McInerny Foundation
Preselected recipients only
McInerny Foundation is a private foundation in Honolulu, Hawaii. In tax year 2024 it gave $6.1 million in 107 grants; the typical grant was $35,000 and the largest $250,000. 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$6.1 million
- Number of grants107
- Typical grant$35,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$150 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was up from $5.8 million the year before.
100% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $4.8 million | 1 | $117 million |
| 2023 | $5.8 million | 1 | $127 million |
| 2024 | $6.1 million | 107 | $150 million |
How to apply
McInerny 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 McInerny Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Hawaii.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | 103 | $5.6 million |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $100,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $50,000 |
| California | 2 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iolani School | Iolani school ka'i program | $250,000 |
| Teach for America-Hawaii | Teach for america hawaii general operating support | $225,000 |
| Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific Foundation | Renewing hope, rebuilding futures (10/01/2024 9/30/2025) | $200,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy of Hawaii | Resilient islands: safeguarding hawaii's unique ecosystems (07/01/25-06/30/26) | $200,000 |
| Straub Foundation | Straub redevelopment, phase one | $175,000 |
| State of Hawaii Doe - Waipahu High School | Early college 3-year pledge of $516,600.00 | $170,000 |
| Children's Discovery Center | General operating support fye 12/31/25 | $155,000 |
| Parents and Children Together | Staying responsive to community needs through shifting conditions (06/01/25-05/31/26) | $150,000 |
| Waikiki Health | Primary care program: holistic medical care & human services targeting underserved populations | $150,000 |
| J Walter Cameron Center | Access for all: cameron center door upgrade project | $125,000 |
| Trust for Public Land | Trust for public lands sustainable hawaii program | $100,000 |
| The Salvation Army - Hawaiian & Pacific Islands Division | The salvation army hawaiian and pacific islands division programs support | $100,000 |
| Hoola NA Pua | Pathways to resiliency (01/01/2025 12/31/2025) | $100,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Hawaii | Operating support - boys & girls club of hawaii - windward clubhouse (1/1/2025 - 12/31/2025) | $100,000 |
| Catholic Charities Hawaii | Horizons independent living program for youth | $100,000 |
| Social Finance Inc | Hawaii renewable learning fund | $100,000 |
| Kapiolani Health Foundation | Martha b. Smith cancer & infusion center at kapiolani medical center for women & children | $100,000 |
| Child & Family Service | East hawaii island community resource & counseling center | $100,000 |
| Punahou School | Punahou school tuition aid program (07/01/2025-06/30/2026) | $98,000 |
| Iolani School | Iolani school tuition aid program (07/01/2025 - 06/30/2026) | $96,000 |
| American National Red Cross (Aka American Red Cross of Hawaii) | Disaster preparedness and relief | $75,000 |
| St Andrew's Schools | St. Andrew's schools scholarship and financial aid program (08/01/2025 - 07/31/2026) | $75,000 |
| Feeding Hawaii Together | Nourishing communities, empowering producers | $75,000 |
| Castle Medical Center | Oncology services expansion project only ff&e | $75,000 |
| Mental Health Association in Hawaii DBA Mental Health America of Hawaii | Mental health resilience & wellness training program | $65,000 |
| Sacred Hearts Academy | Sacred hearts academy tuition aid program (08/01/2025-07/31/2026) | $65,000 |
| Hanahauoli School | Hanahau'oli tuition aid program (07/01/2025-06/30/2026) | $60,000 |
| Island Pacific Academy | "island pacific academy inc tuition aid program" (07/01/2025-06/30/2026) | $60,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America Aloha Council | Creating a safe and hygienic experience at camp pupukea: installing greywater and blackwater systems | $60,000 |
| Hawaii Academy of Science | The 68th hawaii state science and engineering fair | $50,000 |
| Moiliili Hongwanji Mission | Project dana: expanding the capacity to serve hawaii's kupuna and their caregivers | $50,000 |
| Book Trust Hawaii Chapter | Promoting literacy for students in title 1 schools in hawaii | $50,000 |
| Maui Preparatory Academy | Maui preparatory academy financial aid initiative (07/01/2025-06/30/2026) | $50,000 |
| Assets School | Assets school tuition aid program (07/01/2025-06/30/2026) | $50,000 |
| Hawaii Preparatory Academy | Hpa tuition aid program (07/01/2025-06/30/2026) | $50,000 |
| Saint Louis School | Saint louis school tuition aid program (07/01/2025 - 06/30/2026) | $50,000 |
| Hugs for Hawaii's Seriously Ill Children and Their Families | Hugs general operating support (01/01/2025 - 12/31/2025) | $50,000 |
| Wahiawa Center for Community Health | Expanding integrated mental health care for a thriving central o'ahu community | $50,000 |
| Hawaii Island Adult Care Inc | Adult daycare services to support aging in place for east hawai'i kpuna | $50,000 |
| Make A Wish Foundation of Hawaii | Dreams of hope: granting wishes for children with critical illnesses | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bank of Hawaii
Questions people ask
Does McInerny Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does McInerny Foundation give?
$6.1 million in tax year 2024, across 107 grants, with a typical grant of $35,000.
Who runs McInerny Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Bank of Hawaii (Trustee).
What does McInerny Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and health.