HAWAII COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Honolulu, HI, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
99-0261283
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder

Honolulu, HI, US
•
501(c)3
•
EIN
99-0261283
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•
DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
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The Hawaii Community Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking primarily in Hawaii, with additional funding in California and Massachusetts. With a total of $146.8 million granted to 845 grantees in 2024, the foundation operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Cause Areas
1
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
50CAN INC
$27.3M
4%
Honolulu Civil Beat Inc
$7.4M
1%
Hawaii Leadership Forum C/O CFM
$7M
1%
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Total No. of Grants
1
Median 1st year grant
$25K
Median 2nd year grant
$36K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to HAWAII COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
No. HAWAII COMMUNITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does HAWAII COMMUNITY FOUNDATION give?
HAWAII COMMUNITY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Hawaii, California, and Massachusetts. 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 FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from HAWAII COMMUNITY FOUNDATION fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $25 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does HAWAII COMMUNITY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, HAWAII COMMUNITY FOUNDATION awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $146.8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did HAWAII COMMUNITY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, HAWAII COMMUNITY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 850 grantees. Recent grantees include 50CAN INC, Honolulu Civil Beat Inc, and Hawaii Leadership Forum C/O CFM. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to HAWAII COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
HAWAII COMMUNITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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