How to apply
Letter to foundation stating request and purpose of organization Contact: Trasewind Group Foundation, 201 Merchant St Suite 2000, Honolulu, Hi, 8085648309 Deadlines: Open year round Restrictions: N/A
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
Top 60 of 146 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV. Part XV itemizes $1.5M; Part I reports $2.0M in contributions paid
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii Community FoundationHonolulu, HI | Exempt purposes of the organization | $101K |
| Us-Japan CouncilHonolulu, HI | Exempt purposes of the organization | $100K |
| Public Schools of Hawaii FoundationHonolulu, HI | Exempt purposes of the organization | $79K |
| Hawaii Executive CollaborativeHonolulu, HI | Exempt purposes of the organization | $75K |
| Hawaii United Okinawa AssociationHonolulu, HI | Exempt purposes of the organization | $50K |
| American Heart Association IncHonolulu, HI | Exempt purposes of the organization | $41K |
| Hawaii Foodbank IncHonolulu, HI | Exempt purposes of the organization | $35K |
| Kapiolani Health FoundationHonolulu, HI | Exempt purposes of the organization | $33K |
| Uh FoundationHonolulu, HI | Exempt purposes of the organization | $32K |
| KupuHonolulu, HI | Exempt purposes of the organization | $28K |
| YMCA of HonoluluHonolulu, HI | Exempt purposes of the organization | $26K |
| Center for Tomorrow's LeadersHonolulu, HI | Exempt purposes of the organization | $25K |
| Grassroot Institute of HawaiiHonolulu, HI | Exempt purposes of the organization | $25K |
| Hawaii Public RadioHonolulu, HI | Exempt purposes of the organization | $25K |
| Holomua CollectiveHonolulu, HI | Exempt purposes of the organization | $25K |
| Housing Hawaii's FutureHonolulu, HI | Exempt purposes of the organization | $25K |
| Makiki Christian ChurchHonolulu, HI | Exempt purposes of the organization | $25K |
| Movers and ShakasHonolulu, HI | Exempt purposes of the organization | $25K |
| Teach for America HawaiiHonolulu, HI | Exempt purposes of the organization | $25K |
| Volunteer AllyHonolulu, HI | Exempt purposes of the organization | $25K |
| Daihonzan Chozen-Ji International Zen DojoHonolulu, HI | Exempt purposes of the organization | $25K |
| American Cancer Society HawaiiHonolulu, HI | Exempt purposes of the organization | $24K |
| Hawaii Theatre CenterHonolulu, HI | Exempt purposes of the organization | $20K |
| Maui Economic Opportunity IncHonolulu, HI | Exempt purposes of the organization | $18K |
| Japanese Cultural Center of HawaiiHonolulu, HI | Exempt purposes of the organization | $18K |
| A Better Chinatown AssociationHonolulu, HI | Exempt purposes of the organization | $15K |
| American Red Cross Hawaii State ChapterHonolulu, HI | Exempt purposes of the organization | $15K |
| Council for Native Hawaiian AdvancementHonolulu, HI | Exempt purposes of the organization | $15K |
| St Andrew's SchoolsHonolulu, HI | Exempt purposes of the organization | $15K |
| The Gift Foundation of HawaiiHonolulu, HI | Exempt purposes of the organization | $14K |
| Public Schools of Hawaii FoundationHonolulu, HI | Exempt purposes of the organization | $13K |
| Goodwill Industries of Hawaii IncHonolulu, HI | Exempt purposes of the organization | $12K |
| Parents and Children TogetherHonolulu, HI | Exempt purposes of the organization | $12K |
| Child & Family ServiceHonolulu, HI | Exempt purposes of the organization | $11K |
| Boys & Girls Club of HawaiiHonolulu, HI | Exempt purposes of the organization | $10K |
| American Film FoundationHonolulu, HI | Exempt purposes of the organization | $10K |
| Hale MahaoluHonolulu, HI | Exempt purposes of the organization | $10K |
| Hale Makua Health ServicesHonolulu, HI | Exempt purposes of the organization | $10K |
| Hawaii Economic AssociationHonolulu, HI | Exempt purposes of the organization | $10K |
| Hawaii Symphony OrchestraHonolulu, HI | Exempt purposes of the organization | $10K |
| Honolulu Civil Beat IncHonolulu, HI | Exempt purposes of the organization | $10K |
| Japanese American National MuseumHonolulu, HI | Exempt purposes of the organization | $10K |
| Oahu Economic Development BoardHonolulu, HI | Exempt purposes of the organization | $10K |
| Pacific International Center for High Technology ResearchHonolulu, HI | Exempt purposes of the organization | $10K |
| Pacific Region Baseball IncHonolulu, HI | Exempt purposes of the organization | $10K |
| The Pantry By Feeding Hawaii TogetherHonolulu, HI | Exempt purposes of the organization | $10K |
| YWCA of OahuHonolulu, HI | Exempt purposes of the organization | $9,628 |
| Hawaiian Humane SocietyHonolulu, HI | Exempt purposes of the organization | $9,250 |
| Fund for the Pacific CenturyHonolulu, HI | Exempt purposes of the organization | $8,800 |
| Ho'ola Na PuaHonolulu, HI | Exempt purposes of the organization | $8,500 |
| Kuakini FoundationHonolulu, HI | Exempt purposes of the organization | $8,500 |
| Alzheimer's AssociationHonolulu, HI | Exempt purposes of the organization | $8,400 |
| Assets SchoolHonolulu, HI | Exempt purposes of the organization | $8,160 |
| Polynesian Voyaging SocietyHonolulu, HI | Exempt purposes of the organization | $8,000 |
| Purple Mai'a FoundationHonolulu, HI | Exempt purposes of the organization | $7,500 |
| Scouting America Aloha CouncilHonolulu, HI | Exempt purposes of the organization | $7,500 |
| Lanakila PacificHonolulu, HI | Exempt purposes of the organization | $7,100 |
| Rehab FoundationHonolulu, HI | Exempt purposes of the organization | $7,050 |
| Diamond Head TheatreHonolulu, HI | Exempt purposes of the organization | $7,020 |
| Hawaii Youth SymphonyHonolulu, HI | Exempt purposes of the organization | $6,978 |
About this foundation
Tradewind Group Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Honolulu, Hawaii, administered in care of Franklin M Tokioka, 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.
Does Tradewind Group Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Letter to foundation stating request and purpose of organization Deadlines: Open year round.
How much does Tradewind Group Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $1.5M across 146 grants, a median of $5,000.
Where does Tradewind Group Foundation give?
Hawaii (146 grants), per its latest filing.
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