Private foundation · EIN 01-0629526 · Mililani, Hawaii · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Ben and Miriam Lau Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 17 grants paid, $194K total, median $5,000. 100% of grants stayed in Hawaii.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
17
$194K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in HI
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.7M

Grants paid in 2024

17 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Volunteer AllyHonolulu, HIGeneral$40K
Hawaii Pacific HealthHonolulu, HISsrp program$35K
The Queen's Medical CenterHonolulu, HICapital campaign - hospital renovation$30K
Aloha United WayHonolulu, HIGeneral$20K
Hawaii FoodbankHonolulu, HIGeneral$14K
Kapiolani Health FoundationHonolulu, HIGeneral$10K
Kunia Country Farms Educational OutreachKunia, HIGeneral$10K
The Pantry By Feeding Hawaii TogetherHonolulu, HIGeneral$7,000
American Red CrossHonolulu, HIGeneral$5,000
Hawaii Rush Soccer ClubPearl City, HIGeneral$5,000
Mililani High School Athletic FoundationMililani, HIGeneral$5,000
Punahou SchoolHonolulu, HIGeneral$5,000
Hawaii Home ProjectHonolulu, HIGeneral$2,500
Hawaiian Island TwistersHonolulu, HIGeneral$2,500
Mililani Mauka School PTO IncMililani, HIGeneral$2,500
Alzheimer's AssociationHonolulu, HIGeneral$500
Hawaiian Humane SocietyHonolulu, HIGeneral$250

About this foundation

Ben and Miriam Lau Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Mililani, Hawaii, administered in care of Richard C Wo, tax-exempt since 2002. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Ben and Miriam Lau Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Ben and Miriam Lau Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $194K across 17 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Ben and Miriam Lau Foundation give?

Hawaii (17 grants), per its latest filing.

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