American Association of University Women Honolulu BR Educational Fund

Enterprise Holdings Foundation

Saint Louis, MO

The Enterprise Holdings Foundation supports charitable and educational nonprofits in communities where Enterprise Mobility operates, focusing on health, education, arts, and disaster relief; applicants must be actively supported by an Enterprise Mobility team member, spouse, or domestic partner. Giving varies widely: it reported 9,499 grants in 2024, but its 2025 filing showed one grant of $101.4 million, so that amount is not a typical award. Applications are accepted at any time through eligible Enterprise-affiliated applicants; the Foundation does not limit giving to preselected organizations.

Atherton Family Foundation

Honolulu, HI

The Atherton Family Foundation funds Hawai‘i-serving nonprofits in arts and culture, community development, education, environment, health, human services, spiritual development, and youth development, with an emphasis on collaborative systems change. Its stated average awards for 2026 are about $13,500 for program grants and $41,500 for capital grants. It accepts applications through its online process at scheduled deadlines.

The Victoria S and Bradley L Geist Foundation

Honolulu, HI

The foundation funds projects for young people transitioning from foster care and capacity-building for organizations serving foster children and their caregivers in Hawaii. Its capacity-building grants are typically $5,000–$40,000; recent annual grant totals varied widely, so a typical overall award size is not stated. It says giving is not limited to preselected organizations and lists application dates of January 15, May 15, and September 15.

Kahala Senior Living Community Inc

Honolulu, HI

In the spirit of ohana, Kahala Senior Living Community and its associates are dedicated to serving the unmet needs of seniors in Hawaii. We are a not-for-profit organization that provides a continuum of high quality residential and health care services enabling our residents to live a gracious hawaiian lifestyle in an environment of dignity, respect, trust, and friendship.

Samuel N & Mary Castle Fdn

Honolulu, HI

The Samuel N & Mary Castle Foundation supports instructional quality and small capital improvements at independent preschools in Hawaii, particularly those aligned with NAEYC standards. Listed awards are up to $30,000 for instructional quality and $25,000 for capital improvements; recent filings show much larger individual grants, but do not specify their purpose. The foundation advises discussing an application with its Executive Director before applying; whether it accepts unsolicited requests is not stated.

Dr Arthur & Bonnie Ennis Foundation

Springfield, IL

The foundation gave $30,000 in 2025 through five grants to a school, church, YMCA and animal-welfare organization in Hawaii, Texas and Indiana. Recent awards ranged from $1,000 to $12,000, with a median of $5,000. It does not limit giving to preselected organizations, requires no form and lists Kathryn Hirota as the application contact.

Laulima Foundation

Honolulu, HI

Kahala NUI Senior Living Foundation Inc

Honolulu, HI

Kahala NUI Senior Living Foundation is a part of the kahala nui community of nonprofit organizations. The kahala nui community includes (a) kahala nui senior living, inc., the parent company; (b) kahala senior living community, inc., which owns and operates a continuing care retirement community, and (c) live well, which provides adult daycare services. The foundation conducts fundraising activities and accepts gifts and contributions on behalf of the kahala nui community. Funds are used primarily to make grants to or on behalf of the kahala nui community.

Cooke Foundation Limited

Honolulu, HI

The Cooke Foundation supports Hawaiʻi community organizations in arts, culture and humanities, education, the environment, and human services; its FY2027 application round focuses on arts and arts education. Recent grants ranged from $3,150 to $200,000, with a median of $20,000, and all 2025 funding went to Hawaiʻi recipients. It accepts applications for the FY2027 arts and arts education round; its annual grants to five selected institutions are not open for application.

IBM International Foundation

Armonk, NY

The IBM International Foundation funds education and workforce programs that build 21st-century and technology job skills, including initiatives for underserved students and job seekers. Its 2024 grants ranged from $10,000 to $8.48 million, with a median of $100,000, and went to organizations across several U.S. states, especially Delaware and Massachusetts. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

First Hawaiian Bank Foundation

Honolulu, HI

The foundation supports educational, religious, health, social, cultural, and civic organizations, primarily in Hawaii. Its 2024 grants ranged from $2,500 to $250,000, with a median of $25,000. It accepts requests by letter at any time and says it does not limit giving to preselected organizations.

American Association of University

Honolulu, HI

The foundation supports education, scholarships, leadership development, and community programs for women and girls, with reported grants focused on Hawai‘i. Its 2024 grants ranged from $541 to $35,000, with a median of $2,500; it does not accept unsolicited requests for charitable contributions, though its separate scholarship and grant programs have application processes.