J Watumull Fund
Accepts applications
J Watumull Fund is a private foundation in Honolulu, Hawaii. In tax year 2024 it gave $683,500 in 275 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$683,500
- Number of grants275
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$14.6 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2024 was down from $698,000 the year before.
36% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $698,000 | 244 | $13.6 million |
| 2024 | $683,500 | 275 | $14.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Mr Jaidev Watumull 307 Lewers St 600, Honolulu, HI 96815 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (808) 971-8800 |
| Deadlines | Applications accepted anytime. |
What J Watumull Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 25 states, the most to Hawaii.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | 180 | $452,000 |
| Washington | 6 | $52,500 |
| Missouri | 26 | $50,000 |
| Texas | 6 | $27,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 7 | $13,000 |
| New York | 7 | $12,000 |
| Maryland | 4 | $11,000 |
| Illinois | 7 | $10,500 |
| Massachusetts | 5 | $8,500 |
| California | 5 | $7,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kapiolani Women and Children's Cent | General educational purpose | $50,000 |
| Honolulu Museum of Art | Fashioning aloha program | $25,000 |
| Watumull Family Children's Fund | Mumbai programs | $20,000 |
| Watumull Childrens Education | General charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Aloha United Way | Alice program | $10,000 |
| The Pantry by Feeding Hawaii Togeth | General charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| The Miracle Foundation | Restricted schoalrship funds | $10,000 |
| Straub Foundation | General charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Watumull Childrens Fund | General charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Aloha United Way | Alice programs | $10,000 |
| Bishop Museum Planetarium Endowment | General charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Miracle Foundation | Restricted to scholarships | $10,000 |
| Hawaii International Film Festival | General charitable purpose | $7,500 |
| Teach for America | Hawaii sponsor a teacher | $6,000 |
| Hawaii Foodbank | General charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Institute of Human Services | Kahauiki village program | $5,000 |
| Urban Land Institute | Hawaii conference program | $5,000 |
| Hawaii Friends of Restorative Justi | Wccc gym project | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Catholic Charities Hawaii | General charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| East West Center Foundation | General charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Hanahauoli School | Educational purpose | $5,000 |
| Hoola NA Pua | General charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Maui Food Bank | General charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Punahou School | J watumull endowment | $5,000 |
| University of Hawaii Foundation | Educational purpose | $5,000 |
| Island Pacific Academy | Educational purpose | $5,000 |
| Mary Star of the Sea | Preschool program | $5,000 |
| Ryse | General charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Univ of Hi School of Pacific & Asia | Educational purpose | $5,000 |
| Goodwill Industry | General charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Lanakila Pacific Foundation | Lanakila custom products program | $3,000 |
| Public Schools of Hawaii Foundation | General charitable purpose | $3,000 |
| Residential Youth Services & Empowe | General charitable purpose | $3,000 |
| The Sex Abuse Treatment Center | General charitable purpose | $3,000 |
| Seva Foundation | General charitable purpose | $3,000 |
| Hui Mahiai Aina | Blanch waimanalo project | $3,000 |
| Lawakua Charitable Fund | General charitable purpose | $3,000 |
| Manoa Valley Theater | General charitable purpose | $3,000 |
| Aloha Harvest | General charitable purpose | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jaidev Watumull
- Vikram Watumull
- Jyoti Watumull
Questions people ask
Does J Watumull Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Applications accepted anytime..
How much does J Watumull Fund give?
$683,500 in tax year 2024, across 275 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs J Watumull Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Jaidev Watumull (Sect/Treas), Vikram Watumull (Vice Preside) and Jyoti Watumull (President).
What does J Watumull Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and arts and culture.