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The Underdog Foundation

Preselected recipients only Kahului, Hawaii · EIN 920853531

The Underdog Foundation is a private foundation in Kahului, Hawaii. In tax year 2024 it gave $322,072 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $103,127 and the largest $103,172. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

How to apply

The Underdog 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Underdog Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Hawaii.

StateGrantsAmount
Hawaii5$322,072

Grants paid in 2024

All 5 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Individual
HI
Tiny homefire victim$103,172
Individual
HI
Tiny homefire victim$103,127
Individual
HI
Tiny home fire victim$103,127
Lahaina Strong
Lahaina, HI
Membership dues for child$8,681
The Club Maui
Kahului, HI
Membershipfor youth$3,965

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Underdog Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Underdog Foundation give?

$322,072 in tax year 2024, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $103,127.

Who runs The Underdog Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Joseph Dickson Jr (President) and Amber Dickson (Vice President).

What does The Underdog Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly youth programs.

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