Foundations that fund organizations in Pahoa, Hawaii
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Pahoa nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $44K to Pahoa organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
4 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Pahoa around $7,500. 3 of these funders are based in Hawaii; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Pahoa
- $44K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 4
- Typical median grant
- $7,500
- Based in HI
- 75%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Pahoa organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kosasa Foundation | Honolulu, HI | 1 | $30K | $30K | Yes | Environmental restoration and education at keau`ohana state… |
| Harold Kl Castle Foundation | Kailua, HI | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Yes | Pahoa high and intermediate school middle school academy co… |
| Paul Bechtner Foundation C/O Paul C Weaver | Winnetka, IL | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Support for social services |
| J Watumull Fund | Honolulu, HI | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | General charitable purpose |
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 Pahoa, Hawaii?
Kosasa Foundation, Harold Kl Castle Foundation, Paul Bechtner Foundation C/O Paul C Weaver, J Watumull Fund reported grants to Pahoa 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 Pahoa. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.