The Red Cabin Foundation Trust
The Red Cabin Foundation Trust is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. It supports charitable organizations through grants; its 2024 grantmaking was concentrated in Hawaii, with additional grants to organizations in North Carolina, Massachusetts, Tennessee, and Virginia.
The Red Cabin Foundation Trust at a glance
In short: The Red Cabin Foundation Trust gave $410K across 21 grants in 2024 (avg $20K), mostly in Hawaii. 30% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $410,001
- -2.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 21
- -61.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $19,524
- +155.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $10,317,061
- +27.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (6 of 20, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Hawaii (82% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Red Cabin Foundation Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Red Cabin Foundation Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Hawaii Community Foundation ($120K). Together the top 10 received $350K.
Grant Size Distribution
169 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 160 grants of 169 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 82% of grant dollars went to recipients in Hawaii. North Carolina received 7%, Massachusetts 5%, and Tennessee and Virginia 2% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Red Cabin Foundation Trust open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 20 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $24K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 65% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 25% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 87% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $279K (2020) to $441K (2022). In 2024 it made 21 grants totaling $410K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii Community Foundation Honolulu, HI | Maui Strong Operations | $120,000 |
| Kapiolani Health Foundation Honolulu, HI | Antepartum Program & Pediatric Transport | $50,000 |
| Make-a-Wish Foundation of Hawaii Inc Honolulu, HI | Funds for wish granting | $36,100 |
| The V Foundation Cary, NC | Colon cancer research and Tony Kozy Research Fund | $30,000 |
| Seabury Hall Makawao, HI | Vision Fund | $25,000 |
| Cure Alzheimer's Fund Wellesley Hills, MA | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Make-a-Wish Foundation of Hawaii Inc Honolulu, HI | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Maui Family YMCA Kahului, HI | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Maui Health Foundation Wailuku, HI | Hospital Hui-Emergency Medicine & Breast Cancer Assistance Program | $15,000 |
| Uvsc Haiku, HI | General & Unrestricted | $14,002 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,317,061 | $2,810,272 | $583,762 | $410,001 | 21 | $461,656 | $650,591 | $528,965 |
| 2023 | $8,090,551 | $239,549 | $611,089 | $421,000 | 55 | $467,397 | $118,178 | $457,716 |
| 2022 | $8,462,091 | $338,895 | $600,313 | $441,000 | 32 | $509,620 | $258,511 | $457,082 |
| 2021 | $8,723,509 | $1,906,580 | $430,317 | $327,000 | 30 | $370,894 | $842,218 | $500,364 |
| 2020 | $7,247,246 | $347,886 | $367,794 | $279,000 | 31 | — | $299,871 | $387,285 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Red Cabin Foundation Trust reported a distributable amount of $529K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in areas including healthcare, cancer research and support, children’s wishes, education, water access, and community services. For example, Kapi'olani Health Foundation says its mission is to create a healthier Hawai'i, while The V Foundation says it funds research and scientists to accelerate progress against cancer. Seabury Hall describes its mission as fostering academic achievement and character; Make-A-Wish Foundation of Hawaii says it creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 21 grants totaling $410,001. Grants ranged from $1,899 to $120,000, with a median grant of $10,000.
Among its largest 2024 grants were $120,000 to Hawaii Community Foundation for Maui Strong Operations; $50,000 to Kapiolani Health Foundation for its Antepartum Program and Pediatric Transport; $36,100 to Make-A-Wish Foundation of Hawaii for wish granting; $30,000 to The V Foundation for colon cancer research and the Tony Kozy Research Fund; and $25,000 to Seabury Hall for its Vision Fund. Other grants included $20,000 to Cure Alzheimer’s Fund, $15,000 each to Maui Family YMCA and Maui Health Foundation, and $14,002 to UVSC.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists these trustees: Tamar Chotzen Goodfellow, Zoe Chotzen-Tsuruda, Chad S Goodfellow, Chelsea D Goodfellow, and J Stephen Goodfellow.
The Red Cabin Foundation Trust's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Chad S Goodfellow
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Chelsea D Goodfellow
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
J Stephen Goodfellow
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Tamar Chotzen Goodfellow
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Zoe Chotzen-Tsuruda
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Red Cabin Foundation Trust
How much does The Red Cabin Foundation Trust give each year?
The Red Cabin Foundation Trust gave $410K across 21 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $421K across 55 grants.
What is The Red Cabin Foundation Trust's typical grant size?
The Red Cabin Foundation Trust's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $19,524, across 21 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Red Cabin Foundation Trust that year got $13K on average.
Where does The Red Cabin Foundation Trust give grants?
The Red Cabin Foundation Trust gives mostly in Hawaii: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was North Carolina (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Honolulu, HI (7 grants), Kahului, HI (3 grants) and Makawao, HI (2 grants).
Does The Red Cabin Foundation Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 52% of The Red Cabin Foundation Trust's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 21) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Red Cabin Foundation Trust's largest grantees?
The Red Cabin Foundation Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Hawaii Community Foundation ($120,000), Make-a-Wish Foundation of Hawaii Inc ($51,100 across 2 grants) and Kapiolani Health Foundation ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Red Cabin Foundation Trust?
The Red Cabin Foundation Trust reported $10.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $462K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $529K (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 The Red Cabin Foundation Trust fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in areas including healthcare, cancer research and support, children’s wishes, education, water access, and community services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Red Cabin Foundation Trust?
The foundation 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 ↑
What is The Red Cabin Foundation Trust's EIN?
The Red Cabin Foundation Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-6704556. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Red Cabin Foundation 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.
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