, Honolulu: General operating
- $2,500 to Seeqs Foundation, Honolulu: General operating
How to apply: No required format for request
Deadlines: Requests are accepted at any time
Restrictions: All distributions are made for charitable, scientific, medical or educational purposes within the u.s.
Gates Family Foundation
- $30,000 to Punahou School, Honolulu: Scholarships/fellowships
- $25,000 to Parker School, Kamuela: Unrestricted
- $5,000 to Hawaii Preparatory Academy, Kamuela: Unrestricted
How to apply: Capital grant applicants should use the common grant application available on the foundation's website: www.gatesfamilyfoundation.org. Please reference our website for more information about our initiated grant making.
Deadlines: Proposal deadlines: march 15 and september 15.
Restrictions: The foundation supports capital projects, which are typically building purchase, construction, expansion, renovation, and/or land acquisition, as well as other forms of initiated grant making for capital, program, operating and other...
First Insurance Company of Hawaii Charitable Foundation
- $25,000 to Malama Learning Center, Kapolei: Ola na kini tree planting initiative
- $20,000 to Malama Learning Center, Kapolei: Support general fund
- $5,000 to Kids' Chance of Hawaii, Honolulu: Support general fund
How to apply: Letter stating the type of activity
Louise & Yt Lum Foundation
- $10,000 to Punahou School, Honolulu: Office of analytics & planning
- $5,000 to Punahou School, Honolulu: Peer learning & a.i., junior school
- $1,250 to Iolani School, Honolulu: Gift for general use
How to apply: Letter for specifying proposal for utilization of the funds
Deadlines: No submission deadlines
Restrictions: Awards are not made directly to individuals, instead all awards are made in the form of donations to charit. Org.
The Cades Foundation
- $10,000 to Assets School, Honolulu: Unrestricted Gift
- $5,000 to Iolani School, Honolulu: Scholarship Fund
- $1,000 to Hawaii Education of the Arts, Kailua: Unrestricted Gift
How to apply: No standard format
The Freeman Foundation
- $125,000 to Iolani School, Honolulu: General support
- $25,000 to Punahou School, Honolulu: General support
How to apply: Cover letter with pertinent information requested in annual report
Hung Wo and Elizabeth Lau Ching Foundation
- $40,000 to Iolani School, Honolulu: General purpose
- $40,000 to Punahou School, Honolulu: General purpose
How to apply: Applicants must submit written information regarding its organization and purpose which is then reviewed by the board of directors for submission
Restrictions: Preference is given to organizations exempt under irc 501 and situated in the state of hawaii
The Honda Foundation
- $20,000 to Hawaii Pacific University, Honolulu: Educational
- $10,000 to Hear 4 Hope, Honolulu: General
How to apply: Letter and brief description of charitable purpose
C Q Yee Hop Foundation
- $10,000 to Iolani School, Honolulu: To support the C. Q. Yee Hop & Family scholarship endowment
- $2,500 to Associated Chinese University Women Inc, Honolulu: To support organizations mission
How to apply: Google Forms application accessible via the foundation website at http: cqyeehopfoundation.org
Deadlines: September 27 2024
Restrictions: We support projects and programs in Hawaii with a focus on: Chinese arts culture history and language; Education; Democratic values including civic engagement media literacy and diversity; and Conservation and biodiversity The Foundation...
Stanley & Elaine Mukai Foundation
- $6,000 to Iolani School, Honolulu: Education
- $2,000 to Punahou School, Honolulu: Education
How to apply: Letter format; information on tax exempt purpose of the organization.
Kaiulani Home for Girls Trust
- $4,150 to Hawaii Pacific University, Honolulu: Scholarships
- $3,000 to Brigham Young University - Hawaii, Laie: Scholarships
How to apply: See attached footnote
Deadlines: January 31
Restrictions: See attached footnote
T Foundation C/O Franklin M Tokioka Ii
- $1,500 to Tiger Resources Inc, Pearl City: Charitable Contribution
- $1,500 to Punahou School, Honolulu: Charitable Contribution
How to apply: Letter of inquiry should be submitted to the executive director.
Deadlines: No deadlines - applications accepted on an ongoing basis.
The Kresge Foundation
- $200,000 to Hawaii Investment Ready, Kaneohe: General operating support
How to apply: See www.kresge.org or email grantsmanagement@kresge.org
Deadlines: See www.kresge.org or email grantsmanagement@kresge.org
Restrictions: See www.kresge.org or email grantsmanagement@kresge.org
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
- $100,000 to Maui Preparatory Academy, Lahaina: Tuition Support for Students Impacted by the Maui Fires
How to apply: Online application
Deadlines: Please refer to the applicable websites
Restrictions: Please refer to dell.org
The Schmidt Family Foundation
- $100,000 to Kanu I Ka Pono Inc, Anahola: Working towards a resilient and equitable food system
How to apply: Online process, please see details at the websites: https://tsffoundation.org/ https://www.schmidtmarine.org/
Deadlines: Online process, please see details at: https://tsffoundation.org/. Https://www.schmidtmarine.org/
Restrictions: Online process, please see details at the websites: https://tsffoundation.org/ https://www.schmidtmarine.org/
Thomas and Sumie Mccabe Foundation
- $95,000 to Assets School, Honolulu: Further donee's charitable purpose
How to apply: Grant applications are available by mailing a request to the foundation. Application must include: 1. Name of organization 2. List all of the organization's/institution's managers, including a short biography detailing their background, experience and qualifications. 3. List the...
Deadlines: Applicants must submit the completed application at the foundation's address postmarked no later tha
Restrictions: All organizations/institutions receiving grants from the foundation must submit a written report describing the use of funds, how the organization/institution comlied with the terms of the gran, and the progrss made by the grantee toward...
Dolores F Martin Foundation
- $87,000 to Punahou School, Honolulu: Unrestricted Gift
How to apply: None specified
Deadlines: No
Restrictions: No
Albert T & Wallace T Teruya Foundation
- $68,000 to Iolani School, Honolulu: 6th grade classroom
How to apply: Applicants should submit a letter which contains the following information: 1. Purpose of the organization. 2. Description of program or project for which funds are requested. 3. Length of time required to complete program or project. 4. Income or expenditures budget, including...
Deadlines: Applications for grants may be submitted at any time. The trustees of the foundation meet annually.
Restrictions: No restrictions or limitations other than copies of the irs letters advising the organization that it is exempt under section 501(c) and determination of its non-profit status must be received.
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