Grove Farm Company Foundation
Accepts applications
Grove Farm Company Foundation is a private foundation in Lihue, Hawaii. In tax year 2025 it gave $193,000 in 62 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $15,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$193,000
- Number of grants62
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$5.2 million
- New grantees59%
Giving in 2025 was up from $163,500 the year before.
59% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $345,980 | 70 | $5.5 million |
| 2023 | $1.2 million | 65 | $4.8 million |
| 2024 | $163,500 | 59 | $5.0 million |
| 2025 | $193,000 | 62 | $5.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Grove Farm Company Foundation 3 1850 Kaumualii Highway, Lihue, HI 96766 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (808) 245-3678 |
| What to submit | For grants and contributions the Foundation requires information about the organization including its mission how the funds will be used to benefit the organization community and verification of the organizations non-profit standing. For the Scholarship program applicants are required to submit an application letter of references a personal essay and school transcripts. For the Employee Volunteer Grant Program employees are to submit a certified application and hours of service. |
| Deadlines | Year-round |
| Restrictions | Primarily focused on Kauai organizations in the area of education community benefit and agriculture. |
What Grove Farm Company Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Hawaii.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | 54 | $153,000 |
| California | 2 | $10,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $5,000 |
| Nevada | 1 | $5,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $5,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii Crop Improvement Association | Support on going programs | $15,000 |
| Malama Huleia | Assistance with equipment fund | $10,000 |
| Kauai Economic Development Board | Support on going programs and Employee Volunteer Grant | $10,000 |
| Child and Family Service | Assist with ongoing programs. Includes an Employee Volunteer Grant. | $6,500 |
| Koloa Plantation Days | Support for annual Plantation Days events | $5,000 |
| Garden Island Resource Conservation | Donation to assist with combatting the invasive coconut rhinoceros beetle and fire ants. | $5,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Relay for Life Kauai | $5,000 |
| Swathmore College | 2022 Scholarship Recipient - Madhav Collings-Doijode | $5,000 |
| University of Nevada at Las Vegas | 2022 Scholarship Recipient - Glydelle Valmoja | $5,000 |
| University of Texas at Austin | 2023 Scholarship Recipient - Hope Newton | $5,000 |
| Oregon Institute of Technology | 2023 Scholarship Recipient - Haley Zina | $5,000 |
| Individual | 2024 Scholarship Recipient - University of Hawaii | $5,000 |
| Kumus Cupboard | 2025 matching grant | $5,000 |
| Hawaii Foodbank Kauai | Support mission to address food insecurity | $5,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | Assist with ongoing programs | $5,000 |
| Kauai Police Activities League | Support ongoing youth programs | $5,000 |
| Kauai Veterans Center and Museum | Support for ongoing programs | $5,000 |
| Kauai Hospice | Support ongoing programs | $5,000 |
| Stanford University | 2024 Scholarship Recipient - Jeanine Longboy | $5,000 |
| Western Washington University | 2023 Scholarship Recipient - Madison Doo | $5,000 |
| University of California Berkeley | 2025 Scholarship Recipient - Lauren Hashimoto | $5,000 |
| University of Hawaii at Manoa | 2025 Scholarship Recipient - Michaela Alcaraz | $5,000 |
| Northern Arizona University | 2025 Scholarship Recipient - Margarita Lomongo | $5,000 |
| University of Hawaii Foundation | Kauai Community College Business Education Fund | $3,000 |
| Wilcox Elementary School | Employee Volunteer Grants | $3,000 |
| Kauai High School | Support schools Distributive Education Club of America DECA program. | $2,500 |
| Kekahu Foundation Inc | Assist with ongoing operations | $2,500 |
| Hale Opio Kauai | Assist with ongoing operations | $2,500 |
| Island School | 2025 Scholarship Fund | $2,000 |
| Kapaa High School | Employee Volunteer Grant | $1,500 |
| Koloa Elementary School | 2025 Koloa Plantation Days Mill Tour donations | $1,500 |
| Poohala Ventures | Employee Volunteer Grant | $1,500 |
| Kalawai Youth Baseball Club | Employee Volunteer Grant | $1,500 |
| Kauai Junior Golf Association | Employee Volunteer Grant | $1,500 |
| Kauai Beach Volleyball | Employee Volunteer Grant | $1,500 |
| Hui Alu Inc | Employee Volunteer Grant | $1,500 |
| Poohala Ventures | Employee Volunteer Grant | $1,500 |
| Kauai Humane Society | Support on going operations | $1,500 |
| Kauai Sports Unlimited | Employee Volunteer Grant | $1,500 |
| Kapaa High School Foundation | Employee Volunteer Grant | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Donald G Horner
- David Hinazumi
- Sharyl E Lam Yuen
- Shawn L Shimabukuro
Questions people ask
Does Grove Farm Company Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Year-round.
How much does Grove Farm Company Foundation give?
$193,000 in tax year 2025, across 62 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Grove Farm Company Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Donald G Horner (President), David Hinazumi (Vice President), Sharyl E Lam Yuen (Secretary) and Shawn L Shimabukuro (Treasurer).
What does Grove Farm Company Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and community development.