Foundations that fund organizations in Hanalei, Hawaii
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Hanalei nonprofits
23 private foundations gave $250K to Hanalei organizations in their latest filings; 7 of the 23 that say either way accept applications.
32 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Hanalei around $6,000. 10 of these funders are based in Hawaii; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 23
- Accept applications
- 7
- of 23 that state a policy
- Dollars to Hanalei
- $250K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 32
- Typical median grant
- $6,000
- Based in HI
- 43%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Hanalei organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sw Wilcox Trust | Honolulu, HI | 2 | $50K | $25K | Preselected only | Halelea cultural exploration program.; General support |
| Cindy and Glenn Frey Foundation | Encino, CA | 5 | $30K | $5,000 | Preselected only | Support |
| Dancing Tides Foundation Inc C/O Flsv Seth Starr | Garden City, NY | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | Charitable contribution |
| The Stanny Foundation | Princeville, HI | 1 | $19K | $19K | Preselected only | Womensand childrens' projects |
| The Richard Meier Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | General support |
| McInerny Foundation | Honolulu, HI | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | Aloha school tution aid program (08/01/2025-07/31/2026) |
| Donald C McGraw Foundation Inc | Delray Beach, FL | 2 | $12K | $6,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| Ama Olukai Foundation | Honolulu, HI | 1 | $12K | $12K | Yes | General operating support |
| The Maria Altmann Family Foundation | Calabasas, CA | 1 | $11K | $11K | Preselected only | Program activities |
| The Marisla Foundation | Laguna Beach, CA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | General support |
| Cooke Foundation Limited | Honolulu, HI | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Junior leaders program (jlp) |
| Ladybug Foundation Inc | Louisville, CO | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Project/Program Support - A Shady Solution` |
| Bendon Family Foundation | Paia, HI | 1 | $8,000 | $8,000 | Preselected only | Education programs |
| The Patricia Dedman Family Foundation | Dallas, TX | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General |
| Waimakua Foundation | Lihue, HI | 4 | $4,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Unrestricted; General operations |
| Dora R Isenberg Trust-Article 9 | Honolulu, HI | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Preselected only | Unrestricted gift |
| Vard Hunt Family Foundation Inc | Hermosa Beach, CA | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | Women's rights |
| Grove Farm Company Foundation | Lihue, HI | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | Assist with ongoing operations |
| Willliam H & Mattie Wattis Harris Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | Charitable |
| The Tina Snider Foundation | Gloucester, MA | 1 | $1,090 | $1,090 | Preselected only | General operations |
| Ehw Broadbent Foundation | Lihue, HI | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Fund operations |
| Gv Kentucky Foundation Inc Mng Agy | Louisville, KY | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Dorothy Yung Foundation Corporation Co Vanessa McFadden | Glen Allen, VA | 1 | — | Preselected only | Art Education |
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 Hanalei, Hawaii?
Sw Wilcox Trust, Cindy and Glenn Frey Foundation, Dancing Tides Foundation Inc C/O Flsv Seth Starr, The Stanny Foundation, The Richard Meier Foundation and 18 others reported grants to Hanalei 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 Hanalei. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.