Frost Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Frost Family Foundation is a private foundation in Honolulu, Hawaii. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.0 million in 17 grants; the typical grant was $75,000 and the largest $1.1 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.0 million
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$75,000
- Largest grant$1.1 million
- Assets$10.8 million
- New grantees53%
Giving in 2024 was up from $345,000 the year before.
53% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $501,500 | 12 | $10.7 million |
| 2023 | $345,000 | 10 | $11.8 million |
| 2024 | $2.0 million | 17 | $10.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Ashley Lukens 5274 Halapepe Street, Honolulu, HI 96821 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (808) 687-0087, ashley@frostfamilyfoundation.org |
| What to submit | Potential grantees are invited to apply, and those selected are interviewed and provided an application. |
| Deadlines | Annually the foundation curates a small group of new grantees. Currently our grants are by invitatio |
| Restrictions | We strive to support organizations for multiple years, provide general operating funding, and lean on relationships and not reports for the sharing of impact. To seek out grantees, we actively engage with a wide range of environmental organizations, community groups and other foundations; monitor ongoing and emerging strategies; and invite proposals from potential grantees based on priorities set by the foundations trustees. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Frost Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Hawaii.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | 13 | $1.7 million |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $100,000 |
| New York | 1 | $100,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $100,000 |
| California | 1 | $75,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lahaina Community Land Trust | Unrestricted grant | $1.1 million |
| Center for Food Safety | Unrestricted grant | $100,000 |
| Maui Hub | Unrestricted grant | $100,000 |
| Native Hawaiian Legal Corp | Unrestricted grant | $100,000 |
| Parley for the Oceans | Unrestricted grant | $100,000 |
| Realize Impact | Unrestricted grant | $100,000 |
| Honolulu Civil Beat Inc | Unrestricted grant | $75,000 |
| Hoola NA Pua | Unrestrited grant | $75,000 |
| Resources Legacy Fund | Unrestricted grant | $75,000 |
| Sustainable Coastlines Hawaii | Unrestricted grant | $75,000 |
| Aina Momona | Unrestricted grant | $50,000 |
| Hawaii Association for Infant Mental Health | Unrestricted grant | $25,000 |
| Hoiwai Fund | Unrestricted grant | $25,000 |
| Paia Youth and Cultural Center | Unrestricted grant | $25,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Maui | Unrestricted grant | $20,000 |
| Temple of Peace Community Development Center | Unrestricted grant | $15,000 |
| Hana Retreat | Unrestricted grant | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Karin A Frost
- Ashley Lukens
Questions people ask
Does Frost Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Annually the foundation curates a small group of new grantees. Currently our grants are by invitatio.
How much does Frost Family Foundation give?
$2.0 million in tax year 2024, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $75,000.
Who runs Frost Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Karin A Frost (Trustee) and Ashley Lukens (Foundation M).
What does Frost Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation and youth programs.