AINA MOMONA
AI Summary
AINA MOMONA is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives through a relationship-based approach, exclusively by invitation. In the 2024 filing year, the organization disbursed a total of $191.6K across 24 grantees. It does not accept unsolicited proposals; however, nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting to engage with AINA MOMONA.
Mission Statement
ORGANIZED FOR ACHIEVING ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SUSTAINABILITY THROUGH RESTORING SOCIAL JUSTICE AND HAWAIIAN SOVEREIGNTY.
Cause Areas
1
Land resources
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
HAWAII COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Honolulu, HI
$1.6M
42%
Grants Central Station
Kihei, HI
$400.5K
10%
MAUI FIREFIGHTERS RELIEF
Wailuku, HI
$300K
8%
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Total No. of Grants
14
Median 1st year grant
$16.6K
Median 2nd year grant
$11.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to AINA MOMONA?
No. AINA MOMONA does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does AINA MOMONA give?
AINA MOMONA primarily gives to organizations located in Hawaii, Utah, and Georgia. 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 AINA MOMONA’s grants?
The largest share of grants from AINA MOMONA fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $17 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does AINA MOMONA make each year?
In 2025, AINA MOMONA awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $410 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did AINA MOMONA fund recently?
In 2024, AINA MOMONA awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include HAWAII COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, Grants Central Station, and MAUI FIREFIGHTERS RELIEF. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to AINA MOMONA?
AINA MOMONA does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.