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The Charles and Mitch Ota Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses its funding primarily in Hawaii, Oregon, and Arizona. The foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, granting funds solely by invitation. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

HAWAII COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
$2.6M
49%

UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII FOUNDATION
$212K
4%
MAUI HIGH SCHOOL FOUNDATION
$206.8K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
39
Median 1st year grant
$30K
Median 2nd year grant
$31.5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CHARLES AND MITCH OTA FOUNDATION?
No. CHARLES AND MITCH OTA FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CHARLES AND MITCH OTA FOUNDATION give?
CHARLES AND MITCH OTA FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Hawaii, Oregon, and Arizona. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are CHARLES AND MITCH OTA FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CHARLES AND MITCH OTA FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $30 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does CHARLES AND MITCH OTA FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, CHARLES AND MITCH OTA FOUNDATION awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $1.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CHARLES AND MITCH OTA FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, CHARLES AND MITCH OTA FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include HAWAII COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII FOUNDATION, and MAUI HIGH SCHOOL FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CHARLES AND MITCH OTA FOUNDATION?
CHARLES AND MITCH OTA FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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