When We Shine Foundation
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2021–2025
Total received
$78K
Foundation funders
4
Grants recorded
6
Years covered
2021–2025
Who funds When We Shine Foundation?
When We Shine Foundation is funded by 4 grantmakers, led by The Makana Aloha Foundation ($45K), Cooke Foundation Limited ($18K), Atherton Family Foundation ($10K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $78K in grants to When We Shine Foundation between 2021–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Makana Aloha Foundation | $45,000 | 3 | 2023–2025 |
| Cooke Foundation Limited | $18,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Atherton Family Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Fred Baldwin Memorial Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2021 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2021) to $38K (2025). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $38K.
What grants has When We Shine Foundation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Makana Aloha Foundation | GRANT TO HELP FUND A'ARTS & AINA' PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR TEACHERS | $20,000 |
| 2025 | Cooke Foundation Limited | BUILDING A STRONG FOUNDATION IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION: WHAT'S MISSING? | $18,000 |
| 2023 | The Makana Aloha Foundation | GRANT TO TO HELP FUND WHEN WE SHINE'S 2023 SUMMER INSTITUTE, "IMPACT FOR CHANGE-INSPIRING TEACHERS TO INSPIRE STUDENTS." | $15,000 |
| 2023 | The Makana Aloha Foundation | GRANT TO HELP FUND "OUR KUPUNA IN THE AINA" PROJECT, STORY TELLING THROUGH SONG AND VIDEO. | $10,000 |
| 2021 | Atherton Family Foundation | OUR KUPUNA AND THE AINA | $10,000 |
| 2021 | Fred Baldwin Memorial Foundation | CHILDREN WILL WORK WITH TEACHING ARTISTS TO CREATE A COVID PREVENTION PUBLIC HEALTH CAMPAIGN. | $5,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds When We Shine Foundation?
When We Shine Foundation is funded by 4 grantmakers, led by The Makana Aloha Foundation ($45K), Cooke Foundation Limited ($18K), Atherton Family Foundation ($10K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $78K in grants to When We Shine Foundation between 2021–2025.
Who is When We Shine Foundation's largest funder?
The Makana Aloha Foundation is the largest recorded funder of When We Shine Foundation, with $45K across 3 grants (2023–2025).
How much grant funding has When We Shine Foundation received?
IRS 990 filings record $78K in grants to When We Shine Foundation across 6 grants from 4 funders between 2021–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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