Honolulu, HI
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| Range | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $5K | 2 |
| $5K–$25K | 46 |
| $25K–$100K | 5 |
| $100K+ | 3 |
Smallest $3,150 · Largest $200,000
| HI | 100% |
| Tax year | Contributions paid | Total assets | Grants listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1,435,979 | $16,988,102 | 71 |
| 2023 | $1,540,367 | $16,225,174 | 46 |
| 2024 | $1,401,350 | $16,034,277 | 56 |
Years shown are the filings ingested so far; more years are added as additional IRS batches are processed.
| Contact | ELIZABETH LENTZ-HILL |
|---|---|
| Address | 827 FORT STREET MALL, HONOLULU, HI, 96813 |
| Phone | 8085665543 |
| ELENTZHILL@HCF-HAWAII.ORG | |
| Form & materials | GRANT APPLICATIONS ARE SUBMITTED ONLINE. AS PART OF THE ONLINE APPLICATION, AN ORGANIZATION MUST PROVIDE A PROFILE. THE ORGANIZATION PROFILE IS TO BE CERTIFIED ANNUALLY & INFORMATION TO BE PROVIDED INCLUDES - 1) IRS 501(C)(3) DETERMINATION LETTER; 2) NUMBER OF FULL-TIME, PART-TIME STAFF & REGULAR VOLUNTEERS; 3) ORGANIZATION MISSION; 4) SERVICE LOCATION; 5) TYPES OF SERVICES PROVIDED; 6) FINANCIAL STATEMENTS & 7) BOARD OF DIRECTORS LIST. THE GRANT APPLICATION CONSISTS OF 4 SECTIONS - 1) PROGRAM OVERVIEW; 2) PROGRAM INFORMATION; 3) TOTAL PROGRAM BUDGET & 4) SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS & CERTIFICATION. FOR PROGRAM INFORMATION, THE APPLICANT MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION REGARDING - 1) ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION; 2) PROBLEM OR OPPORTUNITY; 3) PROJECT OVERVIEW; 4) ACTIVITIES & EXPECTED RESULTS & 5) FUNDING PLAN. IF APPLICABLE, AN ADDENDUM FOR CAPITAL REQUESTS MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION REGARDING - 1) CAPITAL CAMPAIGN & 2) CONSTRUCTION. |
| Deadlines | AUGUST 1 & MARCH 1 OF THE FISCAL YEAR. |
| Restrictions | PART 1 OF 3-THE FOUNDATION'S PRIORITY INTERESTS ARE ARTS, CULTURE, & HUMANITIES; EDUCATION; ENVIRONMENT; & HUMAN SERVICES. THE FOUNDATION MAY MAKE GRANTS IN OTHER AREAS OF INTEREST AT THE DISCRETION OF THE TRUSTEES, BUT UNSOLICITED PROPOSALS OUTSIDE ITS PRIORITY INTERESTS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. APPLICANTS MUST HAVE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE (IRC) 501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHARITY STATUS OR MUST APPLY THROUGH A FISCAL SPONSOR WITH 501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHARITY STATUS. THE FOUNDATION DOES NOT MAKE GRANTS TO SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS CLASSIFIED UNDER SECTION 509(A)(3) OF THE IRC. THE FOUNDATION DOES NOT GENERALLY FUND LOANS, ENDOWENTS, FUNDS FOR RE-GRANTING, CONFERENCES, FESTIVALS OR SIMILAR ONE-TIME EVENTS, RELIGIOUS PROGRAMS, ACTIVITIES THAT HAVE ALREADY OCCURRED, SCHOLARSHIPS, GRANTS OR DIRECT CASH PAYMENTS TO INDIVIDUALS OR FOR THE BENEFIT OF IDENTIFIED INDIVIDUALS. |
| Contact | ELIZABETH LENTZ-HILL |
|---|---|
| Address | 827 FORT STREET MALL, HONOLULU, HI, 96813 |
| Phone | 8085665543 |
| ELENTZHILL@HCF-HAWAII.ORG | |
| Form & materials | GRANT APPLICATIONS ARE SUBMITTED ONLINE. AS PART OF THE ONLINE APPLICATION, AN ORGANIZATION MUST PROVIDE A PROFILE. THE ORGANIZATION PROFILE IS TO BE CERTIFIED ANNUALLY & INFORMATION TO BE PROVIDED INCLUDES - 1) IRS 501(C)(3) DETERMINATION LETTER; 2) NUMBER OF FULL-TIME, PART-TIME STAFF & REGULAR VOLUNTEERS; 3) ORGANIZATION MISSION; 4) SERVICE LOCATION; 5) TYPES OF SERVICES PROVIDED; 6) FINANCIAL STATEMENTS & 7) BOARD OF DIRECTORS LIST. THE GRANT APPLICATION CONSISTS OF 4 SECTIONS - 1) PROGRAM OVERVIEW; 2) PROGRAM INFORMATION; 3) TOTAL PROGRAM BUDGET & 4) SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS & CERTIFICATION. FOR PROGRAM INFORMATION, THE APPLICANT MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION REGARDING - 1) ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION; 2) PROBLEM OR OPPORTUNITY; 3) PROJECT OVERVIEW; 4) ACTIVITIES & EXPECTED RESULTS & 5) FUNDING PLAN. IF APPLICABLE, AN ADDENDUM FOR CAPITAL REQUESTS MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION REGARDING - 1) CAPITAL CAMPAIGN & 2) CONSTRUCTION. |
| Deadlines | AUGUST 1 & MARCH 1 OF THE FISCAL YEAR. |
| Restrictions | PART 2 OF 3-APPLICATIONS FROM A UNIT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII MUST BE SUBMITTED THROUGH THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII FOUNDATION. A GRANTEE MAY NOT RECEIVE MORE THAN ONE GRANT IN ANY FISCAL YR (JULY THROUGH JUNE), EXCEPT THAT A GRANTEE SERVING AS THE FISCAL SPONSOR FOR ANOTHER ORGANIZATION MAY RECEIVE A SECOND GRANT FOR ITS OWN PROJECT. FISCAL SPONSORS ARE ELIGIBLE TO SPONSOR MULTIPLE PROJECTS AT A TIME, INCLUDING THEIR OWN; HOWEVER, THE FOUNDATION'S GUIDELINES BELOW, REGARDING ONGOING FUNDING & SUPPORT FOR TWO CONSECUTIVE FISCAL YRS, WILL APPLY TO FISCALLY SPONSORED ORGANIZATIONS, AS WELL AS ORGANIZATIONS SERVING AS FISCAL SPONSOR. THE FOUNDATION GENERALLY DOES NOT PROVIDE ONGOING FUNDING, SUPPORT ANY ONE PROGRAM FOR MORE THAN TWO CONSECUTIVE FISCAL YRS, OR FUND ANY ONE ORGANIZATION FOR MORE THAN TWO CONSECUTIVE FISCAL YRS. |
| Contact | ELIZABETH LENTZ-HILL |
|---|---|
| Address | 827 FORT STREET MALL, HONOLULU, HI, 96813 |
| Phone | 8085665543 |
| ELENTZHILL@HCF-HAWAII.ORG | |
| Form & materials | GRANT APPLICATIONS ARE SUBMITTED ONLINE. AS PART OF THE ONLINE APPLICATION, AN ORGANIZATION MUST PROVIDE A PROFILE. THE ORGANIZATION PROFILE IS TO BE CERTIFIED ANNUALLY & INFORMATION TO BE PROVIDED INCLUDES - 1) IRS 501(C)(3) DETERMINATION LETTER; 2) NUMBER OF FULL-TIME, PART-TIME STAFF & REGULAR VOLUNTEERS; 3) ORGANIZATION MISSION; 4) SERVICE LOCATION; 5) TYPES OF SERVICES PROVIDED; 6) FINANCIAL STATEMENTS & 7) BOARD OF DIRECTORS LIST. THE GRANT APPLICATION CONSISTS OF 4 SECTIONS - 1) PROGRAM OVERVIEW; 2) PROGRAM INFORMATION; 3) TOTAL PROGRAM BUDGET & 4) SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS & CERTIFICATION. FOR PROGRAM INFORMATION, THE APPLICANT MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION REGARDING - 1) ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION; 2) PROBLEM OR OPPORTUNITY; 3) PROJECT OVERVIEW; 4) ACTIVITIES & EXPECTED RESULTS & 5) FUNDING PLAN. IF APPLICABLE, AN ADDENDUM FOR CAPITAL REQUESTS MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION REGARDING - 1) CAPITAL CAMPAIGN & 2) CONSTRUCTION. |
| Deadlines | AUGUST 1 & MARCH 1 OF THE FISCAL YEAR. |
| Restrictions | PART 3 OF 3-THE FOUNDATION MAY CHOOSE TO FUND OVER A NUMBER OF YRS. IN THE CASE OF A MULTI-YR PLEDGE, PAYMENTS ARE RELEASED IN TWELVE-MONTH INTERVALS, & EACH PAYMENT IS CONTINGENT ON RECEIPT OF A SATISFACTORY PROGRESS REPORT. THE FOUNDATION GENERALLY AWARDS GRANTS UP TO $20,000 BUT WILL ACCEPT GRANT APPLICATIONS EXCEEDING THIS AMOUNT. TRUSTEE SPONSORSHIP IS NO LONGER REQUIRED. REQUESTS FOR MORE THAN $5,000 SHOULD DEMONSTRATE THAT THE COOKE FOUNDATION PORTION OF THE BUDGET DOES NOT EXCEED 30% OF THE TOTAL PROJECT BUDGET. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS OR APPLICATIONS FROM ORGANIZATIONS WITH OVERDUE REPORTS ARE NOT ACCEPTED. BEFORE AN ORGANIZATION RECEIVES A NEW GRANT, ALL PREVIOUS GRANTS MUST BE COMPLETED WITH THE SUBMISSION OF A FINAL REPORT THROUGH THE GRANTS PORTAL. |
Source: 990-PF Part XV line 2, tax year 2024.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honolulu Museum Of Art | HONOLULU, HI | HOMA BERETANIA CAMPUS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS (PMNT 5 OF 5) | $200,000 |
| Punahou School | HONOLULU, HI | PUNAHOU SCHOOL ACADEMY LEARNING COMMONS | $200,000 |
| Honolulu Academy Of Arts | HONOLULU, HI | ANNUAL GRANT - UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| Hanahauoli School | HONOLULU, HI | ANNUAL GRANT - UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| Manoa Heritage Center | HONOLULU, HI | ANNUAL GRANT - UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| Hawaii Symphony Orchestra | HONOLULU, HI | HAWAII SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 2025-26 SEASON | $30,000 |
| Molokai Land Trust | KAUNAKAKAI, HI | ANNUAL GRANT - UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy Of Hawaii | HONOLULU, HI | ANNUAL GRANT - UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 808 Cleanups | HONOLULU, HI | EXPANDING STEWARDSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL | $20,000 |
| Downtown Art Center | HONOLULU, HI | DOWNTOWN ART CENTER'S ART EXHIBITIONS FOR FY 2026 | $20,000 |
| Feeding Hawaii Together | HONOLULU, HI | EXPANDING CAPACITY TO MEET GROWING FOOD INSECURITY | $20,000 |
| Hamakua Youth Foundation | HONOKAA, HI | HAMAKUA YOUTH CENTER | $20,000 |
| Hana Arts | HANA, HI | HANA ARTS ACADEMY | $20,000 |
| Hawaii Foodbank | HONOLULU, HI | FOOD 4 KEIKI SCHOOL PANTRY PROGRAM | $20,000 |
| Honolulu Civil Beat Inc | HONOLULU, HI | ECONOMIC INEQUALITY REPORTING (YEAR 1) | $20,000 |
| Hospice Of Hilo | HILO, HI | FAMILY CENTERED COMMUNITY GRIEF SUPPORT FOR EAST HAWAII | $20,000 |
| Kupu | HONOLULU, HI | KUPU COMMUNITY PROGRAM | $20,000 |
| Lyman House Memorial Museum | HILO, HI | LYMAN MISSION HOUSE RESTORATION | $20,000 |
| Ma Ka Hana Ka Ike Building Program | HANA, HI | MA KA HANA KA OLELO HAWAII | $20,000 |
| Neighborhood Housing Community Development Corporation | KAPAA, HI | BEYOND HOUSING PROGRAM | $20,000 |
| Ocean Alliance Project | HONOLULU, HI | KOAVIEW:: A COMMUNITY BASED APPROACH TO CORAL RESTORATION & ECOLOGICAL MONITORING | $20,000 |
| Parker School | KAMUELA, HI | BROADENING FOUNDATIONS FOR EXCELLENCE | $20,000 |
| Rotary District 5000 Foundation | HONOLULU, HI | CENTENNIAL PARK WAIKIKI PHASE 2 CONSTRUCTION PROJECT | $20,000 |
| Ultimate Hawaiian Trail Run Foundation Inc | LAWAI, HI | KEALA KIDS: YOUTH MENTAL & PHYSICAL HEALTH PREVENTION PROGRAMS | $20,000 |
| University Of Hawaii Foundation | HONOLULU, HI | NEW & TRADITIONAL KOREAN MUSIC IN HONOLULU: A COLLABORATION BETWEEN UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII-DEPT OF MUSIC, HAWAII SYMPHONY | $20,000 |
