Gca Education Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Gca Education Foundation is a private foundation in Honolulu, Hawaii. In tax year 2024 it gave $291,196 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $145,598 and the largest $166,196. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$291,196
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$145,598
- Largest grant$166,196
- Assets$1.8 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was up from $248,779 the year before.
50% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $248,779 | 1 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $291,196 | 2 | $1.8 million |
How to apply
Gca Education 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 Gca Education Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Hawaii.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | 2 | $291,196 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Hawaii | Support educational activities. | $166,196 |
| Hawaii Pacific University | Support educational activities | $125,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Thalia Choy
- Ken Spence
- Michael Venezia
- Michael Young
- Dale Sakamoto-Yoneda
Questions people ask
Does Gca Education Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Gca Education Foundation give?
$291,196 in tax year 2024, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $145,598.
Who runs Gca Education Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Thalia Choy (President), Ken Spence (Vice Preside), Michael Venezia (Treasurer) and Michael Young (Board Member) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Gca Education Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.