G.N. Wilcox Charitable Trust: Tuition Aid Programs Grant

The G.N. Wilcox Charitable Trust provides tuition aid to tax-exempt educational institutions in Hawaii serving preschool to 12th grade children. Founded by George Wilcox, a prominent figure in Kauai's development, the trust emphasizes the importance of community contributions, requiring full board participation in funding. Notably, it prioritizes support for Kauai schools and prefers to be one of multiple contributors to sustain the educational programs.

About George Wilcox
George Norton Wilcox, the son of missionaries Abner and Lucy E. (Hart) Wilcox, was born in Hilo, Hawaii on August 15, 1839. He was educated at Punahou School on Oahu and graduated from Sheffield Scientific School (Yale) in New Haven, Connecticut.
A progressive sugar planter and industrial builder, Wilcox began his career growing sugar at Hanalei, Kauai in 1863. A year later he went to Grove Farm plantation, of which he eventually became owner. His scientific training made him a leader in improving living condition and developing natural resources on Kauai. He was instrumental in planning water systems for irrigation and household purposes and bringing electricity, telephone and ice service to the island.
Wilcox also had a distinguished career in public service. A representative for Kauai, he served as a member of every legislature from 1887 until annexation of the Islands in 1898.
A philanthropist, Wilcox’s interests centered largely around religious and educational work. In 1916, he created a trust to build the Salvation Army Home for Boys. Before he died in 1933, he amended the trust to serve a broader scope of purposes.
Grants for are available to learning institutions serving children from preschool through 12th grade in the state of Hawaii.

Eligibility

Application for Tuition Aid programs grants are accepted from qualified tax-exempt (501 (c)(3) charitable learning institutions
serving children from preschool through 12th grade throughout the state of Hawaii. Specific Eligibility Criteria Requires 100% Board of Director financial participation Learning InstitutionNormally the Trust accepts only one request a year from an organization however an additional request may be considered from a school.G. N. Wilcox Trust requires all members serving on the board of directors to make a personal annual financial contribution, at some level, to the support of the organization; in addition to participating in fundraising activities. This policy excludes churches.

Ineligibility

The Trust does not give tuition aid to individuals.It also does not provide grants for endowments.Accreditation Policy:At the present time, G. N. Wilcox Trust Committee on Beneficiaries does not require schools submitting a request to be accredited.