How to apply
This application is available for online submission. Your organization must first establish an online account with the hawaii community foundation to access the online application. Please go to https://nexus.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/nonprofit to request an account or, if you already have an account, to access the online application. Contact: Hawaii Community Foundation, 827 Fort Street, Honolulu, Hi, 8085665524 Deadlines: February 1 & august 2 Restrictions: Applicants must have 501(c)(3) status or must apply through a fiscal sponsor with 501 (c)(3) status. Applicants must be located or have significant programs in maui county. Grants are for a one-year term. Grantees may not receive more than one grant at a time and no more than one grant in any twelve-month period. Grantees may reapply for funding in subsequent years but generally the foundation is not a source of ongoing support for any organization. Average grants are $5,000 with occasional exceptions. Capital campaign requests, while not a priority, may be considered in some situations. Fina…
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
45 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| J Walter Cameron CenterWailuku, HI | Ka'a kokua - maintenance cart acquisition | $18K |
| Makawao Union ChurchPaia, HI | 2025 annual grant | $12K |
| American Bird ConservancyThe Plains, VA | Restoring seabirds on west maui within the makamakaole conservation fence | $10K |
| Hawaiian Islands Land TrustHonolulu, HI | Nuu ecological & educational stewardship program 2025/26 | $10K |
| Hawaiian Mission Children's SocietyHonolulu, HI | Preserving lahaina's resilient history | $10K |
| Ma Ka Hana Ka Ike Building ProgramHana, HI | Ma ka hana ka ike excavator | $10K |
| Maui Academy of Performing ArtsWailuku, HI | Mapas arts education school partnership programs | $10K |
| Maui Humane Society IncPuunene, HI | Maui humane society animal care and enrichment | $10K |
| When We ShineKula, HI | Kula elementary school choir | $10K |
| Kelea FoundationPaia, HI | Accessible van driver training | $8,963 |
| Girl Scouts of HawaiiHonolulu, HI | Girl scouts learning experience (gsle) | $7,500 |
| Malama Na Makua a KeikiPaia, HI | Wahine mana garden program | $7,500 |
| Friends of Hawaii Technology AcademyWaipahu, HI | Food security and resiliency education in k-12 | $6,500 |
| UvscHaiku, HI | Financial assistance program for cancer fighters in maui county | $6,500 |
| Boy Scouts of AmericaHonolulu, HI | Be prepared! bringing automated external defibrillators to maui scouting sites | $5,716 |
| American National Red CrossHonolulu, HI | Red cross home fire campaign on maui | $5,000 |
| Carden Academy of MauiMakawao, HI | Carden academy performing arts expansion | $5,000 |
| Family Promise of HawaiiHonolulu, HI | Maui family fund | $5,000 |
| Hana ArtsHana, HI | Hana noeau: afterschool arts & culture program | $5,000 |
| Hana Business Council IncHana, HI | Hana community kitchen project | $5,000 |
| Hawaii Farmers Union FoundationWaianae, HI | Hana farmers market | $5,000 |
| Hawaii International Film FestivalHonolulu, HI | 2025 hiff maui showcase and hiff education programs | $5,000 |
| Hawaii Nature Center IncHonolulu, HI | Hawaii nature center school programs and nature adventure camps | $5,000 |
| Historic Hawaii FoundationHonolulu, HI | Makawao historic district story map & public program | $5,000 |
| Hokulani Children's Theatre of MolokaiHoolehua, HI | Hokulani children's theatre of molokai | $5,000 |
| Hoola Na PuaHonolulu, HI | Empowering maui: protecting youth from sexual exploitation and trafficking | $5,000 |
| Hospice Maui IncWailuku, HI | Portable ventilator access & patient transport pilot program | $5,000 |
| Hui NoeauMakawao, HI | Hui no'eau inspiring abilities program at arc of maui county | $5,000 |
| Ka Ipu Kukui IncKahului, HI | Stay maui nui | $5,000 |
| Kristi Yamaguchi's Always Dream FoundationHonolulu, HI | Always reading program in maui county | $5,000 |
| Lanai Academy of Performing ArtsLanai City, HI | Lapa 2025 performing arts programs | $5,000 |
| Lines for LifePortland, OR | Youthline hawaii youth development | $5,000 |
| Lokahi PacificWailuku, HI | Maui county public art program | $5,000 |
| Maui Swim Club IncKahului, HI | Maui swim club inc. | $5,000 |
| Na Hoaloha-Maui Interfaith Volunteer CaregiversWailuku, HI | 2025 volunteer recruitment | $5,000 |
| National Tropical Botanical GardenKalaheo, HI | Water supply security for kahanu garden | $5,000 |
| Nisei Veterans Memorial CenterKahului, HI | Defining courage exhibits | $5,000 |
| Parents and Children TogetherHonolulu, HI | Pact maui domestic violence resource expansion | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Great Northwest Hawaii Alaska Indiana & Ky IncSeattle, WA | Safety-net family planning and sexual health services | $5,000 |
| Real Ongoing Opportunities to Soar IncHaiku, HI | Outdoor campus repairs | $5,000 |
| Roots RebornKahului, HI | Immigrant rights legal aid program | $5,000 |
| Sust Aina Ble MolokaiKaunakakai, HI | 15 years strong at sust'ainable molokai: powering progress & impact through funding & evaluation | $5,000 |
| Trust for Public LandLos Angeles, CA | Maui bassed programs | $5,000 |
| Hoolehua Homesteaders AssociationHoolehua, HI | Prince kuhio ho'olaulea molokai | $4,000 |
| Project Vision HawaiiHonolulu, HI | Health outreach maui | $3,500 |
By state: Hawaii 41 · Virginia 1 · Oregon 1 · Washington 1 · California 1
About this foundation
Fred Baldwin Memorial Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Honolulu, Hawaii, administered in care of Hawaii Community Foundation, tax-exempt since 1943. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Fred Baldwin Memorial Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. This application is available for online submission. Your organization must first establish an online account with the hawaii community foundation to access the online application. Deadlines: February 1 & august 2.
How much does Fred Baldwin Memorial Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $290K across 45 grants, a median of $5,000.
Where does Fred Baldwin Memorial Foundation give?
Hawaii (41 grants), Virginia (1 grants), Oregon (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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