Elsie Wilcox Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Elsie Wilcox Foundation is a private foundation in Honolulu, Hawaii. In tax year 2025 it gave $60,000 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $3,750 and the largest $5,000. 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$60,000
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$3,750
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$2.0 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2025 was up from $55,000 the year before.
44% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $50,000 | 13 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $55,000 | 15 | $1.7 million |
| 2025 | $60,000 | 16 | $2.0 million |
How to apply
Elsie Wilcox 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Elsie Wilcox Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Hawaii.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | 15 | $57,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Malama Kauai | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Helping Hands Hawaii | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Waimea Sugar Mill Museum | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Island School | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Hawaii Foodbank Inc | Kauai food purchase | $5,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Hawaii | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Kauai North Shore Food Pantry | Unrestricted gift | $4,500 |
| Waioli Corporation | Grove farm and kaipu camp | $4,000 |
| Hawaii Academy of Science | Science and engineering | $3,500 |
| American Cancer Society | Unrestricted gift | $3,000 |
| National Tropical Botanical Garden | Unrestricted gift | $3,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Hawaii | Unrestricted gift | $3,000 |
| Honolulu Theatre for Youth | Unrestricted gift | $2,500 |
| Hawaii Opera Theatre | Unrestricted gift | $2,500 |
| Hawaii Public Television Foundation | Unrestricted gift | $2,000 |
| Hawaiian Islands Land Trust | Unrestricted gift | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bank of Hawaii
Questions people ask
Does Elsie Wilcox Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Elsie Wilcox Foundation give?
$60,000 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $3,750.
Who runs Elsie Wilcox Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Bank of Hawaii (Trustee).
What does Elsie Wilcox Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, arts and culture and food and hunger.