Maui United Way
Maui United Way is a public charity based in Wailuku, Hawaiʻi, serving Maui, Molokai and Lānaʻi. Founded in 1945, it brings together nonprofits, businesses, government, funders and residents, and invests in community programs and partnerships rather than replacing direct-service organizations.
Maui United Way at a glance
In short: Maui United Way gave $2.0M across 43 grants in 2025 (avg $47K), mostly in Hawaii. 44% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,002,334
- +74.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 43
- -27.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $46,566
- +139.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,020
- Total assets
- $27,338,220
- +1.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 44% first-time grantees (19 of 43, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Hawaii (95% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Maui United Way
- How to Apply
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Create or log in to an account through the grantee portal to access current applications. Check each program’s eligibility requirements; the Ola Maui Nui Grant accepts applications from eligible nonprofits and fiscally sponsored community organizations.
- Review Cycle
- The listed deadline for the 2026–27 Kahua Grants Cohort is September 11, 2026. The website lists October 31, 2026, as the Ola Maui Grant application deadline. The Community Resiliency Grant listing gives April 6, 2026, as its deadline.
- Deadline
- The listed deadline for the 2026–27 Kahua Grants Cohort is September 11, 2026.
- Contact
Mailing address: 95 Mahalani St Ste 24, Wailuku, HI 96793
Phone: (808) 244-8787
Website: https://mauiunitedway.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Maui United Way funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Maui Youth & Family Services ($386K). Together the top 10 received $1.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
221 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 207 grants of 221 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Maui United Way serves Maui, Molokai and Lānaʻi. Its 2025 grant filing reports that 95% of grant dollars went to recipients in Hawaiʻi; listed recipients also included Arizona and Washington, D.C., along with an unspecified state category.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 43 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Maui United Way open to new grantees?
44%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 19 of 43 grantees (44%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $52K; repeat grants $42K. How we count
Medians: $30K first-time, $13K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $410K (2020) to $2.0M (2025). In 2025 it made 43 grants totaling $2.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maui Youth & Family Services Paia, HI | Program Support | $386,008 |
| Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset Foundation Lahaina, HI | Program Support | $260,824 |
| Nohona Health Inc Wailuku, HI | Program Support | $214,554 |
| Imua Family Services Kahului, HI | Program Support | $132,795 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Maui Wailuku, HI | Program Support | $102,775 |
| Pacific Birth Collective Haiku, HI | Program Support | $90,000 |
| Ohana Makamae Hana, HI | Program Support | $75,000 |
| Hale Kipa Inc Honolulu, HI | Program Support | $63,000 |
| Roots Reborn | Program Support | $59,889 |
| Sr Partners LLC Wailuku, HI | Program Support | $51,178 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $27,338,220 | $4,762,927 | $5,928,647 | $2,002,334 | 43 | $1,271,963 |
| 2024 | $26,870,882 | $35,799,837 | $11,594,332 | $1,146,048 | 59 | $851,722 |
| 2023 | $2,463,361 | $1,656,060 | $1,826,505 | $460,979 | 40 | $76,843 |
| 2022 | $2,459,094 | $1,662,506 | $1,808,387 | $442,909 | 39 | $149,769 |
| 2021 | $3,068,655 | $1,792,344 | $1,678,801 | $485,442 | 40 | $233,284 |
| 2020 | $2,620,432 | $1,360,872 | $1,157,306 | $409,865 | 30 | $38,993 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Maui United Way’s mission is to advance and nurture the well-being of its Maui, Molokai and Lānaʻi communities through impactful, equitable and sustainable initiatives. Its Ola Maui Nui Grant identifies four funding priorities: community recovery, financial security, food resiliency and healthy communities.
The organization supports nonprofits and community-led initiatives, including some grassroots efforts that use a fiscal sponsor. Examples of grantees’ work include child and family services, youth educational and recreational activities, birth and wellness support, behavioral health counseling, arts and cultural programming, and housing for low-income people and older adults. These are descriptions of grantees’ missions, not statements of Maui United Way’s own services.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, Maui United Way reported 43 grants totaling $2,002,334. Grant amounts ranged from $6,050 to $386,008, with a median grant of $15,020. The largest awards included $386,008 to Maui Youth & Family Services, $260,824 to Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset Foundation, and $214,554 to Nohona Health Inc.; each was listed for program support. Other notable awards were $132,795 to Imua Family Services, $102,775 to Boys & Girls Clubs of Maui, $90,000 to Pacific Birth Collective and $75,000 to Ohana Makamae.
The Ola Maui Nui Grant anticipates up to $2.7 million in investment for FY2026–27. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving Maui, Molokai and/or Lānaʻi, as well as community organizations with a fiscal sponsor. Organizations may request a one-time grant of up to $100,000 and may submit one application per review cycle. The website directs applicants to its grantee portal; new applicants must create an account to access an application. Maui United Way also offers the Kahua Grants Cohort, a capacity-building program with training, mentorship, technical assistance and funding opportunities for small to mid-size nonprofits. A separate Community Resiliency Grant is described as multi-year operating support of up to $25,000 per year for eligible nonprofits serving Maui County.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Chris Smith as chairman, Sandy Baz as treasurer and Jennifer Salisbury as secretary. Directors listed are Jamie Peacock, Lalaine Manlapao, Mary Anderson, Max Novena, Scott Crockford, Barb Geary and Ronald Williams.
Maui United Way is led by Chris Smith, Chairman since 2025 (on filings since 2024); 2 of 17 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Chris Smith
Chairman
Director → Chairman, 2025
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lalaine Manlapao
Director
Director → Treasurer, 2021
Treasurer → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jamie Peacock
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Anderson
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Max Novena
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Crockford
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barb Geary
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Inita Fonehama
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jonnie Torres
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Apo
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ronald Williams
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vinnie Linares
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nicholas Winfrey
Former Officer
Cpo → Former Cpo, 2024
Former Cpo → Former Officer, 2025
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$39K (2020) → $41K (2025)
Jason Economou
Former Officer
President & Chair → Former Officer, 2025
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$53K (2025)
Jennifer Salisbury
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sandy Baz
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shanda Vangas
Past Chairman
Director → Chairwoman, 2023
Chairwoman → Past Chairman, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (20)
- Former: Andrea Demetras (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Jennifer Takayesu (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Mark Fornwall (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Simon Poole (2020–2024) — Former Chair
- Former: Wendy Macaheleg (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Mark Klaschka (2022–2024) — Vice Chairman
- Former: U'ilani Tanigawa Lum (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Scott Rodriguez (2024) — Cpo
- Former: Ellen Nashiwa (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Jason Williams (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Lisa Paulson (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Luke Bailey (2020–2023) — Former Vice
- Former: Wilfred Cambra (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Lisa Grove (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Jayson Watts (2023) — Director
- Former: Alex Urban (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Gerry Lum (2020) — Director
- Former: Jacob Tavares (2020) — Chair
- Former: Kari Nunokawa (2020) — Prior President
- Former: Leigh Drewry (2020) — Vice Chair
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 $53K, to Jason Economou (Former Officer). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Maui United Way
How much does Maui United Way give each year?
Maui United Way gave $2.0M across 43 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.1M across 59 grants.
What is Maui United Way's typical grant size?
Maui United Way's median grant in 2025 was $15,020, and its average grant was $46,566, across 43 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Maui United Way that year got $52K on average.
Where does Maui United Way give grants?
Maui United Way gives mostly in Hawaii: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Wailuku, HI (10 grants), Kahului, HI (7 grants), Lahaina, HI (5 grants) and Honolulu, HI (4 grants).
Does Maui United Way give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 43 grants with a stated purpose on Maui United Way's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (43 grants).
Who are Maui United Way's largest grantees?
Maui United Way's largest 2025 grantees include Maui Youth & Family Services ($386,008), Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset Foundation ($260,824) and Nohona Health Inc ($214,554), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Maui United Way?
Maui United Way reported $27.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.8M.
What does Maui United Way fund?
Maui United Way’s mission is to advance and nurture the well-being of its Maui, Molokai and Lānaʻi communities through impactful, equitable and sustainable initiatives. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Maui United Way?
Create or log in to an account through the grantee portal to access current applications. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Maui United Way's EIN?
Maui United Way's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-0086524. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 13, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 9, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Maui United Way funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/maui-united-way-morg_ca63016f500c4ccc8639e91fd9a56a30
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