Hau'oli Mau Loa Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Hau'oli Mau Loa Foundation is a private foundation in Honolulu, Hawaii. In tax year 2024 it gave $7.1 million in 28 grants; the typical grant was $180,000 and the largest $1.4 million. 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$7.1 million
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$180,000
- Largest grant$1.4 million
- Assets$156 million
- New grantees7%
Giving in 2024 was up from $4.2 million the year before.
7% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $4.2 million | 31 | $151 million |
| 2024 | $7.1 million | 28 | $156 million |
How to apply
Hau'oli Mau Loa 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 Hau'oli Mau Loa Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Hawaii.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | 25 | $5.9 million |
| Connecticut | 1 | $414,249 |
| New York | 1 | $350,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $185,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Hawaii Foundation | Environment hawaii: elp and invasive species prevention | $1.4 million |
| Pacific American Foundation | Aina-based program for children - hfk ekolu (year 1 & 2 grant) | $449,873 |
| Save the Children | International humanitarian relief - program and general operations | $414,249 |
| Hale Kipa Inc | First generation: general operations | $402,400 |
| Kupu | Environment hawaii: cldp program & nrsp | $380,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | International humanitarian relief | $350,000 |
| Hawaiian Community Assets Inc | Affordable housing for families, ua hale a'ela program | $300,000 |
| Hui Malama I Ke Ala Ulili | Aina-based program for children - hfk ekolu | $261,785 |
| Kauluakalana | Aina-based program for children - hfk ekolu | $250,000 |
| Hawaii Land Trust | Aina-based program for children - hfk ekolu | $225,000 |
| Hhoc Mortgage | Affordable housing for families: mortgage booster program | $220,000 |
| Hawaii Conservation Alliance Foundation | Environment hawaii: emerging professionals program | $215,000 |
| Laiopua | Aina-based program for children - hfk ekolu | $200,000 |
| Global Greengrants Fund | International environment program | $185,000 |
| Aloha Harvest Inc | First generation: general operations | $175,000 |
| Hui Hooleimaluo | Aina-based program for children - hfk ekolu | $175,000 |
| Hui O Waa Kaulua | Aina-based program for children - hfk ekolu | $175,000 |
| Malama Huleia | Aina-based program for children - hfk ekolu | $174,970 |
| Hano | Field building: general operations and hano fellows program | $174,115 |
| Hawaii Nature Center Inc | First generation: school visits and general operations | $150,000 |
| Ka Ipu Makani Cultural Heritage Center | Aina-based program for children - hfk ekolu | $125,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Environment hawaii: marine fellowship program | $125,000 |
| Three Mountain Alliance Foundation | Environment hawaii: kahuapono student enrichment program | $85,000 |
| Maui Huliau Foundation | Environment hawaii: various student and teacher pd programs | $75,000 |
| State of Hawaii Doe (Hoakea) | Aina-based program for children - hfk ekolu | $50,000 |
| Ala Kukui Hana Retreat | Field building: leadership development | $25,000 |
| Hawaii LOCAL2030 Hub | Environment hawaii: hawaii green growth | $25,000 |
| Hawaii Community Foundation | Environmental funders group | $8,166 |
Officers and trustees
- James T Koshiba
- Kylee Mar
- Barbara Kalipi
- Anim Steel
- Anela Shimizu
- Keahi Makaimoku Fredrickson
Questions people ask
Does Hau'oli Mau Loa Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Hau'oli Mau Loa Foundation give?
$7.1 million in tax year 2024, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $180,000.
Who runs Hau'oli Mau Loa Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists James T Koshiba (President/Director), Kylee Mar (Director), Barbara Kalipi (Director) and Anim Steel (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Hau'oli Mau Loa Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, youth programs and education.