The Cades Foundation
Accepts applications
The Cades Foundation is a private foundation in Honolulu, Hawaii. In tax year 2024 it gave $710,920 in 61 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 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$710,920
- Number of grants61
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$16.3 million
- New grantees12%
Giving in 2024 was up from $685,655 the year before.
12% of its 2024 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 | $685,655 | 57 | $15.5 million |
| 2024 | $710,920 | 61 | $16.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | E Gunner Schull ESQ 1000 Bishop St Suite 1500, Honolulu, HI 96813 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (808) 521-9200 |
| What to submit | No standard format |
What The Cades Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Hawaii.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | 60 | $709,500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,420 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii Food Bank | Unrestricted Gift | $50,000 |
| University of Hawaii Foundation - Law School | Law School Scholarship Fund | $50,000 |
| Volunteer Legal Services Hawaii | Unrestricted Gift | $40,000 |
| Institute for Human Services | Unrestricted Gift | $35,000 |
| Ballet Hawaii | Unrestricted Gift | $25,000 |
| Hawaii Contemporary | Unrestricted Gift | $25,000 |
| Hawaii Public Radio | Unrestricted Gift | $25,000 |
| Hawaii Youth Symphony Association | Unrestricted Gift | $25,000 |
| Maui Food Bank Inc | Unrestricted Gift | $25,000 |
| Mid-Pacific Institute | Unrestricted Gift | $25,000 |
| The Food Basket Inc | Unrestricted Gift | $25,000 |
| Diamond Head Theatre | Unrestricted Gift | $20,000 |
| Legal Aid Society of Hawaii | Unrestricted Gift | $20,000 |
| Hawaii Symphony Orchestra | Unrestricted Gift | $15,000 |
| Le Jardin Academy | Unrestricted Gift | $15,000 |
| Manoa Valley Theatre | Unrestricted Gift | $15,000 |
| Mckinley High School Foundation | Scholarship Fund | $15,000 |
| PBS Hawaii | Unrestricted Gift | $15,000 |
| Aloha Harvest | Unrestricted Gift | $10,000 |
| Aloha United Way | Unrestricted Gift | $10,000 |
| American Red Cross | Unrestricted Gift | $10,000 |
| Assets School | Unrestricted Gift | $10,000 |
| Family Programs Hawaii | Unrestricted Gift | $10,000 |
| Hanahau'oli School | Unrestricted Gift | $10,000 |
| Hawaii Opera Theatre | Unrestricted Gift | $10,000 |
| Honolulu Museum of Art | Unrestricted Gift | $10,000 |
| Hugs | Unrestricted Gift | $10,000 |
| Teach for America - Hawaii | Unrestricted Gift | $10,000 |
| American Lung Association | Unrestricted Gift | $7,500 |
| Bamboo Ridge Press | Unrestricted Gift | $7,500 |
| Hawaii Justice Foundation | Unrestricted Gift | $7,500 |
| Kauai Independent Food Bank | Unrestricted Gift | $7,500 |
| Kauai Northshore Pantry | Unrestricted Gift | $7,500 |
| The Pantry | Unrestricted Gift | $7,500 |
| Boys And Girls Club of Hawaii | Unrestricted Gift | $5,000 |
| Chamber Music Hawaii | Unrestricted Gift | $5,000 |
| Child & Family Services | Unrestricted Gift | $5,000 |
| Children's Discovery Center | Unrestricted Gift | $5,000 |
| Family Promise of Hawaii | Unrestricted Gift | $5,000 |
| Hawaii Land Trust | Unrestricted Gift | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- E Gunner Schull
- Michele S Loudermilk
- Rhonda Griswold
- Larry Takumi
- Vito Galati
- Trever K Asam
Questions people ask
Does The Cades Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Cades Foundation give?
$710,920 in tax year 2024, across 61 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs The Cades Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists E Gunner Schull (Director/President), Michele S Loudermilk (Director/VP/Secretary), Rhonda Griswold (Director/VP/Treasurer) and Larry Takumi (Director/VP) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does The Cades Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, food and hunger and education.