Foundations that fund organizations in Hana, Hawaii
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Hana nonprofits
28 private foundations gave $1.8M to Hana organizations in their latest filings; 12 of the 28 that say either way accept applications.
38 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Hana around $20K. 14 of these funders are based in Hawaii; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 28
- Accept applications
- 12
- of 28 that state a policy
- Dollars to Hana
- $1.8M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 38
- Typical median grant
- $20K
- Based in HI
- 50%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Hana organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stupski Foundation | San Francisco, CA | 2 | $800K | $400K | Preselected only | To provide general operating support. |
| The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation Inc | Owings Mills, MD | 2 | $200K | $100K | Preselected only | To support na kiai o maui's efforts to provide survivors of…; To support the expansion of this organizations educational… |
| Newman's Own Foundation | Westport, CT | 1 | $75K | $75K | Preselected only | Youth agriculture and culinary education and training |
| Hmsa Foundation | Honolulu, HI | 1 | $75K | $75K | Yes | Operational expenses (hui partner) |
| Maurice and Joanna Sullivan Family Foundation | Honolulu, HI | 1 | $75K | $75K | Preselected only | Unrestricted Gift |
| Kosasa Foundation | Honolulu, HI | 2 | $70K | $35K | Yes | Arts programs for hana schools and adults; K-12 ag education programs at mahele farms |
| McInerny Foundation | Honolulu, HI | 2 | $70K | $35K | Preselected only | Hana arts academy; Career and technical education (cte) x olelo hawaii project… |
| Hana Maui Trust | Hana, HI | 3 | $63K | $13K | Yes | To assist students with scholarships for college.; Volleyball tournament/clubs, hanaside news, limu festival,…; To pay for medical expenses. |
| Ohana O Kohanaike Cultural Foundation | Kailuakona, HI | 1 | $61K | $61K | Preselected only | Rethatching; cleaning; remodel/copper ridge flashing |
| The Laurence H Dorcy Hawaiian Foundation | St Paul, MN | 2 | $50K | $25K | Yes | General operating |
| Cooke Foundation Limited | Honolulu, HI | 2 | $40K | $20K | Yes | Hana arts academy; Ma ka hana ka olelo hawaii |
| Mortimer and Mimi Levitt Foundation Inc | Los Angeles, CA | 1 | $30K | $30K | Yes | Community programming support |
| Agua Fundinc | Front Royal, VA | 1 | $30K | $30K | Preselected only | For general support |
| Hau'oli Mau Loa Foundation | Honolulu, HI | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | Field building: leadership development |
| The Musser Fund | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $25K | $25K | Yes | General operating |
| Merlin Foundation Inc | Missoula, MT | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | Fund programs and projects in the hana community. |
| Nuestro Futuro Inc | Haiku, HI | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | Education |
| Fred Baldwin Memorial Foundation | Honolulu, HI | 3 | $20K | $5,000 | Yes | Hana noeau: afterschool arts & culture program; Hana community kitchen project; Ma ka hana ka ike excavator |
| Ww Meeker Foundation C/O Donahue Fitzgerald Llp | Oakland, CA | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | Educational |
| Servco Foundation | Honolulu, HI | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | Education, housing & shelter, youth development |
| Schiavi Family Foundation | Portland, ME | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General Operating Support |
| Bendon Family Foundation | Paia, HI | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | K-12 ina-based culinary program, kahu ai pono, |
| John R Halligan Charitable Fund C/O Norman Kellerman | Bannockburn, IL | 1 | $7,000 | $7,000 | Preselected only | Unrestricted for general use of charity |
| Frost Family Foundation | Honolulu, HI | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Unrestricted grant |
| The Anne R Dow Family Foundation Inc C/O Karen L Price | Cambridge, MA | 1 | $2,034 | $2,034 | Preselected only | Unrestricted support of organization's purpose |
| Sentry Insurance Foundation Inc | Stevens Point, WI | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Donations - education |
| J Watumull Fund | Honolulu, HI | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | General charitable purpose |
| Anne & Jacob Starr Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Public charity |
Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV, latest electronic return per foundation (2026-10-28). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own checkbox on Part XV line 2. Grants to individuals excluded.
Common questions
Which foundations give to nonprofits in Hana, Hawaii?
Stupski Foundation, The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation Inc, Newman's Own Foundation, Hmsa Foundation, Maurice and Joanna Sullivan Family Foundation and 23 others reported grants to Hana organizations on their latest Form 990-PF.
How do I approach a foundation that doesn't accept applications?
A foundation that checks "contributes only to preselected organizations" on its 990-PF won't review a cold proposal. Look at who it funds, find a shared board member, grantee or advisor, and ask for an introduction. Foundations that accept applications usually list a contact and deadlines in Part XV; we show that text on each foundation's page.
Is this list complete?
No. It covers private foundations (Form 990-PF filers) whose latest electronic return lists at least one grant to an organization in Hana. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.