Caroline Shipman Foundation
Accepts applications
Caroline Shipman Foundation is a private foundation in Keaau, Hawaii. In tax year 2025 it gave $22,700 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $5,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$22,700
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$625,209
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $21,500 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $14,380 | 13 | $586,729 |
| 2024 | $21,500 | 16 | $609,252 |
| 2025 | $22,700 | 15 | $625,209 |
How to apply
| Contact | Thomas English 16 127 Lapaau Rd, Keaau, HI 96749 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (808) 966-9325, tenglish@whshipman.com |
| What to submit | Include name of organization mission statement copy of IRS Determination Letter |
| Restrictions | Generally for use in County of Hawaii recipient must be tax-exempt charitable or government |
What Caroline Shipman Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Hawaii.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | 15 | $22,700 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii Science and Technology Museum | Operating Funds | $5,000 |
| Volcano Community Foundation | Operating Funds | $3,000 |
| The Food Basket | Operating Funds | $2,000 |
| Salvation Army | Operating Funds | $1,500 |
| Christian Liberty School | Operating Funds | $1,100 |
| Ke Kula Nawahiokalaniopuu | Operating Funds | $1,100 |
| Kona Historical Society | Operating Funds | $1,000 |
| Boys and Girls CLub of the Big Island | Operating Funds | $1,000 |
| Lyman Museum | Operating Funds | $1,000 |
| Puna Hongwanji Mission | Operating Funds | $1,000 |
| Puna Covenant Church | Operating Funds | $1,000 |
| Hilo Medical Center Foundation | Operating Funds | $1,000 |
| Hawaii Care Choices | Operating Funds | $1,000 |
| Hawaii Pacific Parks Association | Operating Funds | $1,000 |
| UH Foundation Imiloa Center | Operating Funds | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas T English
- Margaret E M Farias
- Daria L Joquin
Questions people ask
Does Caroline Shipman Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Caroline Shipman Foundation give?
$22,700 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Caroline Shipman Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Thomas T English (Pres), Margaret E M Farias (Vice Pres) and Daria L Joquin (Sec Tres).
What does Caroline Shipman Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and faith communities.