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    HAU'OLI MAU LOA FOUNDATION

    Supporting OrganizationIRS data 2022–2024
    HONOLULU, HIEIN 133588071 Website

    Annual Giving

    $6.8M

    Grants

    28

    Median Grant

    $180K

    Organizations Funded

    29

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    Foundation Overview

    Mission

    In partnership with others, Hau'oli Mau Loa Foundation seeks to expand for those less fortunate, especially children, opportunities to find hope for their future, and we seek to enhance stewardship, preservation and protection of the environment.

    Focus Areas

    environmental conservationinvasive species preventionmarine conservationenvironmental educationconservation leadership developmentaina-based/native Hawaiian youth educationhawaiian cultural educationyouth development for underserved/first-generation youth

    Grant Types

    general operating supportprogram supportfellowshipsgraduate assistantshipsinternshipscapacity building/field building grantsloan capital/loan financingemergency/humanitarian relief

    Funded Initiatives

    Graduate assistantships with University of Hawaii since 2012; affordable housing communities Hau'oli Mau Loa Village on Kaua'i and Puʻuʻalalā Village on Hawai'i Island; environmental programs in Hawaii and internationally through Save the Children and Doctors Without Borders

    How to Apply

    Does not accept unsolicited proposals. Foundation identifies strategies and organizations that align with program areas, then begins dialogue on partnership possibilities. Works through established partnerships.

    Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.

    Giving History

    2024

    $6.8M

    Grants

    28

    Median

    $180K

    States

    4

    2023+29%

    $6.8M

    Grants

    31

    Median

    $178K

    States

    5

    2022

    $5.3M

    Grants

    20

    Median

    $174K

    States

    5

    Grant Size Distribution

    $180K

    Typical Grant (Median)

    $8K

    Smallest

    $125K

    25th Pctile

    $271K

    75th Pctile

    $1.4M

    Largest

    Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $125K and $271K.

    Largest Recent Grants

    $1.4M

    2024

    UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII FOUNDATION

    HI · ENVIRONMENT HAWAII: ELP AND INVASIVE SPECIES PREVENTION

    $450K

    2024

    PACIFIC AMERICAN FOUNDATION

    HI · AINA-BASED PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN - HFK EKOLU (YEAR 1 & 2 GRANT)

    $414K

    2024

    SAVE THE CHILDREN

    CT · INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN RELIEF - PROGRAM AND GENERAL OPERATIONS

    $402K

    2024

    HALE KIPA INC

    HI · FIRST GENERATION: GENERAL OPERATIONS

    $380K

    2024

    KUPU

    HI · ENVIRONMENT HAWAII: CLDP PROGRAM & NRSP

    Geographic Focus

    HI
    $5.9M25 grants
    CT
    $414K1 grants
    NY
    $350K1 grants
    CO
    $185K1 grants

    Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.

    Financial Overview

    YearTotal AssetsGrants Paid
    2024
    $155.9M
    $6.8M(4.4%)
    2023
    $150.6M
    $6.8M(4.5%)
    2022
    $142.2M
    $5.3M(3.7%)

    Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets

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    Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.

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