Wai Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Wai Family Foundation is a private foundation in Honolulu, Hawaii. In tax year 2025 it gave $25,000 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $10,000. 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$25,000
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$684,839
- New grantees75%
Giving in 2025 was down from $40,000 the year before.
75% 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 | $25,000 | 5 | $619,371 |
| 2024 | $40,000 | 4 | $611,287 |
| 2025 | $25,000 | 4 | $684,839 |
How to apply
Wai Family 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.
What Wai Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Hawaii.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | 4 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ARC of Hawaii | Grant | $10,000 |
| Punahou School | Grant | $5,000 |
| Roosevelt High School | Grant | $5,000 |
| McKinley High School | Grant | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Brent Wilson
- Marly Wilson
- Hollis Bush
Questions people ask
Does Wai Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Wai Family Foundation give?
$25,000 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Wai Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Brent Wilson (President), Marly Wilson (Vice President) and Hollis Bush (Secretary).
What does Wai Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.