Private foundation · EIN 99-0281956 · Honolulu, Hawaii

Robert and Betty Wo Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Hawaii. The foundation accepts applications (None at present) and its median grant is $5,000.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 12 grants paid, $225K total, median $5,000. 83% of grants stayed in Hawaii. Stated restrictions: Educational, literary, religious or scientific programs or charitable work qualifying under irc 501(c)(3)

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
12
$225K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in HI
83%
of grants
Deadline
See below
None at present
Assets
$1.7M

How to apply

No specified form at present Contact: Co Foundation Board of Directors, 702 S Beretania Street, Honolulu, Hi, 8085455966 Deadlines: None at present Restrictions: Educational, literary, religious or scientific programs or charitable work qualifying under irc 501(c)(3)

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

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of Hawaii FoundationHonolulu, HIGeneral fund$75K
The Queen's Health SystemsHonolulu, HIGeneral fund$50K
American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame Foundation IncHigh Point, NCGeneral fund$40K
Volunteer AllyHonolulu, HIGeneral fund$25K
Community Church of HonoluluHonolulu, HIGeneral fund$11K
Rehab FoundationHonolulu, HIGeneral fund$5,000
American Red CrossHonolulu, HIGeneral fund$5,000
Alliance for Choice in EducationGreenwood Village, COGeneral fund$5,000
Assets SchoolHonolulu, HIGeneral fund$3,500
Central Union ChurchHonolulu, HIGeneral fund$3,000
Iolani SchoolHonolulu, HIGeneral fund$1,500
The PantryHonolulu, HIGeneral fund$1,000

By state: Hawaii 10 · North Carolina 1 · Colorado 1

About this foundation

Robert and Betty Wo Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Honolulu, Hawaii, administered in care of Robert C Wo, tax-exempt since 1990. 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 Robert and Betty Wo Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. No specified form at present Deadlines: None at present.

How much does Robert and Betty Wo Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $225K across 12 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Robert and Betty Wo Foundation give?

Hawaii (10 grants), North Carolina (1 grants), Colorado (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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