Nettie B and Benjamin C Stearns Trust
Preselected recipients only
Nettie B and Benjamin C Stearns Trust is a private foundation in Honolulu, Hawaii. In tax year 2025 it gave $50,000 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$50,000
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $50,000 | 1 | $1.2 million |
| 2023 | $53,000 | 1 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $50,000 | 1 | $1.2 million |
| 2025 | $50,000 | 1 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
Nettie B and Benjamin C Stearns 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 Nettie B and Benjamin C Stearns Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | Grant to shriners hospital | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bank of Hawaii
Questions people ask
Does Nettie B and Benjamin C Stearns Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Nettie B and Benjamin C Stearns Trust give?
$50,000 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Nettie B and Benjamin C Stearns Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Bank of Hawaii (Trustee).
What does Nettie B and Benjamin C Stearns Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and youth programs.