Foundations that fund organizations in Kula, Hawaii
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Kula nonprofits
25 private foundations gave $477K to Kula organizations in their latest filings; 9 of the 25 that say either way accept applications.
27 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Kula around $10K. 12 of these funders are based in Hawaii; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 25
- Accept applications
- 9
- of 25 that state a policy
- Dollars to Kula
- $477K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 27
- Typical median grant
- $10K
- Based in HI
- 48%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Kula organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Strong Foundation | Honolulu, HI | 2 | $200K | $100K | Yes | National high school rodeo association finals; Pookela arena cover |
| Garmar Foundation | Honolulu, HI | 2 | $40K | $20K | Preselected only | Unrestricted gift |
| McInerny Foundation | Honolulu, HI | 1 | $40K | $40K | Preselected only | 2025-2026 hws tuition aid program |
| Millsdavis Foundation | St Paul, MN | 1 | $25K | $25K | Yes | Healing with arts & ina |
| Triford Foundation | Sterling Heights, MI | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | Charitable |
| The Makana Aloha Foundation | Kailua, HI | 1 | $20K | $20K | Yes | Grant to help fund a'arts & aina' professional development… |
| Cooke Foundation Limited | Honolulu, HI | 1 | $18K | $18K | Yes | Building a strong foundation in early childhood education:… |
| Ahs Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | General operating |
| Healy Foundation Nm MD & Fl 058704-000 | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | General support |
| Ray & Vera Conniff Foundation 51645983 | Fort Mill, SC | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General support |
| Edward T Cone Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Operating Expenses |
| Fred Baldwin Memorial Foundation | Honolulu, HI | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Kula elementary school choir |
| Anne & Jacob Starr Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Public charity |
| Harold Kl Castle Foundation | Kailua, HI | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Yes | Kula-kalama middle school transition [6214; pc] |
| A & B Wilcox Foundation | Honolulu, HI | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Continue organizations mission |
| Bendon Family Foundation | Paia, HI | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Tuition assistance |
| Dolores F Martin Foundation | Honolulu, HI | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Unrestricted Gift |
| Wayne and Nan Kocourek Foundation | Buffalo Grove, IL | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | To support operational and program expenses. |
| Savitt Family Foundation | Haiku, HI | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Preselected only | Advance education in agriculture. |
| Julia Temple Davis Brown Fdn | Honolulu, HI | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Yes | Unrestricted gift |
| The John E Goerlich Charitable Trust | Holland, OH | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Yes | Contribution |
| The Leblanc Family Foundation | New Port Richey, FL | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | General charitable donation |
| Hitter Family Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | General fundraising |
| The Soo Foundation Inc | Forest, OH | 1 | $1,200 | $1,200 | Preselected only | General |
| Kenney Family Foundation Inc | Baltimore, MD | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
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 Kula, Hawaii?
The Strong Foundation, Garmar Foundation, McInerny Foundation, Millsdavis Foundation, Triford Foundation and 20 others reported grants to Kula 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 Kula. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.