Private foundation · EIN 94-3270714 · Honolulu, Hawaii · Philanthropy & grantmaking

A & B Wilcox 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 23 grants paid, $116K total, median $4,000. 65% of grants stayed in Hawaii.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
23
$116K
Median grant
$4,000
Stays in HI
65%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.4M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Samaritan's PurseBoone, NCContinue organizations mission$15K
St Jude's Childrens ResearchMemphis, TNContinue organizations purpose$14K
Charles Dobb-River of LifeHonolulu, HIContinue organizations mission$10K
Mercy ShipsGreen Valley, TXContinue organizations mission$10K
Hub City MissionChehalis, WAContinue organizations mission$8,300
Pregnancy & Wellness MauiKihei, HIContinue organizations mission$8,000
River of Life MissionHonolulu, HIContinue organizations mission$7,200
Malamalama Waldorf SchoolKeeau, HIContinue organizations mission$5,850
Waimea Hawaii Homereaders AssocKamuela, HIContinue organizations mission$5,850
Calvary Hillside ChurchKamuela, HIContinue organizations mission$5,000
Waipuna ChapelKula, HIContinue organizations mission$5,000
808 Homeless Task ForceCaptain Cook, HIContinue organizations mission$4,000
Our RescueDenver, COContinue organizations mission$2,300
Assistance Dogs of HawaiiMakawao, HIContinue organizations mission$2,000
Hearts & SoulsOrvilla, TXContinue organizations mission$2,000
North Hawaii HospiceKamuela, HIContinue organization's mission$2,000
The Food BasketKailuakona, HIContinue organizations mission$2,000
Village of HopeKihei, HIContinue organizations mission$2,000
Hospice MauiWailuku, HIContinue organizations mission$1,000
Humane Society of HawaiiPuunene, HIContinue organizations mission$1,000
Maui Bird RescueKihei, HIContinue organizations mission$1,000
Tunnel to TowersStaten Island, NYContinue organizations mission$1,000
Wounded Warrier ProjectNew Braunfels, TXContinue organizations mission$1,000

By state: Hawaii 15 · North Carolina 1 · Tennessee 1 · Texas 3 · Washington 1 · Colorado 1

About this foundation

A & B Wilcox Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Honolulu, Hawaii, tax-exempt since 1997. 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 A & B Wilcox Foundation 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 A & B Wilcox Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $116K across 23 grants, a median of $4,000.

Where does A & B Wilcox Foundation give?

Hawaii (15 grants), North Carolina (1 grants), Tennessee (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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