Foundations that fund organizations in Kona, Hawaii
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Kona nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $43K to Kona organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
4 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Kona around $5,000. 2 of these funders are based in Hawaii; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Kona
- $43K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 4
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in HI
- 50%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Kona organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaimas Foundation | Colorado Springs, CO | 1 | $35K | $35K | Preselected only | General operations |
| Cooke Foundation Limited | Honolulu, HI | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Growing beauty and learning: edible gardens at innovations… |
| Rights Education Adoption & Protection for Animal Welfare | Palm Desert, CA | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | General operating |
| Jacob E Teitelbaum Family Foundation | Kailua Kona, HI | 1 | $750 | $750 | Preselected only | Help develop a sense of community and enhance spiritual exp… |
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 Kona, Hawaii?
Kaimas Foundation, Cooke Foundation Limited, Rights Education Adoption & Protection for Animal Welfare, Jacob E Teitelbaum Family Foundation reported grants to Kona 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 Kona. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.