George N Wilcox General Trust
The George N Wilcox General Trust is a private foundation established in 1916 in Hawaii. Based in Honolulu, it operates as an independent foundation managed by Bank of Hawaii as corporate trustee.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$20.9M
+7.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.1M
+2.9% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$1.1M
+2.9% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, George N Wilcox General Trust reported a distributable amount of $1.3M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Trust supports a broad range of charitable purposes with primary areas of interest including:
- Social services and child welfare
- Family services
- Education
- Health and healthcare services
- Literacy programs
- Services for the elderly
- Arts and culture
- Hospices
- AIDS services and education
- Community funds
- Delinquency and crime prevention
- Protestant church support
Grantmaking
The Trust offers multiple grant programs:
Grant Types
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Hawaii, with priority given to the island of Kauai.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $20,892,402
- Total Annual Giving: $997,250 to $1,123,500
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $20,892,402 | $19,522,971 | $19,554,521 |
| Revenue | $2,610,215 | $1,165,901 | $794,460 |
| Expenses | $1,279,363 | $1,214,789 | $1,476,536 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,212,474 | $1,185,492 | $1,395,445 |
| Net Investment Income | $2,571,493 | $1,136,604 | $763,472 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,326,550 | $1,220,107 | $1,201,795 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
54 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from George N Wilcox General Trust
G. N. Wilcox Trust Grant - Capital Project
GEORGE N WILCOX GENERAL TRUST
Amount
Up to US $500,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
G. N. Wilcox Trust Grant - General Operating
GEORGE N WILCOX GENERAL TRUST
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
G.N. Wilcox Charitable Trust: Tuition Aid Programs Grant
GEORGE N WILCOX GENERAL TRUST
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include See Attached Schedule ($1,123,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SEE ATTACHED SCHEDULE HONOLULU, HI | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $1,123,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Paula Boyce serves as AVP & Grants Administration Officer.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
No officer/director data available.
Contact Information
Mailing Address: c/o Bank of Hawaii, Corporate Trustee P.O. Box 3170, Department 715 Honolulu, Hawaii 96802-3170
Contact: Paula Boyce, AVP & Grants Administration Officer Phone: 808-538-4945
Website: www.boh.com/philanthropy/grants/g-n-wilcox-trust
EIN: 99-6002445
Frequently Asked Questions
What does George N Wilcox General Trust fund?
The Trust supports a broad range of charitable purposes with primary areas of interest including: • Social services and child welfare • Family services • Education • Health and healthcare services • Literacy programs • Services for the elderly • Arts and culture • Hospices • AIDS services and education • Community funds • Delinquency and crime prevention • Protestant church support
How do I apply for a grant from George N Wilcox General Trust?
The Trust offers multiple grant programs: **Grant Types:** • General Operating grants to support established 501(c)(3) organizations • Capital Project grants for small capital initiatives and equipment expenses (up to $500,000) • Project grants • Tuition Aid Programs **Grant Characteristics:** • Applicants must be established 501(c)(3) organizations • Organizations must demonstrate a strong relationship with the Trust • 100% board financial participation is required • The Trust prefers to be on…
Where does George N Wilcox General Trust make grants?
Hawaii, with priority given to the island of Kauai.
What size grants does George N Wilcox General Trust award?
In 2024, George N Wilcox General Trust awarded 1 grants totaling $1.1M — an average of about $1.1M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is George N Wilcox General Trust required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, George N Wilcox General Trust reported a distributable amount of $1.3M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is George N Wilcox General Trust's EIN?
George N Wilcox General Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-6002445. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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