Private foundation · EIN 51-0205431 · Honolulu, Hawaii

J Watumull Fund

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Hawaii. The foundation accepts applications (Applications accepted anytime.) and its median grant is $2,000.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 275 grants paid, $684K total, median $2,000. 65% of grants stayed in Hawaii. Stated restrictions: NONE

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
275
$684K
Median grant
$2,000
Stays in HI
65%
of grants
Deadline
See below
Applications accepted anytime.
Assets
$12M

How to apply

NONE Contact: Mr Jaidev Watumull, 307 Lewers St 600, Honolulu, Hi, 8089718800 Deadlines: Applications accepted anytime. Restrictions: NONE

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

Top 60 of 275 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Kapiolani Women and Children's CentHonolulu, HIGeneral educational purpose$50K
Honolulu Museum of ArtHonolulu, HIFashioning aloha program$25K
Watumull Family Children's FundBellevue, WAMumbai programs$20K
Watumull Childrens EducationBellevue, WAGeneral charitable purpose$20K
Aloha United WayHonolulu, HIAlice program$10K
The Pantry By Feeding Hawaii TogethHonolulu, HIGeneral charitable purpose$10K
The Miracle FoundationAustin, TXRestricted schoalrship funds$10K
Straub FoundationHonolulu, HIGeneral charitable purpose$10K
Watumull Childrens FundBellevue, WAGeneral charitable purpose$10K
Aloha United WayHonolulu, HIAlice programs$10K
Bishop Museum Planetarium EndowmentHonolulu, HIGeneral charitable purpose$10K
Miracle FoundationAustin, TXRestricted to scholarships$10K
Hawaii International Film FestivalHonolulu, HIGeneral charitable purpose$7,500
Teach for AmericaHonolulu, HIHawaii sponsor a teacher$6,000
Hawaii FoodbankHonolulu, HIGeneral charitable purpose$5,000
Institute of Human ServicesHonolulu, HIKahauiki village program$5,000
Urban Land InstituteHonolulu, HIHawaii conference program$5,000
Hawaii Friends of Restorative JustiHonolulu, HIWccc gym project$5,000
Catholic Charities HawaiiHonolulu, HIGeneral charitable purpose$5,000
East West Center FoundationHonolulu, HIGeneral charitable purpose$5,000
Hanahauoli SchoolHonolulu, HIEducational purpose$5,000
Hoola Na PuaHonolulu, HIGeneral charitable purpose$5,000
Maui Food BankWailuku, HIGeneral charitable purpose$5,000
Punahou SchoolHonolulu, HIJ watumull endowment$5,000
University of Hawaii FoundationHonolulu, HIEducational purpose$5,000
Island Pacific AcademyKapolei, HIEducational purpose$5,000
Mary Star of the SeaHonolulu, HIPreschool program$5,000
RyseHonolulu, HIGeneral charitable purpose$5,000
Univ of Hi School of Pacific & AsiaHonolulu, HIEducational purpose$5,000
Goodwill IndustryBaltimore, MDGeneral charitable purpose$5,000
Lanakila Pacific FoundationHonolulu, HILanakila custom products program$3,000
Public Schools of Hawaii FoundationHonolulu, HIGeneral charitable purpose$3,000
Residential Youth Services & EmpoweHonolulu, HIGeneral charitable purpose$3,000
The Sex Abuse Treatment CenterHonolulu, HIGeneral charitable purpose$3,000
Seva FoundationBerkeley, CAGeneral charitable purpose$3,000
Hui Mahiai AinaWaimanalo, HIBlanch waimanalo project$3,000
Lawakua Charitable FundHonolulu, HIGeneral charitable purpose$3,000
Manoa Valley TheaterHonolulu, HIGeneral charitable purpose$3,000
Aloha HarvestHonolulu, HIGeneral charitable purpose$3,000
Honolulu Theater for YouthHonolulu, HIGeneral charitable purpose$2,500
Chaminade UniversityHonolulu, HIEducational purpose$2,500
Hawaii Nature CenterHonolulu, HIGeneral charitable purpose$2,500
After School All StarsHonolulu, HIGeneral charitable purpose$2,000
Aloha CouncilHonolulu, HIGeneral charitable purpose$2,000
American Red CrossHonolulu, HIHawaii chapter$2,000
Big Brothers Big SistersHonolulu, HIGeneral charitable purpose$2,000
Boys & Girls Club of HawaiiHonolulu, HIGeneral charitable purpose$2,000
Child and Family ServiceEwa Beach, HIGeneral charitable purpose$2,000
Diamond Head TheatreHonolulu, HIGeneral charitable purpose$2,000
Domestic Violent Action CenterHonolulu, HIGeneral charitable purpose$2,000
Family ProgramsHonolulu, HIGeneral charitable purpose$2,000
Family PromiseHonolulu, HIGeneral charitable purpose$2,000
Grassroots Institute of HawaiiHonolulu, HIGeneral charitable purpose$2,000
Hale KipaEwa Beach, HIGeneral charitable purpose$2,000
Friends of Hawaii Academy of SciencHonolulu, HIHawaii academy of science$2,000
Kids Hurt TooHonolulu, HIHawaii foster youth coalition$2,000
Hawaii Meals on WheelsHonolulu, HIGeneral charitable purpose$2,000
Hawaii Theatre CenterHonolulu, HIGeneral charitable purpose$2,000
Hawaiian Mission HousesHonolulu, HIGeneral charitable purpose$2,000
Helping Hands HawaiiHonolulu, HIGeneral charitable purpose$2,000

By state: Hawaii 180 · Washington 6 · Missouri 26 · Texas 6 · Pennsylvania 7 · New York 7

About this foundation

J Watumull Fund is a private grantmaking foundation in Honolulu, Hawaii, tax-exempt since 1976. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does J Watumull Fund accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. NONE Deadlines: Applications accepted anytime..

How much does J Watumull Fund give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $684K across 275 grants, a median of $2,000.

Where does J Watumull Fund give?

Hawaii (180 grants), Washington (6 grants), Missouri (26 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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