Foundations that fund food programs in Hawaii
These 25 foundations made grants to food programs 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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First Hawaiian Bank Foundation
- $50,000 to Hawaii Foodbank, Honolulu: To support Food Purchase Program: Serving Hawaii's Keiki, Kupuna and Families.
- $25,000 to Hawaii Ag & Culinary Alliance, Honolulu: To support the From Cottage Industry to Commercial Enterprise Program, an incubator for...
- $25,000 to Hawaii Agricultural Foundation, Honolulu: To support the Young Entrepreneurs Program to inspire middle and high school public...
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.
The Clarence Tc Ching Foundation
- $25,000 to The Food Basket Inc, Hilo: General program support
- $25,000 to Hawaii Meals on Wheels, Honolulu: General program sipport
- $10,000 to Kauai Food Bank, Lihue: 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...
The Cades Foundation
- $25,000 to The Food Basket Inc, Hilo: Unrestricted Gift
- $25,000 to Maui Food Bank Inc, Wailuku: Unrestricted Gift
- $10,000 to Aloha Harvest, Honolulu: Unrestricted Gift
How to apply: No standard format
Lisa & Douglas Goldman Fund
- $10,000 to Maui Food Bank, Wailuku: General operating support
- $10,000 to Maui Food Bank, Wailuku: General operating support
- $5,000 to Maui Food Bank, Wailuku: General operating support
How to apply: After reviewing the fund's current priorities and limitations, interested applicants should submit an initial letter of inquiry for review. Applicants who receive a favorable response to their initial inquiry will be invited to submit a formal proposal with supporting materials...
Deadlines: There are no deadlines for submission; applications all year
Restrictions: Organizations must qualify under the provisions of internal revenue code section 501(c)(3).
First Insurance Company of Hawaii Charitable Foundation
- $7,500 to Hawaii Meals on Wheels, Honolulu: Support general fund
- $5,000 to Kauai Food Bank, Lihue: Support general fund
- $5,000 to Hawaii Foodbank, Honolulu: Great chefs fight hunger
How to apply: Letter stating the type of activity
Sentry Insurance Foundation Inc
- $56,000 to Maui Food Bank, Wailuku: Donations - civic/comm service
- $2,413 to Maui Food Bank, Wailuku: Donations - matching gift
How to apply: Letter of request stating the nature of the organization and the amount of the contribution.
Thomas and Sumie Mccabe Foundation
- $15,000 to Hawaii Foodbank Inc, Honolulu: Further donee's charitable purpose
- $10,000 to Hawaii Meals on Wheels Inc, 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...
Shintani Family Foundation
- $5,000 to Hawaii Foodbank, Honolulu: Charitable
- $5,000 to Hawaii Meals on Wheels Inc, Honolulu: 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.
Hung Wo and Elizabeth Lau Ching Foundation
- $3,500 to Hawaii Foodbank, Honolulu: General purpose
- $3,500 to Hawaii Meals on Wheels, 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
Deupree Family Foundation
- $4,500 to The Food Basket Inc, Hilo: General & Unrestricted
- $1,000 to Maui Food Bank Inc, Wailuku: General & Unrestricted
How to apply: Online application at www.deupreefamilyfoundation.org
Deadlines: September 1 - January 31
Restrictions: $5,000 or less
Hmsa Foundation
- $75,000 to The Food Basket Inc, Hilo: Operational expenses (hui partner)
Lavin Family Foundation
- $40,000 to Hua Momona Foundation, Lahaina: General fund food
How to apply: There is no special form. A letter requesting a donation is acceptable.
Deadlines: No submission deadlines.
Restrictions: No restrictions or limitations.
Henry & Colene Wong Foundation
- $35,000 to Hawaii Foodbank, Honolulu: Charitable contribution
How to apply: Written request with details of proposal
Sophie Russell Testamentary Tr
- $30,000 to Aloha Harvest, Honolulu: Harvest oahu food rescue
How to apply: No grant guidelines at this time
Deadlines: No grant guidelines at this time
Restrictions: No grant guidelines at this time
Teresa Hughes Trust
- $20,000 to Hawaii Meals on Wheels, Honolulu: Unrestricted gift
How to apply: See enclosed footnote
Deadlines: April 30 11:59pm
Restrictions: See enclosed footnote
T Foundation C/O Franklin M Tokioka Ii
- $16,000 to Hawaii Foodbank, 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.
Tradewind Group Foundation
- $15,326 to Hawaii Foodbank, Honolulu: Exempt purposes of the organization
How to apply: Letter to foundation stating request and purpose of organization
Deadlines: Open year round
The Roddenberry Foundation
- $15,000 to Hua Momona Foundation, Lahaina: General support
How to apply: Each foundation program has a different timeline and application procedures vary from program to program. All of our deadlines, eligibility, and criteria are listed on the foundation's website
The James and Juanita Wo Foundation
- $13,000 to Hawaii Foodbank, Honolulu: General
How to apply: By letter narrating proposal for specific use of grant requested
Restrictions: Grants awarded only to public charities
Michael S Engl Family Foundation Inc
- $10,000 to Maui Food Bank, Wailuku: Boards discretion
How to apply: Name, address & description of program for which funds are needed
Leo Rosner Foundation Inc
- $5,000 to Maui Food Bank, Wailuku: Provide meals
How to apply: No required form
Rights Education Adoption & Protection for Animal Welfare
- $5,000 to Maui Food Bank, Wailuku: General operating
How to apply: Letter describing organization and amount requested
Restrictions: Non profit organizations devoted to animal activities
Caroline Shipman Foundation
- $1,500 to The Food Basket, Hilo: Operating Funds
How to apply: Include the name of the charitable organization mission statement copy of IRS Determination Letter
Restrictions: Generally for use in the County of Hawaii recipients must be tax-exempt or government organizations.
Locations Foundation
- $1,084 to Hawaii Foodbank, Honolulu: 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).
The John E Goerlich Charitable Trust
- $1,000 to Maui Hub, Kula: General support
How to apply: Please send a letter with accompanying support documentation to prove tax-exempt status.
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