HAWAII COUNCIL FOR HUMANITIES

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The Hawaii Council for Humanities is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting initiatives within Hawaii. In 2024, it paid a total of $197.7K in grants to 95 grantees, emphasizing a relationship-based engagement model that operates exclusively by invitation. As the organization does not accept unsolicited proposals, nonprofits interested in funding opportunities are encouraged to explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Mission Statement
PROVIDES PUBLIC HUMANITIES PROGRAMS AS AN AFFILIATE OF THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR HUMANITIES.
Cause Areas
1
Humanities
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
HAWAIIAN MISSION CHILDREN'S SOCIETY
Honolulu, HI
$75.6K
4%

BISHOP MUSEUM
Honolulu, HI
$67K
3%
MAUI ARTS & CULTURAL CENTER
Kahului, HI
$61K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
20
Median 1st year grant
$10K
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 HAWAII COUNCIL FOR HUMANITIES?
No. HAWAII COUNCIL FOR HUMANITIES does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does HAWAII COUNCIL FOR HUMANITIES give?
HAWAII COUNCIL FOR HUMANITIES primarily gives to organizations located in Hawaii, Massachusetts, and New York. 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 COUNCIL FOR HUMANITIES’s grants?
The largest share of grants from HAWAII COUNCIL FOR HUMANITIES fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does HAWAII COUNCIL FOR HUMANITIES make each year?
In 2024, HAWAII COUNCIL FOR HUMANITIES awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $198 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did HAWAII COUNCIL FOR HUMANITIES fund recently?
In 2024, HAWAII COUNCIL FOR HUMANITIES awarded grants to about 100 grantees. Recent grantees include HAWAIIAN MISSION CHILDREN'S SOCIETY, BISHOP MUSEUM, and MAUI ARTS & CULTURAL CENTER. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to HAWAII COUNCIL FOR HUMANITIES?
HAWAII COUNCIL FOR HUMANITIES does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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