MAUI PONO FOUNDATION
AI Summary
The Maui Pono Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based approach, providing grants by invitation only. With a total of $220K awarded to 10 grantees in 2025, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO EMPOWER THE MAUI COMMUNITY DEVASTATED BY THE AUGUST 2023 FIRES THROUGH TRANSPARENT GRANT-MAKING PROCESSES AND STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS TO FOSTER RESILIENCE AND CATALYZE SUSTAINABLE RECOVERY INITIATIVES.
Cause Areas
1
Disasters and emergency management
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
HUI NO'EAU
Makawao, HI
$80K
22%
OPERATION HOPE INC
Atlanta, GA
$65K
18%
PACIFIC WHALE FOUNDATION
Wailuku, HI
$51.3K
14%
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Total No. of Grants
10
Median 1st year grant
$22.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to MAUI PONO FOUNDATION?
No. MAUI PONO FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does MAUI PONO FOUNDATION give?
MAUI PONO FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Hawaii 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 MAUI PONO FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from MAUI PONO FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $23 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does MAUI PONO FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, MAUI PONO FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $220 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did MAUI PONO FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, MAUI PONO FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include HUI NO'EAU, OPERATION HOPE INC, and PACIFIC WHALE FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to MAUI PONO FOUNDATION?
MAUI PONO FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.