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Who funds Hawaii International Film Festival?

Honolulu, Hawaii · EIN 990280373

7 private foundations reported grants to Hawaii International Film Festival in Honolulu, Hawaii totaling $857,516 across 7 grants in tax years 2023 to 2025. The largest funder was The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, with $810,000.

From the funders' IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Funders of Hawaii International Film Festival that accept applications

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Foundations that fund Hawaii International Film Festival

All 7 funders, by amount
FoundationPurpose givenGrantsAmount
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
New Jersey · 2024 · accepts applications
82065 supporting the production of the makawalu film to raise awareness and build skills of native hawaiian-driven creators, talent, stories, and films1$810,000
McInerny Foundation
Hawaii · 2024
2025 hiff education programs1$20,000
Hawaii National Foundation
Hawaii · 2025
To support the hiff mission of inspiring students and cinema lovers of all ages to pursue excellence in film, new media, and storytelling innovation through hiff programs.1$10,000
J Watumull Fund
Hawaii · 2024 · accepts applications
General charitable purpose1$7,500
First Hawaiian Bank Foundation
Hawaii · 2024 · accepts applications
TO support educational programs for students and adults.1$5,000
Fred Baldwin Memorial Foundation
Hawaii · 2025 · accepts applications
2025 hiff maui showcase and hiff education programs1$5,000
Amazonsmile Foundation
Washington · 2023
General support1$16

Amounts are grants paid as each foundation reported them. Names are matched across filings, so a grant written under a different name for the same organization may be missing.

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Questions people ask

Who funds Hawaii International Film Festival?

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, McInerny Foundation, Hawaii National Foundation, J Watumull Fund and First Hawaiian Bank Foundation, and 2 more, according to their IRS Form 990-PF filings.

How much does Hawaii International Film Festival get from foundations?

$857,516 in 7 reported grants from 7 private foundations in tax years 2023 to 2025. Government grants and gifts from individuals are not included.

Which of these funders accept applications?

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, J Watumull Fund, First Hawaiian Bank Foundation and Fred Baldwin Memorial Foundation say in their filings that they accept applications.

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