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Est.

2014

Fiscal Year Start

Oct 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

Hawaii Community Lending is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting initiatives within Hawaii. In 2023, it distributed a total of $720,000 across 10 grantees, emphasizing a relationship-based approach to funding. Notably, Hawaii Community Lending does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only, and nonprofits interested in engaging with this funder can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

TO INCREASE ACCESS TO CAPITAL FOR NATIVE HAWAIIANS RESIDING IN HAWAII.
Total Funding Given
$720K
2023
Grantees funded
10
Multi-year grantees
80%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
3
Median 1st year grant
$708.3K
Median 2nd year grant
$1.2M
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
J
Jeff Gilbreath
Board Member
K
Kui Meyer
Board Member
N
Noelle Kai
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to HAWAII COMMUNITY LENDING?
No. HAWAII COMMUNITY LENDING does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does HAWAII COMMUNITY LENDING give?
HAWAII COMMUNITY LENDING primarily gives to organizations located in Hawaii and Virginia. 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 HAWAII COMMUNITY LENDING’s grants?
The largest share of grants from HAWAII COMMUNITY LENDING fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $708 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does HAWAII COMMUNITY LENDING make each year?
In 2023, HAWAII COMMUNITY LENDING awarded about 3 grants, totaling nearly $720 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did HAWAII COMMUNITY LENDING fund recently?
In 2024, HAWAII COMMUNITY LENDING awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include HOPE SERVICES HAWAII INC, HAWAII COUNTY ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL, and NEIGHBORHOOD PLACE OF PUNA. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to HAWAII COMMUNITY LENDING?
HAWAII COMMUNITY LENDING does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.