Minami Community Foundation
Accepts applications
Minami Community Foundation is a private foundation in Kaneohe, Hawaii. In tax year 2025 it gave $170,000 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $72,300. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$170,000
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$72,300
- Assets$3.5 million
- New grantees71%
Giving in 2025 was up from $140,000 the year before.
71% of its 2025 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 | $99,000 | 7 | $3.0 million |
| 2024 | $140,000 | 8 | $3.2 million |
| 2025 | $170,000 | 7 | $3.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | John Reppun PO Box 5491, Kaneohe, HI 96744 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (808) 277-8686 |
| What to submit | Org letterhead; org purpose and proposed use of funds |
| Restrictions | Geographical area - kaneohe/kahaluu area of oahu, Hawaii |
What Minami Community Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Hawaii.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | 7 | $170,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YWCA | Kitchen construction support | $72,300 |
| Hawaii Education of the Arts | Theater and teacher support | $51,200 |
| Keahiakahoe Canoe Club | Canoe and equipment | $15,000 |
| James B Castle High School | College scholarships | $15,000 |
| Castle Alumnicomm Assoc | Teacher appreciation week | $8,000 |
| BOTTLES4COLLEGE | Aloha aina fair | $5,000 |
| Pacific American Foundation | Slow food oahu grant | $3,500 |
Officers and trustees
- John Reppun
- Richard Towill
- Victoria Kamaka
- Patricia Yamashiro
- Richard Vermeesch
- Thomas Enomoto
- Demaney Kihe
Questions people ask
Does Minami Community Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Minami Community Foundation give?
$170,000 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Minami Community Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists John Reppun (President), Richard Towill (Vice-Preside), Victoria Kamaka (Secretary) and Patricia Yamashiro (Treasurer) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Minami Community Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.