Elsie H. Wilcox Foundation Grant - General Operating Grants

Elsie H. Wilcox Foundation Grant - General Operating Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Elsie H. Wilcox Foundation
Last Updated: July 18, 2025

Summary

The Elsie H. Wilcox Foundation Grant supports various fields including arts, education, environment, health, human services, and religion. Established in 1938, it offers general operating grants to qualified 501(c)(3) organizations in Hawaii. The foundation prefers projects that engage the community, especially on Kauai, and typically requires a strong relationship with the Trust. However, it does not fund individuals or multiple-year projects.

Overview

The Elsie H. Wilcox Foundation was established by Deed of Trust on February 15, 1938 for religious, charitable, scientific, literary or educational purposes. The Trust provides a flexibility to permit use of income to meet changing requirements or needs. General Operating Information Fields of Interest Arts & Culture Education Environment Health Human Services Religion Community

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Support is usually provided to organizations that have an established relationship with the Trust. The Distribution Committee provides assistance to qualified tax-exempt (501 (C) (3) charitable organizations throughout Hawaii whose programs benefit a sizeable number of people.

Ineligibility

Although the Trust is broad-purposed, it does not make grants to individuals, to endowments, for reserve purposes, or deficit financing; neither does it provide multiple-year funding.