Foundations that fund environmental groups in Hawaii
These 25 foundations made grants to environmental groups 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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Harold Kl Castle Foundation
- $25,000 to Kanu Hawaii, Honolulu: Pledge to our keiki: a tie-off grant to help kanu hawaii build on the pledge to our keiki...
- $25,000 to Malama Maunalua, Honolulu: To help advance the holomua initiative by better aligning pro-fishing perspectives with...
- $25,000 to Oahu Resource Conservation and Development Council, Kunia: To support strategic and sustainability planning for pop-ups labs for steam (puls) [6095;...
How to apply: See statement 14 - attachment
Deadlines: See statement 14 - attachment
Restrictions: See statement 14 - attachment
Deupree Family Foundation
- $3,000 to Akaka Foundation for Tropical for, Hilo: General & Unrestricted
- $2,000 to Kuaaina Ulu Auamo, Kaneohe: General & Unrestricted
- $1,000 to Friends of Liliuokalani Gardens, Hilo: General & Unrestricted
How to apply: Online application at www.deupreefamilyfoundation.org
Deadlines: September 1 - January 31
Restrictions: $5,000 or less
The Schmidt Family Foundation
- $200,000 to Kuaaina Ulu Auamo, Kaneohe: Supporting indigenous communities' land stewardship, self-determination, and cultural...
- $180,000 to Sustainable Coastlines Hawaii, Honolulu: Ocean stewardship and research
- $25,000 to One Village Project, Kapaau: Ocean stewardship and research
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/
First Hawaiian Bank Foundation
- $30,000 to Hawaii Nature Center, Honolulu: To support program to allow Oahu children to engage in nature.
- $16,666 to National Tropical Botanical Garden, Kalaheo: To support the hiring of a Director of Education to advance and expand educational...
- $10,000 to Waikoloa Dry Forest Initiative, Waikoloa: To support Future Foresters program providing free after-school outdoor activities for...
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.
Waimakua Foundation
- $30,000 to National Tropical Botanical Garden, Kalaheo: Limahuli multi-purpose cultural and maintenance facility
- $20,000 to National Tropical Botanical Garden, Kalaheo: Education director
- $2,000 to Garden Island Resource Conservation & Development, Lihue: Kauai forest bird recovery
How to apply: No specification
Ama Olukai Foundation
- $15,000 to Huli Hawaii Inc, Honolulu: General operating support
- $15,000 to Na Kama Kai, Waianae: General operating support
- $12,000 to Kipuka Olowalu, Makawao: General operating support
Restrictions: The ama olukai foundation offers grants to non-profit organizations located in hawai'i. Applicants for grants must be nonprofit organizations as classified under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue service code.
Millsdavis Foundation
- $40,000 to National Tropical Botanical Garden, Kalaheo: Implementing the mission of the national tropical botanical garden
- $25,000 to When We Shine, Kula: Healing with arts & ina
How to apply: All applications must be submitted through the foundations online application portal to be considered for funding.
Deadlines: The application process is open from september 1 through january 1 annually.
Restrictions: Program goal: the goal of the millsdavis foundation is to promote a sustainable future through the amelioration of social and environmental challenges. Program funding: the millsdavis foundation's areas of interest are programs that...
Warsh-Mott Legacy
- $20,000 to Kahea the Hawaiian Environmental Alliance, Honolulu: General support
- $20,000 to Aina Momona, Honolulu: General support
Gates Family Foundation
- $10,000 to Hawaiian Islands Land Trust, Honolulu: Project support
- $7,500 to The Kohala Center Inc, 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
- $5,000 to Sustainable Coastlines Hawaii, Honolulu: Support general fund
- $5,000 to Hawaii Wildfire Management Organization, Kamuela: Support general fund
How to apply: Letter stating the type of activity
River Branch Foundation
- $100,000 to National Tropical Botanical Garden, Kalahedo: Provide for program services
How to apply: Written requests accepted from recognized nonprofit organizations. No prescribed application format.
Restrictions: All grants are made to organizations recognized by irs as charitable organizations. Most of these are in the jacksonville area.
James & Abigail Campbell Family Foundation
- $50,000 to 808 Cleanups, Honolulu: Advancing opportunities for west o'ahu youth through place-based experiential learning
How to apply: Guidelines are posted online at www.campbellfamilyfoundation.org.
Deadlines: Grant application must be postmarked by: feb. 1 for the april mtg.; aug. 1 for the october mtg.
Restrictions: Guidelines are posted online at www.campbellfamilyfoundation.org.
The Musser Fund
- $35,000 to North Shore Community Land Trust, Haleiwa: General operating
How to apply: Letter form with copy of exemption attached
Bank of Hawaii Charitable Fdn
- $20,000 to Pacific Whale Foundation, Wailuku: Unrestricted gift
How to apply: See footnote.
Deadlines: Grant requests may be submitted at any time.
Restrictions: See footnote.
Lynn and Bruce Gibson Foundation
- $10,000 to Reef Guardians Hawaii, Princeville: Charity Support
How to apply: Written request
Dolores F Martin Foundation
- $10,000 to Kuilei Cliffs, Honolulu: Unrestricted Gift
How to apply: None specified
Deadlines: No
Restrictions: No
Armstrong Foundation
- $10,000 to Na Kama Kai, Waianae: Charitable
How to apply: Letter from recognized 501(c)(3) organizations indicating amount needed and purpose for funds needed.
Deadlines: No submission deadlines.
Restrictions: The board of directors will review grant requests from recognized 501(c)(3) organizations and make contributions based upon merit of the applications received.
Alaska Airlines Foundation
- $5,000 to Re-Use Hawaii, Honolulu: The global positioning of Re-use Hawai'i has merged our experience and reflection with...
How to apply: Letter of Inquiry
Deadlines: March 31 and July 31
Restrictions: Focus is on education efforts that address a unique need or value of a community.
Relgalf Charitable Foundation
- $5,000 to National Tropical Botanical Garden, Kalaheo: General
How to apply: Name of the directors of the organization, purpose of grant, proof of exempt status
Restrictions: None other than organization must be exempt from income tax under irc sec. 501c3
The James and Juanita Wo Foundation
- $5,000 to Na Kama Kai, Waianae: General
How to apply: By letter narrating proposal for specific use of grant requested
Restrictions: Grants awarded only to public charities
Locations Foundation
- $5,000 to Na Kama Kai, Waianae: Charitable
How to apply: No specified form at present
Deadlines: None at present
Restrictions: Education, literacy, religious or scientific programs of charitable works qualifying under irc. Sec. 501(c)(3).
Plym Foundation
- $5,000 to Na Kama Kai, Waianae: General use
How to apply: Submit a written request. Include complete details about the organization, the purpose of the request and the intended use of the grant proceeds.
Brian and Janie Doyle Family Foundation Inc
- $5,000 to Plant A Tree Hawaii, Honolulu: Charitable - operatingcharitable - operating
How to apply: The filing names a contact. Use the filings link above.
Restrictions: To make gifts and grants to qualifying organizations under sec. 501(c)(3).
Julia Temple Davis Brown Fdn
- $3,000 to Maui Nui Botanical Gardens, Kahului: Unrestricted gift
How to apply: See footnote
Deadlines: April 1
Restrictions: See footnote
The Cades Foundation
- $3,000 to Hawaii Nature Center, Honolulu: Unrestricted Gift
How to apply: No standard format
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