George N Wilcox General Trust
The George N Wilcox General Trust is a private foundation based in Honolulu, Hawaii. Its listed grant programs support organizations and institutions in areas including arts, education, environment, health, human services, religion, and community service.
George N Wilcox General Trust at a glance
In short: George N Wilcox General Trust gave $1.2M across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $1.2M), mostly in Hawaii. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,188,265
- +5.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,188,265
- +5.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,188,265
- Total assets
- $21,358,382
- +2.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Hawaii (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to George N Wilcox General Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The Trust states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Next open deadline
- April 1, 2027 (G. N. Wilcox Trust Grant - Capital Project)
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 3170 Dept 715, Honolulu, HI 96802-3170
Phone: (808) 694-4399
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
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
April 1, 2027
Listed date — confirm with the funder
G. N. Wilcox Trust Grant - General Operating
George N Wilcox General Trust
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
G.N. Wilcox Charitable Trust: Tuition Aid Programs Grant
George N Wilcox General Trust
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who George N Wilcox General Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 4 grants of 5 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing’s grant dollars were entirely directed to Hawaii. The program descriptions focus on organizations and institutions in Hawaii, with particular emphasis on Kauai in the general operating and tuition aid programs.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How George N Wilcox General Trust gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−9%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 89% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $977K (2021) to $1.3M (2022). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| See Attached Schedule Honolulu, HI | Program Support | $1,188,265 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $21,358,382 | $1,807,870 | $1,341,892 | $1,188,265 | 1 | $1,277,795 | $1,757,060 | $1,443,279 |
| 2024 | $20,892,402 | $2,610,215 | $1,279,363 | $1,123,500 | 1 | $1,212,474 | $2,571,493 | $1,326,550 |
| 2023 | $19,522,971 | $1,165,901 | $1,214,789 | $1,092,000 | 1 | $1,185,492 | $1,136,604 | $1,220,107 |
| 2022 | $19,554,521 | $794,460 | $1,476,536 | $1,302,500 | 1 | $1,395,445 | $763,472 | $1,201,795 |
| 2021 | $20,230,038 | $2,501,335 | $1,107,276 | $976,500 | 1 | $1,064,211 | $2,478,620 | $1,344,102 |
| 2020 | $18,832,443 | $1,322,398 | $1,135,708 | $1,000,000 | 74 | — | $1,306,313 | $1,127,979 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, George N Wilcox General Trust reported a distributable amount of $1.4M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available program descriptions list support for general operating costs, small capital projects and equipment, and tuition aid for tax-exempt educational institutions in Hawaii serving preschool through grade 12. The programs describe Hawaii as the primary service area, with particular emphasis on Kauai in the general operating and tuition aid programs.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the Trust reported one grant totaling $1,188,265. The filing lists the recipient as “SEE ATTACHED SCHEDULE” in Honolulu, Hawaii, and gives the purpose as program support. With one reported grant, the grant amount was $1,188,265.
The listed capital project program offers awards of up to $500,000 for small capital projects or equipment with total costs under $500,000. It excludes individuals, real estate purchases, and deficit funding. The general operating program describes support for established 501(c)(3) organizations, while the tuition aid program is for tax-exempt educational institutions serving preschool through grade 12 in Hawaii. Program descriptions also state that an organization may submit one request per year; the capital program will not consider a new request while a prior pledge or report is outstanding. They describe full board financial participation as a requirement for the general operating and tuition aid programs, and say the Trust prefers to be one of several funders.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
George N Wilcox General Trust's only listed officer is Bank Of Hawaii, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bank Of Hawaii
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$23K (2020) → $24K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $24K, to Bank of Hawaii (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about George N Wilcox General Trust
How much does George N Wilcox General Trust give each year?
George N Wilcox General Trust gave $1.2M across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.1M across 1 grant.
How large is George N Wilcox General Trust?
George N Wilcox General Trust reported $21.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.4M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does George N Wilcox General Trust fund?
The available program descriptions list support for general operating costs, small capital projects and equipment, and tuition aid for tax-exempt educational institutions in Hawaii serving preschool through grade 12. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from George N Wilcox General Trust?
The Trust states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does George N Wilcox General Trust make grants?
The 2025 filing’s grant dollars were entirely directed to Hawaii. The program descriptions focus on organizations and institutions in Hawaii, with particular emphasis on Kauai in the general operating and tuition aid programs.
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 2020–2025.
Does George N Wilcox General Trust accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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