BFW Charitable Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
BFW Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Captain Cook, Hawaii. In tax year 2025 it gave $32,752 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 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 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$32,752
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$748,047
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2025 was down from $34,000 the year before.
29% of its 2025 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 | $29,000 | 5 | $678,306 |
| 2024 | $34,000 | 6 | $711,751 |
| 2025 | $32,752 | 7 | $748,047 |
How to apply
BFW Charitable Foundation Inc 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Hawaii.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | 5 | $20,752 |
| Colorado | 1 | $10,000 |
| South Dakota | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Unity of Fort Collins | Church | $10,000 |
| Pacific Artwaves | 501(c)(3) | $10,000 |
| New Thought Center of Hawaii | 501(c)(3) | $5,752 |
| Red Cloud Indian School | 501(c)(3) | $2,000 |
| Kona Hospital Foundation | 501(c)(3) | $2,000 |
| Hawaii Food Basket | 501(c)(3) | $2,000 |
| Society for Kona's Ed & Art | 501(c)(3) | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Reagan Waskom
- Claire Marshel
Questions people ask
Does BFW Charitable Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does BFW Charitable Foundation Inc give?
$32,752 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs BFW Charitable Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Reagan Waskom (President) and Claire Marshel (Secretary).