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AI Summary

The Hawaii Foundation for the Blind is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach, operating by invitation only and not accepting unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with this funder can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting. In the 2025 filing year, the foundation paid a total of $155K in grants to two grantees.

Total Funding Given
$155K
2025
Grantees funded
2
Multi-year grantees
50%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
2
Median 1st year grant
$73.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$50K
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Art Cabanilla
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Natalie Barrett
Board Member
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Alan Kobayashi
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to HAWAII FOUNDATION FOR THE BLIND?
No. HAWAII FOUNDATION FOR THE BLIND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does HAWAII FOUNDATION FOR THE BLIND give?
HAWAII FOUNDATION FOR THE BLIND primarily gives to organizations located in Hawaii and Louisiana. 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 FOUNDATION FOR THE BLIND’s grants?
The largest share of grants from HAWAII FOUNDATION FOR THE BLIND fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $74 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does HAWAII FOUNDATION FOR THE BLIND make each year?
In 2025, HAWAII FOUNDATION FOR THE BLIND awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $155 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did HAWAII FOUNDATION FOR THE BLIND fund recently?
In 2025, HAWAII FOUNDATION FOR THE BLIND awarded grants to about 2 grantees. Recent grantees include HAWAII ASSOCIATION OF THE BLIND and RANDOLPH SHEPPARD VENDORS OF AMERICA. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to HAWAII FOUNDATION FOR THE BLIND?
HAWAII FOUNDATION FOR THE BLIND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.