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The Empowerment Fund of Honolulu is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking within Hawaii. With a total of $57.5K in grants paid to 10 grantees in 2024, the fund operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the fund can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
'IOLANI SCHOOL
HONOLULU, HI
$15K
14%
HUI POHALA
Honolulu, HI
$15K
14%
PUNAHOU SCHOOL
Honolulu, HI
$9K
8%
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Total No. of Grants
7
Median 1st year grant
$2.4K
Median 2nd year grant
$5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to EMPOWERMENT FUND OF HONOLULU?
No. EMPOWERMENT FUND OF HONOLULU does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does EMPOWERMENT FUND OF HONOLULU give?
EMPOWERMENT FUND OF HONOLULU primarily gives to organizations located in Hawaii and District Of Columbia. 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 EMPOWERMENT FUND OF HONOLULU’s grants?
The largest share of grants from EMPOWERMENT FUND OF HONOLULU fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $2,400. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does EMPOWERMENT FUND OF HONOLULU make each year?
In 2024, EMPOWERMENT FUND OF HONOLULU awarded about 7 grants, totaling nearly $58 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did EMPOWERMENT FUND OF HONOLULU fund recently?
In 2024, EMPOWERMENT FUND OF HONOLULU awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include 'IOLANI SCHOOL, HUI POHALA, and PUNAHOU SCHOOL. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to EMPOWERMENT FUND OF HONOLULU?
EMPOWERMENT FUND OF HONOLULU does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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