Private foundation · EIN 36-7644780 · Honolulu, Hawaii · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Frederick & Mary Lyman Charitable Tr

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 2025 Form 990-PF: 5 grants paid, $285K total, median $57K. 100% of grants stayed in Hawaii.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
5
$285K
Median grant
$57K
Stays in HI
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.7M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Boy Scouts of America Aloha CouncilHonolulu, HIProgram and operating$57K
Young Womens Christian AssnHonolulu, HIProgram and operating$57K
FIRST Protestant Church of HiloHilo, HIProgram and operating$57K
Kapiolani Medical Center for Women & ChildrenHonolulu, HIProgram and operating$57K
Hawaii Community FoundationHonolulu, HIProgram and operating$57K

About this foundation

Frederick & Mary Lyman Charitable Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Honolulu, Hawaii, administered in care of Bank of Hawaii Ttee, tax-exempt since 2015. 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 Frederick & Mary Lyman Charitable Tr accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Frederick & Mary Lyman Charitable Tr give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $285K across 5 grants, a median of $57K.

Where does Frederick & Mary Lyman Charitable Tr give?

Hawaii (5 grants), per its latest filing.

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