Hemic Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Hemic Foundation is a private foundation in Honolulu, Hawaii. In tax year 2024 it gave $149,453 in 46 grants; the typical grant was $1,175 and the largest $40,000. 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$149,453
- Number of grants46
- Typical grant$1,175
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$103,174
- New grantees52%
Giving in 2024 was down from $180,361 the year before.
52% 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 | $180,361 | 43 | $91,155 |
| 2024 | $149,453 | 46 | $103,174 |
How to apply
Hemic 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.
What Hemic Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Hawaii.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | 38 | $130,050 |
| Georgia | 2 | $11,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $2,550 |
| California | 1 | $325 |
| Nevada | 1 | $325 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $103 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Make-A-Wish Foundation of Hawaii | General purpose support | $40,000 |
| Arthritis Foundation Inc | General purpose support | $10,000 |
| Kids' Chance of Hawai'i | General purpose support | $10,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Hawaii Inc | General purpose suppport | $7,000 |
| Aloha Council Boy Scouts of America | General purpose support | $5,500 |
| Friends of Hawaii Charities Inc | General purpose support | $5,236 |
| American Heart Association Inc | General purpose support | $5,000 |
| Hale Kipa Inc | General purpose support | $5,000 |
| Hawaii Meals on Wheels | General purpose support | $5,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Hawaii | General purpose support | $4,500 |
| Waikiki Community Center | General purpose support | $4,500 |
| Goodwill Industries of Hawaii Inc | General purpose support | $4,000 |
| YWCA of Oahu | General purpose support | $4,000 |
| Domestic Violence Action Center | General purpose support | $3,500 |
| Manoa Valley Theatre | General purpose support | $3,500 |
| Crimestoppers Honolulu Inc | General purpose support | $3,000 |
| Chinatown Community Foundation | General purpose support | $2,700 |
| Alzheimer's Association | General purpose support | $2,550 |
| Hawaii Children's Action Network | General purpose support | $2,500 |
| Kapiolani Health Foundation | General purpose support | $2,500 |
| Maui Economic Development Board Inc | General purpose support | $2,500 |
| Susan G Komen | General purpose support | $1,604 |
| Finance Factors Foundation | General purpose support | $1,350 |
| Habilitat Inc | General purpose support | $1,000 |
| Hawaii Foodbank Inc | General purpose support | $1,000 |
| Lanakila Pacific | General purpose support | $1,000 |
| March of Dimes | General purpose support | $1,000 |
| Maui Economic Opportunity Inc | General purpose support | $1,000 |
| Paniolo Hall of Fame | General purpose support | $1,000 |
| Parents and Children Together | General purpose support | $1,000 |
| Punahou School | General purpose support | $1,000 |
| Read to Me International Foundation | General purpose support | $1,000 |
| Seabury Hall | General purpose support | $1,000 |
| Women Helping Women | General purpose support | $510 |
| Common Grace | General purpose support | $500 |
| Hawaii Farm Bureau | General purpose support | $500 |
| Hawaii Mothers' Milk Inc | General purpose support | $500 |
| Maui Day Care Center for Senior Citizens and Disabled | General purpose support | $350 |
| St Jude's Ranch for Children | General purpose support | $325 |
| Taking Control of Your Diabetes | General purpose support | $325 |
Officers and trustees
- Faye Bueno
- Tammy Teixeira
- Paul Naso
- Martin Welch
- Jason Yoshimi
Questions people ask
Does Hemic Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Hemic Foundation give?
$149,453 in tax year 2024, across 46 grants, with a typical grant of $1,175.
Who runs Hemic Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Faye Bueno (President), Tammy Teixeira (Vice Preside), Paul Naso (Secretary/Tr) and Martin Welch (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Hemic Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, health and community development.