Chun Foundation Grant Program

The Chun Foundation Grant Program supports medical research and care for children under 15 in Hawaii. Eligible recipients must be local children in need, and funds are allocated for medical expenses not covered by insurance, including transportation costs for treatment. This initiative aims to alleviate the healthcare burden on families.

The Chun Foundation in Memory of Say Chong Chun, Chew Hoong Lum Chun,
and Bowman Michael Chun was created in 1994 for the purpose of funding
organizations which carry on medical research into the causes and cures
of the diseases of children, and those which provide funds for the
medical care of such children, particularly the children of Hawaii. The
donor, Bowman Michael Chun, established the foundation in honor of his
parents and in recognition of his concern for the plight and suffering
of children in Hawaii who are afflicted with disease.
Medical Care of Children (Aged 15 and Under)
Grants will be made to community-based charitable organizations, which in turn distribute these funds in the form of financial assistance for eligible children. Assistance is intended to provide help in areas where other services are unavailable.
Eligible child means a person who (ALL criteria must be applicable to each child):

• Is aged 15 and under, born, raised and living in the State of Hawaii;Is suffering from a childhood disease;Is in financial need.
• Examples of assistance for medical care:

Medical expenses for health care, not covered by insurance or other health care programs;Prescription costs, not covered by insurance or other health programs;Transportation costs to receive treatment;Airplane and hotel costs for children coming to Oahu from other islands in order to receivetreatment(requires explicit information)
Each expenditure must respond to a specific request made by a professional service provider (such as a social worker, therapist, physician) for a specific item or service.
Payments must be made to vendors for the benefit of eligible individuals. Payments must not be made directly to the child or his or her family member.
Indirect and/or administrative costs are limited to 5% of the project/program budget.

Eligibility

Grantmaking PolicyOnly proposals for projects submitted by organizations determined to be tax exempt, publicly supported and charitable by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501 (c)(3) organization, or a unit of government will be reviewed. Proposals will be considered for either Research (basic or clinical research); or Medical Care.