Fred Baldwin Memorial Foundation
Accepts applications
Fred Baldwin Memorial Foundation is a private foundation in Honolulu, Hawaii. In tax year 2025 it gave $290,179 in 45 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $18,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$290,179
- Number of grants45
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$18,000
- Assets$6.7 million
- New grantees73%
Giving in 2025 was up from $262,850 the year before.
73% 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 | $280,530 | 39 | $6.0 million |
| 2024 | $262,850 | 41 | $6.3 million |
| 2025 | $290,179 | 45 | $6.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Hawaii Community Foundation 827 Fort Street, Honolulu, HI 96813 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (808) 566-5524 |
| What to submit | This application is available for online submission. Your organization must first establish an online account with the Hawaii community foundation to access the online application. Please go to https://nexus.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/nonprofit to request an account or, if you already have an account, to access the online application. |
| Deadlines | February 1 & august 2 |
| Restrictions | Applicants must have 501(c)(3) status or must apply through a fiscal sponsor with 501 (c)(3) status. Applicants must be located or have significant programs in maui county. Grants are for a one-year term. Grantees may not receive more than one grant at a time and no more than one grant in any twelve-month period. Grantees may reapply for funding in subsequent years but generally the foundation is not a source of ongoing support for any organization. Average grants are $5,000 with occasional exceptions. Capital campaign requests, while not a priority, may be considered in some situations. Final reports must be submitted before a new grant will be considered. The foundation does not fund loans or debt service, endowments, funds for re-granting, scholarships, grants to individuals or units of government, or activities that have already occurred. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Fred Baldwin Memorial Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Hawaii.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | 41 | $265,179 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $5,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| J Walter Cameron Center | Ka'a kokua - maintenance cart acquisition | $18,000 |
| Makawao Union Church | 2025 annual grant | $12,000 |
| American Bird Conservancy | Restoring seabirds on west maui within the makamakaole conservation fence | $10,000 |
| Hawaiian Islands Land Trust | Nuu ecological & educational stewardship program 2025/26 | $10,000 |
| Hawaiian Mission Children's Society | Preserving lahaina's resilient history | $10,000 |
| Ma Ka Hana Ka Ike Building Program | Ma ka hana ka ike excavator | $10,000 |
| Maui Academy of Performing Arts | Mapas arts education school partnership programs | $10,000 |
| Maui Humane Society Inc | Maui humane society animal care and enrichment | $10,000 |
| When We Shine | Kula elementary school choir | $10,000 |
| Kelea Foundation | Accessible van driver training | $8,963 |
| Girl Scouts of Hawaii | Girl scouts learning experience (gsle) | $7,500 |
| Malama NA Makua A Keiki | Wahine mana garden program | $7,500 |
| Friends of Hawaii Technology Academy | Food security and resiliency education in K-12 | $6,500 |
| Uvsc | Financial assistance program for cancer fighters in maui county | $6,500 |
| Boy Scouts of America | Be prepared! Bringing automated external defibrillators to maui scouting sites | $5,716 |
| American National Red Cross | Red cross home fire campaign on maui | $5,000 |
| Carden Academy of Maui | Carden academy performing arts expansion | $5,000 |
| Family Promise of Hawaii | Maui family fund | $5,000 |
| Hana Arts | Hana noeau: afterschool arts & culture program | $5,000 |
| Hana Business Council Inc | Hana community kitchen project | $5,000 |
| Hawaii Farmers Union Foundation | Hana farmers market | $5,000 |
| Hawaii International Film Festival | 2025 hiff maui showcase and hiff education programs | $5,000 |
| Hawaii Nature Center Inc | Hawaii nature center school programs and nature adventure camps | $5,000 |
| Historic Hawaii Foundation | Makawao historic district story map & public program | $5,000 |
| Hokulani Children's Theatre of Molokai | Hokulani children's theatre of molokai | $5,000 |
| Hoola NA Pua | Empowering maui: protecting youth from sexual exploitation and trafficking | $5,000 |
| Hospice Maui Inc | Portable ventilator access & patient transport pilot program | $5,000 |
| Hui Noeau | Hui no'eau inspiring abilities program at arc of maui county | $5,000 |
| Ka Ipu Kukui Inc | Stay maui nui | $5,000 |
| Kristi Yamaguchi's Always Dream Foundation | Always reading program in maui county | $5,000 |
| Lanai Academy of Performing Arts | Lapa 2025 performing arts programs | $5,000 |
| Lines for Life | Youthline hawaii youth development | $5,000 |
| Lokahi Pacific | Maui county public art program | $5,000 |
| Maui Swim Club Inc | Maui swim club inc. | $5,000 |
| NA Hoaloha-Maui Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers | 2025 volunteer recruitment | $5,000 |
| National Tropical Botanical Garden | Water supply security for kahanu garden | $5,000 |
| Nisei Veterans Memorial Center | Defining courage exhibits | $5,000 |
| Parents and Children Together | Pact maui domestic violence resource expansion | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Great Northwest Hawaii Alaska Indiana & Ky Inc | Safety-net family planning and sexual health services | $5,000 |
| Real Ongoing Opportunities to Soar Inc | Outdoor campus repairs | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kristina E Lyons Lambert
- Wendy Rice Peterson
- Elizabeth Norcross
- Jeremy Baldwin
- Claire C Sanford
- Edward Baldwin
- Frances Cameron
- Morag Rice Miranda
Questions people ask
Does Fred Baldwin Memorial Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: February 1 & august 2.
How much does Fred Baldwin Memorial Foundation give?
$290,179 in tax year 2025, across 45 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Fred Baldwin Memorial Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Kristina E Lyons Lambert (President/Trustee), Wendy Rice Peterson (Secretary/Trustee), Elizabeth Norcross (Trustee) and Jeremy Baldwin (Treasurer/Trustee) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Fred Baldwin Memorial Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and youth programs.