Aloha Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Aloha Foundation is a private foundation in Waimanalo, Hawaii. In tax year 2024 it gave $83,480 in 40 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$83,480
- Number of grants40
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$764,507
How to apply
Aloha Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Aloha Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 7 | $27,500 |
| Hawaii | 11 | $12,500 |
| California | 2 | $10,500 |
| Maryland | 2 | $8,500 |
| Missouri | 1 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $4,500 |
| Arizona | 2 | $2,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $2,000 |
| New York | 2 | $1,980 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tides Foundation | Operational support | $10,000 |
| Fair Vote | Operational support | $6,000 |
| Heartland Fund | Operational support | $5,000 |
| Malama Honua Pub CH School | Operational support | $5,000 |
| Colorado Youth Corps Association | Operational support | $5,000 |
| Center for Common Ground | Operational support | $5,000 |
| Colorado Conservation Education FD | Operational support | $5,000 |
| Rose Community Foundation | Operational support | $4,000 |
| The Bell Policy Center | Operational support | $4,000 |
| Colorado Fiscal Institute | Operational support | $4,000 |
| Cobalt Advocates | Operational support | $3,000 |
| Colorado Alliance for Environmental Education | Operational support | $2,500 |
| Climate Education Fund | Operational support | $2,500 |
| Literacy Inc | Operational support | $1,800 |
| Maui United Way | Operational support | $1,500 |
| Center on Budget & Policy Prioritie | Operational support | $1,000 |
| Hawaii Food Bank | Operational support | $1,000 |
| Civic Nation | Operational support | $1,000 |
| Arizona Community Foundation | Operational support | $1,000 |
| Latina Womens Iniatiative | Operational support | $1,000 |
| Non Profit Vote | Operational support | $1,000 |
| Voter Participation Center | Operational support | $1,000 |
| Hawaii Wildfire Management Assoc | Operational support | $1,000 |
| Maui Food Bank | Operational support | $1,000 |
| Community Partners for the Children | Operational support | $1,000 |
| Urban Affairs Coalition | Operational support | $1,000 |
| Rock the Vote | Operational support | $1,000 |
| Arizona Center for Empowerment | Operational support | $1,000 |
| New Voters Organization | Operational support | $1,000 |
| Seagull School | Operational support | $500 |
| Waimanalo Health Center | Operational support | $500 |
| Honolulu Public Radio | Operational support | $500 |
| Property and Environmental Research Center (Perc) | Operational support | $500 |
| Honolulu Civil Beat | Operational support | $500 |
| Environmental Investigative Agency | Operational support | $500 |
| Hui Malama O Ke Kai Foundation | Operational support | $500 |
| Environment Law Alliance | Operational support | $500 |
| Environment Hawaii | Operational support | $500 |
| Environmental Charter Schools | Operational support | $500 |
| Interfaith Works of Central Ny | Operational support | $180 |
Officers and trustees
- Minna Buck
- Carolyn Buck-Luce
- Beverly Buck
- Michael Buck
Questions people ask
Does Aloha Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Aloha Foundation give?
$83,480 in tax year 2024, across 40 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Aloha Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Minna Buck (Trustee), Carolyn Buck-Luce (Trustee), Beverly Buck (Trustee) and Michael Buck (Trustee).
What does Aloha Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and community development.