Bank of Hawaii Charitable Fdn
Accepts applications
Bank of Hawaii Charitable Fdn is a private foundation in Honolulu, Hawaii. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.4 million in 40 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $297,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.4 million
- Number of grants40
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$297,500
- Assets$6.8 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.6 million the year before.
38% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.6 million | 60 | $8.0 million |
| 2024 | $1.4 million | 40 | $6.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Bank of Hawaii Charitable Foundati PO Box 3170 Dept 715, Honolulu, HI 96802-3170 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (808) 694-4525, caroltom@boh.com |
| What to submit, restrictions | See footnote. |
| Deadlines | Grant requests may be submitted at any time. |
What Bank of Hawaii Charitable Fdn funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Hawaii. It also paid $15,000 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | 34 | $1.3 million |
| California | 1 | $20,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $20,000 |
| Northern Mariana Islands | 2 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aloha United Way | Unrestricted gift | $297,500 |
| Hawaii Community Lending | Lahaina homeowner recovery | $100,000 |
| Dynamic Community Solutions | Unrestricted gift | $100,000 |
| Bank of Hawaii Foundation | Unrestricted gift | $77,785 |
| PBS Hawaii | Unrestricted gift | $75,000 |
| Hawaii Executive Collaborative | Unrestricted gift | $50,000 |
| Blood Bank of Hawaii | New blood center | $50,000 |
| Honolulu Museum of Art | Unrestricted gift | $50,000 |
| University of Hawaii Foundation | Unrestricted gift | $50,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Hawaii | Unrestricted gift | $33,000 |
| Straub Foundation Straub Hospital Burn Center | Unrestricted gift | $33,000 |
| Kuakini Foundation | Unrestricted gift | $33,000 |
| Goodwill Hawaii | Unrestricted gift | $26,000 |
| Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center | Unrestricted gift | $25,000 |
| Teach for America for Hawaii Programs | Unrestricted gift | $25,000 |
| Pali Momi Foundation James T Kakuda Cancer Center | Unrestricted gift | $25,000 |
| American Red Cross of Hawaii | Unrestricted gift | $25,000 |
| Hawaiian Humane Society | Unrestricted gift | $25,000 |
| Mid-Pacific Institute | Unrestricted gift | $25,000 |
| Punahou School | Unrestricted gift | $25,000 |
| Hawaii Pacific University | Unrestricted gift | $25,000 |
| Parents and Children Together | Unrestricted gift | $25,000 |
| Honolulu Community Action Program | Unrestricted gift | $25,000 |
| Mental Health America Inc | Unrestricted gift | $20,000 |
| Vision to Learn | Unrestricted gift | $20,000 |
| Pacific Whale Foundation | Unrestricted gift | $20,000 |
| Kauai Planning & Action Alliance | Unrestricted gift | $15,000 |
| Hawaii Food Bank | Unrestricted gift | $12,500 |
| Salvation Army Hawaiian and Pacific Islands Division | Unrestricted gift | $10,000 |
| American Red Cross Guam | Unrestricted gift | $10,000 |
| Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement | Unrestricted gift | $10,000 |
| J Walter Cameron Center | Unrestricted gift | $10,000 |
| State of Hawaii Dept Commerce & Consumer Affairs | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| American Red Cross - Northern Mariana | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Karidat | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Northern Marianas College | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Kauai Christian Academy | Unrestricted gift | $2,500 |
| Samaritan Counseling Center Hawaii | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Kauai Habitat for Humanity | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Hawaiian Civic Club of Honolulu Scholars | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Peter S Ho
- Lono Kealoha
- Dean Y Shigemura
- Katherine S Lamb
- Allison Deliz
- S Haunani Apoliona
- Mark A Burak
- John C Erickson
- Joshua D Feldman
- Michelle E Hulst
- Kent T Lucien
- Alicia E Moy
- Victor K Nicols
- Barbara J Tanabe
- Dana M Tokioka
Questions people ask
Does Bank of Hawaii Charitable Fdn accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Grant requests may be submitted at any time..
How much does Bank of Hawaii Charitable Fdn give?
$1.4 million in tax year 2024, across 40 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Bank of Hawaii Charitable Fdn?
Its 2024 filing lists Peter S Ho (Chairman & Director), Lono Kealoha (President), Dean Y Shigemura (Treasurer) and Katherine S Lamb (Secretary) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does Bank of Hawaii Charitable Fdn fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, health and arts and culture.