Mary Lou Cecil Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Mary Lou Cecil Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Honolulu, Hawaii. In tax year 2025 it gave $55,000 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $11,000 and the largest $11,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$55,000
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$11,000
- Largest grant$11,000
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $50,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 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 | $50,000 | 5 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $50,000 | 5 | $1.3 million |
| 2025 | $55,000 | 5 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
Mary Lou Cecil Charitable Trust 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 Mary Lou Cecil Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Hawaii.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | 4 | $44,000 |
| California | 1 | $11,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Salvation Army | Operating expenses and | $11,000 |
| Institute for Human Services | Operating expenses and | $11,000 |
| Hawaii Foodbank Inc | Operating expenses and | $11,000 |
| River of Life Mission | Operating expenses and | $11,000 |
| Goodwill Industries of Honolulu | Operating expenses and | $11,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bank of Hawaii
Questions people ask
Does Mary Lou Cecil Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mary Lou Cecil Charitable Trust give?
$55,000 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $11,000.
Who runs Mary Lou Cecil Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Bank of Hawaii (Trustee).
What does Mary Lou Cecil Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services.