Foundations that fund organizations in Waialua, Hawaii
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Waialua nonprofits
12 private foundations gave $104K to Waialua organizations in their latest filings; 5 of the 11 that say either way accept applications.
12 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Waialua around $7,500. 6 of these funders are based in Hawaii; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 12
- Accept applications
- 5
- of 11 that state a policy
- Dollars to Waialua
- $104K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 12
- Typical median grant
- $7,500
- Based in HI
- 50%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Waialua organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McInerny Foundation | Honolulu, HI | 1 | $35K | $35K | Preselected only | Waialua high school robotics project |
| Ebv Foundation | Henderson, NV | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | To assist Veterans in the development of their business. |
| Ama Olukai Foundation | Honolulu, HI | 1 | $12K | $12K | Yes | General operating support |
| Patagoniaorg | Ventura, CA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | To support environmental projects. |
| The Zierk Family Foundation | Dallas, TX | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | To support the church. |
| Stephanie and Peter Nolan Foundation | Hermosa Beach, CA | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Preselected only | As needed |
| Cooke Foundation Limited | Honolulu, HI | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Little fire ant detector dog project |
| Thomas and Elizabeth Brodhead Foundation | Honolulu, HI | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Program support |
| Oahu Interscholastic Association Athletic Foundation | Honolulu, HI | 1 | $1,900 | $1,900 | Yes | Athletics |
| Emerald Creek Foundation | Austin, TX | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Preselected only | To support education at st. michael school |
| Rm Towill Foundation | Honolulu, HI | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Charitable - general |
| Abundantly Giving Foundation Reach Cares | San Diego, CA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Not stated | Outreach |
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 Waialua, Hawaii?
McInerny Foundation, Ebv Foundation, Ama Olukai Foundation, Patagoniaorg, The Zierk Family Foundation and 7 others reported grants to Waialua 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 Waialua. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.