Waipahu Community Foundation Grant

The Waipahu Community Foundation Grant supports programs that benefit Waipahu's youth, focusing on education, cultural activities, and addressing juvenile delinquency. Grants, capped at $5,000 per quarter, are available to IRS-approved 501(c)(3) organizations and government units within the 96797 ZIP code. The foundation encourages participation in community programs regardless of financial ability, ensuring equitable access to essential resources for all youth in the area.

NOTE: Quarterly deadlines are the first Friday in March, June, September, and December.
These basic guidelines are in keeping with the wishes of Waipahu Community Foundation’s leading proponent and founder, Mr. Kenneth Nakamura, then President of the Herbert Horita Development Corporation. Mr. Nakamura intended that every Waipahu youth have the opportunity to access and participate in community cultural, education and recreation programs. He felt strongly that all youth should be able to participate in all programs offered regardless of his or her ability to pay fees.
The Waipahu Community Foundation has been made possible with monies contributed to a perpetual Trust by H K Horita Realty Inc, Royal Oahu Resorts, Inc. and Hazama Corporation in 1992-93. This contribution was part of the bilateral agreement negotiated by the City and County of Honolulu and developers of the Royal Kunia Golf Course.
Grant Purpose
Grants are intended to be used to benefit Waipahu’s youth primarily but not exclusively for the following purposes:
Programs/projects that benefit elementary, intermediate, and high schools in Waipahu;Programs/projects that combat juvenile delinquency in Waipahu, including youth related activities and anti-drug, crime prevention, and recreational programs or activities;Health-related programs in Waipahu that provide rehabilitation and counseling; andCultural programs or facilities in Waipahu that promote cultural education.
Funding
Grant awards are limited to $5,000.00 per quarter per applicant.

Eligibility

Be an internal Revenue Service (IRS) approved charitable 501( c)( 3) tax exempt  organization (but not a private foundation) or a unit of government based or conducting business or a program in the Waipahu area identified by postal zone  ZIP code) 96797.Have a governing board whose members have no material conflict of interest and serve without compensation and by-laws that specify policies that describe the manner in which business shall be conducted. Grants are restricted to programs and organizations with a presence within zip code 96797.  Organizations eligible for the annual award program may also apply for one quarterly grant each fiscal year (July to June).Applicants may be awarded no more than two grants each fiscal year (July 1st - June 30th).

Ineligibility

Funds received from the WCF may not be used for:Personal expenses for adults (i.e. travel, per diem, clothing, etc.)Independent contracting (paying someone else to provide services)Capital improvements such as building renovation, maintenance of facilities or
other major capital expenditures such as facility construction
Activities begun prior to the Award program/project period
Deficit funding (i.e. existing debt or other prior existing budget shortfalls)
Fundraising (i.e. front cash for chili or other food ticket sales)
Equipment purchases costing $1000.00 or more per item (exceptions may be considered by the Foundation’s Board of Directors)Personal travel (restriction does not apply to local youth group travel such as bus rental for school group educational excursions associated with a funded activity) Banquets (restriction does not apply to food, drinks or refreshments related to an approved program or activity not exceeding 10% of the program or activity cost)Off island travel