Private foundation · EIN 99-0195093 · Lihue, Hawaii

Waimakua Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Hawaii. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $2,000.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 22 grants paid, $135K total, median $2,000. 100% of grants stayed in Hawaii. Stated restrictions: NONE

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
22
$135K
Median grant
$2,000
Stays in HI
100%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$2.2M

How to apply

No specification Contact: Richard Goodale, 2970 Haleko Road, Lihue, Hi, 8086396170 Deadlines: NONE 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

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
National Tropical Botanical GardenKalaheo, HILimahuli multi-purpose cultural and maintenance facility$30K
Kauai Museum Association LtdLihue, HICapital campaign$22K
Island SchoolLihue, HIBoard matching challenge fund$20K
National Tropical Botanical GardenKalaheo, HIEducation director$20K
Kauai Museum Association LtdLihue, HICapital campaign, reroof wilcox buidling$10K
Hui O LakaKekaha, HIUnrestricted$5,000
Kauai Community CollegeLihue, HIRestricted - hale malama/kipapai$5,000
YWCALihue, HICamp slogget repairs and maintenance$5,000
Garden Island Resource Conservation & DevelopmentLihue, HIKauai forest bird recovery$2,000
Kauai Independant Food BankLihue, HIBackpack program$2,000
Kore KauaiKapaa, HIGeneral operations$2,000
Saint Michael's and All Angels Episcopal ChurchLihue, HIBell tower repairs$2,000
Hanapepe United ChurchEleele, HIGeneral operations$1,000
Kapaa FIRST Hawaiian ChurchKapaa, HIGeneral operations$1,000
Koolau Hui Ia ChurchAnahola, HIGeneral operations$1,000
Malama Hule'iaLihue, HIAlekoko fishpond education$1,000
Waimea United ChurchWaimea, HIGeneral operations$1,000
Waioli Hui Ia ChurchHanalei, HIGeneral operations$1,000
Kkcr Radio StationHanalei, HIUnrestricted$1,000
Hanalei-Wainiha-Haena Community AssociationHanalei, HIUnrestricted$1,000
Malama Kua'ainaHanalei, HIUnrestricted$1,000
Haw'n Mission Children's SocietyHonolulu, HIGeneral operations$1,000

About this foundation

Waimakua Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Lihue, Hawaii, tax-exempt since 1980. 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 Waimakua Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. No specification Deadlines: NONE.

How much does Waimakua Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $135K across 22 grants, a median of $2,000.

Where does Waimakua Foundation give?

Hawaii (22 grants), per its latest filing.

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