Private foundation · EIN 99-0292394 · Kaneohe, Hawaii

Minami Community Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Hawaii. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $15K.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 7 grants paid, $170K total, median $15K. 100% of grants stayed in Hawaii. Stated restrictions: Geographical area - kaneohe/kahaluu area of oahu, hawaii

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
7
$170K
Median grant
$15K
Stays in HI
100%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$2.9M

How to apply

Org letterhead; org purpose and proposed use of funds Contact: John Reppun, Po Box 5491, Kaneohe, Hi, 8082778686 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: Geographical area - kaneohe/kahaluu area of oahu, hawaii

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

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
YWCAKaneohe, HIKitchen construction support$72K
Hawaii Education of the ArtsKailua, HITheater and teacher support$51K
Keahiakahoe Canoe ClubKaneohe, HICanoe and equipment$15K
James B Castle High SchoolKaneohe, HICollege scholarships$15K
Castle Alumnicomm AssocKaneohe, HITeacher appreciation week$8,000
Bottles4collegeHauula, HIAloha aina fair$5,000
Pacific American FoundationKailua, HISlow food oahu grant$3,500

About this foundation

Minami Community Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Kaneohe, Hawaii, tax-exempt since 1992. 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 Minami Community Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Org letterhead; org purpose and proposed use of funds Deadlines: NONE.

How much does Minami Community Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $170K across 7 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does Minami Community Foundation give?

Hawaii (7 grants), per its latest filing.

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