McInerny Foundation
The McInerny Foundation is a private foundation based in Honolulu, Hawai‘i. Its 2025 filing reports $5,730,840 in grants to 107 recipients, with 97% of grant dollars going to organizations in Hawai‘i. Its listed grant programs cover tuition aid, program and general operating support, and capital projects.
McInerny Foundation at a glance
In short: McInerny Foundation gave $5.7M across 107 grants in 2025 (avg $54K), mostly in Hawaii. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $5,730,840
- -0.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 107
- +10600.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $53,559
- -99.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $35,000
- Total assets
- $138,983,748
- +9.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Hawaii (97% 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 McInerny Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. The program listings describe eligibility for the listed programs but do not provide application materials or a submission process.
- 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
4 open opportunities from McInerny Foundation
General Capital Support Grant
McInerny Foundation
Amount
Up to US $500,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Major Capital Requests Grant
McInerny Foundation
Amount
More than US $500,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Program & General Operating Support Grant
McInerny Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who McInerny Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Iolani School ($346K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $1.9M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($40,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
294 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 166 grants of 294 (56%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing shows that 97% of grant dollars went to Hawai‘i recipients, 2% to Massachusetts, 1% to Colorado, and less than 1% to California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 107 itemized grants.
Cities
How McInerny Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+1%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 88% 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 $4.8M (2023) to $5.8M (2024). In 2025 it made 107 grants totaling $5.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iolani School Honolulu, HI | Iolani School Ka'i Program | $250,000 |
| Teach for America-Hawaii Honolulu, HI | Teach for America Hawaii General Operating Support | $225,000 |
| Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific Foundation Honolulu, HI | Renewing Hope, Rebuilding Futures (10/01/2024 9/30/2025) | $200,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy of Hawaii Honolulu, HI | Resilient Islands: Safeguarding Hawaii's Unique Ecosystems (07/01/25-06/30/26) | $200,000 |
| Straub Foundation Honolulu, HI | Straub Redevelopment, Phase One | $175,000 |
| State of Hawaii Doe - Waipahu High School Waipahu, HI | Early College 3-Year Pledge of $516,600.00 | $170,000 |
| Children's Discovery Center Honolulu, HI | General Operating Support FYE 12/31/25 | $155,000 |
| Parents and Children Together Honolulu, HI | Staying responsive to community needs through shifting conditions (06/01/25-05/31/26) | $150,000 |
| Waikiki Health Honolulu, HI | Primary care program: holistic medical care & human services targeting underserved populations | $150,000 |
| J Walter Cameron Center Wailuku, HI | Access for All: Cameron Center Door Upgrade Project | $125,000 |
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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 | $138,983,748 | $10,423,229 | $7,461,212 | $5,730,840 | 107 | $6,068,570 | $9,226,396 | $6,925,473 |
| 2024 | $127,380,454 | $9,368,177 | $7,035,411 | $5,783,333 | 1 | $6,087,775 | $8,451,584 | $5,688,828 |
| 2023 | $106,032,696 | $5,634,484 | $6,015,273 | $4,797,500 | 1 | $5,098,112 | $4,782,794 | $5,755,121 |
| 2022 | $87,110,148 | $8,468,757 | $6,906,134 | $5,698,684 | 94 | $5,999,351 | $7,628,080 | $5,968,358 |
| 2021 | $85,544,766 | $9,464,253 | $6,361,563 | $5,153,542 | 91 | — | $8,671,242 | $6,190,720 |
| 2020 | $82,442,491 | $5,362,033 | $6,171,386 | $5,045,807 | 89 | — | $4,590,256 | $5,471,346 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, McInerny Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6.9M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s listed fields of interest are arts and culture, community, education, environment, health, and human services. Its program information describes support for programs and projects intended to benefit individuals and families in Hawai‘i, as well as tuition aid and small capital projects.
Grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the kinds of organizations supported. Waikiki Health says it provides affordable, accessible medical and social services, while Parents and Children Together describes its mission as working with Hawai‘i’s children, individuals, and families to create safe and promising futures. The Children’s Discovery Center says it offers children learning-focused exhibits, workshops, and programs. These are the grantees’ descriptions, not statements of the foundation’s mission.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 107 grants totaling $5,730,840. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $250,000, with a median of $35,000. The largest reported awards included $250,000 to Iolani School for its Ka‘i Program; $225,000 to Teach For America-Hawaii for general operating support; and $200,000 each to Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific Foundation and The Nature Conservancy of Hawaii. Other large grants included $175,000 to Straub Foundation, $170,000 to the State of Hawaii DOE for Waipahu High School’s early college program, and $155,000 to Children’s Discovery Center.
The foundation lists active programs for tuition aid, program and general operating support, and general capital support. Tuition aid is for Hawai‘i institutions serving children from preschool through grade 12; church schools and organizations that proselytize or promote religious instruction are excluded. Schools must be accredited or actively pursuing accreditation, and the program generally expects schools to obtain support from multiple contributors. Program and general operating support is described as primarily for 501(c)(3) public charities benefiting Hawai‘i residents. General capital support is for small capital projects, equipment, or renovations with total project costs under $500,000; the program listing states an award range of $0–$500,000 and requires all board members to contribute financially.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Bank of Hawaii as trustee.
McInerny Foundation'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
10 hrs/week
$196K (2020) → $212K (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 $212K, to Bank of Hawaii (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about McInerny Foundation
How much does McInerny Foundation give each year?
McInerny Foundation gave $5.7M across 107 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $5.8M across 1 grant.
What is McInerny Foundation's typical grant size?
McInerny Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $35,000, and its average grant was $53,559, across 107 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does McInerny Foundation give grants?
McInerny Foundation gives mostly in Hawaii: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Honolulu, HI (63 grants), Hilo, HI (5 grants), Kamuela, HI (5 grants) and Kailua, HI (4 grants).
Does McInerny Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 7% of McInerny Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 107) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are McInerny Foundation's largest grantees?
McInerny Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Iolani School ($346,000 across 2 grants), Teach for America-Hawaii ($225,000) and Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific Foundation ($200,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($40,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 13% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is McInerny Foundation?
McInerny Foundation reported $139.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $6.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6.9M (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 McInerny Foundation fund?
The foundation’s listed fields of interest are arts and culture, community, education, environment, health, and human services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from McInerny Foundation?
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is McInerny Foundation's EIN?
McInerny Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-6002356. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does McInerny Foundation 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 October 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 August 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). McInerny Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/mcinerny-foundation-morg_877cca086e2843c08b4cb5d70de7b084
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