Waimakua Foundation
Accepts applications
Waimakua Foundation is a private foundation in Lihue, Hawaii. In tax year 2024 it gave $135,000 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $30,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$135,000
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$3.0 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2024 was the same as $135,000 the year before.
20% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $135,000 | 22 | $2.7 million |
| 2024 | $135,000 | 22 | $3.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Richard Goodale 2970 Haleko Road, Lihue, HI 96766-1380 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (808) 639-6170 |
| What to submit | No specification |
What Waimakua Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Hawaii.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | 22 | $135,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Tropical Botanical Garden | Limahuli multi-purpose cultural and maintenance facility | $30,000 |
| Kauai Museum Association LTD | Capital campaign | $22,000 |
| Island School | Board matching challenge fund | $20,000 |
| National Tropical Botanical Garden | Education director | $20,000 |
| Kauai Museum Association LTD | Capital campaign, reroof wilcox buidling | $10,000 |
| Hui O Laka | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Kauai Community College | Restricted - hale malama/kipapai | $5,000 |
| YWCA | Camp slogget repairs and maintenance | $5,000 |
| Garden Island Resource Conservation & Development | Kauai forest bird recovery | $2,000 |
| Kauai Independant Food Bank | Backpack program | $2,000 |
| Kore Kauai | General operations | $2,000 |
| Saint Michael's and All Angels Episcopal Church | Bell tower repairs | $2,000 |
| Hanapepe United Church | General operations | $1,000 |
| Kapaa First Hawaiian Church | General operations | $1,000 |
| Koolau Hui Ia Church | General operations | $1,000 |
| Malama Hule'ia | Alekoko fishpond education | $1,000 |
| Waimea United Church | General operations | $1,000 |
| Waioli Hui Ia Church | General operations | $1,000 |
| KKCR Radio Station | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Hanalei-Wainiha-Haena Community Association | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Malama Kua'aina | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Haw'n Mission Children's Society | General operations | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Katherine Richardson
- Wendy Wichman
- Richard Goodale
- Jonathan Wichman
Questions people ask
Does Waimakua Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Waimakua Foundation give?
$135,000 in tax year 2024, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Waimakua Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Katherine Richardson (President), Wendy Wichman (Secretary), Richard Goodale (Treasurer) and Jonathan Wichman (Asst Treasurer).
What does Waimakua Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, environment and conservation and education.