Waimakua Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 99-0195093
Foundation Overview
Based in Lihue, HI, Waimakua Foundation has awarded 165 grants totaling $1,081,000 to organizations in Hawaii. Individual grants range from $500 to $50,000, with a median award of $2,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
4 of 22 recipients (18%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
100% of all grants are concentrated in Hawaii, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Hawaii, funding concentrates in Lihue (36%), Hanalei (14%), Kalaheo (11%).
Funding Trajectory
Stable funding levels with 12% change over 6 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (78%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Waimakua Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Island Resource Conservation & Development | $2,000 | Lihue, HI, US | Kauai Forest Bird Recovery | 2024 |
| Hanapepe United Church | $1,000 | Eleele, HI, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| Hui O Laka | $5,000 | Kekaha, HI, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Island School | $20,000 | Lihue, HI, US | Board Matching Challenge Fund | 2024 |
| Kapaa First Hawaiian Church | $1,000 | Kapaa, HI, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| Kauai Community College | $5,000 | Lihue, HI, US | Restricted - Hale Malama/kipapai | 2024 |
| Kauai Independant Food Bank | $2,000 | Lihue, HI, US | Backpack Program | 2024 |
| Kauai Museum Association Ltd | $22,000 | Lihue, HI, US | Capital Campaign | 2024 |
| Kauai Museum Association Ltd | $10,000 | Lihue, HI, US | Capital Campaign, Reroof Wilcox Buidling | 2024 |
| Koolau Hui Ia Church | $1,000 | Anahola, HI, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| Kore Kauai | $2,000 | Kapaa, HI, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| Malama Hule'ia | $1,000 | Lihue, HI, US | Alekoko Fishpond Education | 2024 |
| National Tropical Botanical Garden | $20,000 | Kalaheo, HI, US | Education Director | 2024 |
| National Tropical Botanical Garden | $30,000 | Kalaheo, HI, US | Limahuli Multi-purpose Cultural And Maintenance Facility | 2024 |
| Saint Michael's And All Angels Episcopal Church | $2,000 | Lihue, HI, US | Bell Tower Repairs | 2024 |
| Waimea United Church | $1,000 | Waimea, HI, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| Waioli Hui Ia Church | $1,000 | Hanalei, HI, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| Ywca | $5,000 | Lihue, HI, US | Camp Slogget Repairs And Maintenance | 2024 |
| Kkcr Radio Station | $1,000 | Hanalei, HI, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Hanalei-wainiha-haena Community Association | $1,000 | Hanalei, HI, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Malama Kua'aina | $1,000 | Hanalei, HI, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Haw'n Mission Children's Society | $1,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| Garden Island Resource Conservation & Development | $2,000 | Lihue, HI, US | Kauai Forest Bird Recovery | 2023 |
| Hanapepe United Church | $1,000 | Eleele, HI, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Hui Maka'ainana O Makana | $500 | Hanalei, HI, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Hui O Laka | $6,500 | Kekaha, HI, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Island School | $20,000 | Lihue, HI, US | Board Matching Challenge Fund | 2023 |
| Kapaa First Hawaiian Church | $1,000 | Kapaa, HI, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Kauai Community College | $5,000 | Lihue, HI, US | Restricted - Hale Malama/kipapai | 2023 |
| Kauai Independant Food Bank | $2,000 | Lihue, HI, US | Backpack Program | 2023 |
| Kauai Museum Association Ltd | $2,500 | Lihue, HI, US | Capital Campaign | 2023 |
| Kauai Museum Association Ltd | $22,000 | Lihue, HI, US | Capital Campaign, Reroof Wilcox Buidling | 2023 |
| Kekahu Foundation Inc Dba Kkcr-fm | $1,000 | Hanalei, HI, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Koolau Hui Ia Church | $1,000 | Anahola, HI, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Kore Kauai | $2,000 | Kapaa, HI, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Malama Hule'ia | $1,000 | Lihue, HI, US | Alekoko Fishpond Education | 2023 |
| National Tropical Botanical Garden | $20,000 | Kalaheo, HI, US | Education Director | 2023 |
| National Tropical Botanical Garden | $20,000 | Kalaheo, HI, US | Limahuli Multi-purpose Cultural And Maintenance Facility | 2023 |
| National Tropical Botanical Garden | $17,500 | Kalaheo, HI, US | Limahuli Multi-purpose Cultural And Maintenance Facility | 2023 |
| Saint Michael's And All Angels Episcopal Church | $2,000 | Lihue, HI, US | Bell Tower Repairs | 2023 |
| The Hawaiian Mission Children's Society | $1,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Waimea United Church | $1,000 | Waimea, HI, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Waioli Hui Ia Church | $1,000 | Hanalei, HI, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Ywca | $5,000 | Lihue, HI, US | Camp Slogget Repairs And Maintenance | 2023 |
| Hanapepe United Church | $1,000 | Eleele, HI, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Honolulu Museum Of Art (Fka Honolulu Academy Of Arts) | $5,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Hui Maka'ainana O Makana | $500 | Hanalei, HI, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Hui O Laka | $4,000 | Kekaha, HI, US | Ccc Camp Reroofing | 2022 |
| Hui O Laka | $5,000 | Kekaha, HI, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Island School | $25,000 | Lihue, HI, US | Restricted - Capital Campaign For New Building | 2022 |
| Kapaa First Hawaiian Church | $1,000 | Kapaa, HI, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Kauai Community College | $5,000 | Lihue, HI, US | Restricted - Hale Malama | 2022 |
| Kauai Independant Food Bank | $1,000 | Lihue, HI, US | Backpack Program | 2022 |
| Kauai Museum Association Ltd | $22,000 | Lihue, HI, US | Capital Campaign, Reroof Wilcox Buidling | 2022 |
| Kekahu Foundation Inc Dba Kkcr-fm | $500 | Hanalei, HI, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Koolau Hui Ia Church | $1,000 | Anahola, HI, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Kore Kauai | $1,000 | Kapaa, HI, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Malama Hule'ia | $2,000 | Lihue, HI, US | Alekoko Fishpond Education | 2022 |
| National Tropical Botanical Garden | $19,000 | Kalaheo, HI, US | Limahuli Multi-purpose Cultural And Maintenance Facility | 2022 |
| National Tropical Botanical Garden | $31,000 | Kalaheo, HI, US | Limahuli Multi-purpose Cultural And Maintenance Facility | 2022 |
| Saint Michael's And All Angels Episcopal Church | $1,000 | Lihue, HI, US | Loaves And Fishes Food Distribution | 2022 |
| The Hawaiian Mission Children's Society | $1,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Waimea United Church | $1,000 | Waimea, HI, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Waioli Hui Ia Church | $1,000 | Hanalei, HI, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Ywca | $5,000 | Lihue, HI, US | Camp Slogget Repairs And Maintenance | 2022 |
| Garden Island Resource Conservation & Development | $1,000 | Lihue, HI, US | Kauai Forest Bird Recovery | 2022 |
| Hanapepe United Church | $1,000 | Eleele, HI, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Honolulu Museum Of Art (Fka Honolulu Academy Of Arts) | $5,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Hui Maka'ainana O Makana | $500 | Hanalei, HI, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Hui O Laka | $4,000 | Kekaha, HI, US | Ccc Camp Reroofing | 2022 |
| Hui O Laka | $5,000 | Kekaha, HI, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Island School | $25,000 | Lihue, HI, US | Restricted - Capital Campaign For New Building | 2022 |
| Kapaa First Hawaiian Church | $1,000 | Kapaa, HI, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Kauai Community College | $5,000 | Lihue, HI, US | Restricted - Hale Malama | 2022 |
| Kauai Independant Food Bank | $1,000 | Lihue, HI, US | Backpack Program | 2022 |
| Kauai Museum Association Ltd | $22,000 | Lihue, HI, US | Capital Campaign, Reroof Wilcox Buidling | 2022 |
| Kekahu Foundation Inc Dba Kkcr-fm | $500 | Hanalei, HI, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Koolau Hui Ia Church | $1,000 | Anahola, HI, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Kore Kauai | $1,000 | Kapaa, HI, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Malama Hule'ia | $2,000 | Lihue, HI, US | Alekoko Fishpond Education | 2022 |
| National Tropical Botanical Garden | $19,000 | Kalaheo, HI, US | Limahuli Multi-purpose Cultural And Maintenance Facility | 2022 |
| National Tropical Botanical Garden | $31,000 | Kalaheo, HI, US | Limahuli Multi-purpose Cultural And Maintenance Facility | 2022 |
| Saint Michael's And All Angels Episcopal Church | $1,000 | Lihue, HI, US | Loaves And Fishes Food Distribution | 2022 |
| The Hawaiian Mission Children's Society | $1,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Waimea United Church | $1,000 | Waimea, HI, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Waioli Hui Ia Church | $1,000 | Hanalei, HI, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Ywca | $5,000 | Lihue, HI, US | Camp Slogget Repairs And Maintenance | 2022 |
| Garden Island Resource Conservation & Development | $1,000 | Lihue, HI, US | Kauai Forest Bird Recovery | 2022 |
| Hanapepe United Church | $1,000 | Eleele, HI, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Honolulu Museum Of Art (Fka Honolulu Academy Of Arts) | $5,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Hui Maka'ainana O Makana | $500 | Hanalei, HI, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Hui O Laka | $4,000 | Kekaha, HI, US | Ccc Camp Reroofing | 2022 |
| Hui O Laka | $5,000 | Kekaha, HI, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Island School | $25,000 | Lihue, HI, US | Restricted - Capital Campaign For New Building | 2022 |
| Kapaa First Hawaiian Church | $1,000 | Kapaa, HI, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Kauai Community College | $5,000 | Lihue, HI, US | Restricted - Hale Malama | 2022 |
| Kauai Independant Food Bank | $1,000 | Lihue, HI, US | Backpack Program | 2022 |
| Kauai Museum Association Ltd | $22,000 | Lihue, HI, US | Capital Campaign, Reroof Wilcox Buidling | 2022 |
| Kekahu Foundation Inc Dba Kkcr-fm | $500 | Hanalei, HI, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Koolau Hui Ia Church | $1,000 | Anahola, HI, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Kore Kauai | $1,000 | Kapaa, HI, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Malama Hule'ia | $2,000 | Lihue, HI, US | Alekoko Fishpond Education | 2022 |
| National Tropical Botanical Garden | $19,000 | Kalaheo, HI, US | Limahuli Multi-purpose Cultural And Maintenance Facility | 2022 |
| National Tropical Botanical Garden | $31,000 | Kalaheo, HI, US | Limahuli Multi-purpose Cultural And Maintenance Facility | 2022 |
| Saint Michael's And All Angels Episcopal Church | $1,000 | Lihue, HI, US | Loaves And Fishes Food Distribution | 2022 |
| The Hawaiian Mission Children's Society | $1,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Waimea United Church | $1,000 | Waimea, HI, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Waioli Hui Ia Church | $1,000 | Hanalei, HI, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Ywca | $5,000 | Lihue, HI, US | Camp Slogget Repairs And Maintenance | 2022 |
| Garden Island Resource Conservation & Development | $1,000 | Lihue, HI, US | Kauai Forest Bird Recovery | 2022 |
| Hanapepe United Church | $1,000 | Eleele, HI, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| Honolulu Museum Of Art (fka Honolulu Academy Of Arts) | $5,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | William And Mary Rice Art Fund | 2021 |
| Hui O Laka | $5,000 | Kekaha, HI, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Island School | $25,000 | Lihue, HI, US | Restricted - Capital Campaign For New Building | 2021 |
| Kapaa First Hawaiian Church | $1,000 | Kapaa, HI, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| Kauai Community College | $5,000 | Lihue, HI, US | Restricted - Waialeale Project | 2021 |
| Kauai Museum Association Ltd | $26,000 | Lihue, HI, US | Rice Building Ne Wall Repairs | 2021 |
| Kekahu Foundation Inc Dba Kkcr-fm | $500 | Hanalei, HI, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Koolau Hui Ia Church | $1,000 | Anahola, HI, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| National Tropical Botanical Garden | $50,000 | Kalaheo, HI, US | Limahuli Multi-purpose Cultural And Maintenance | 2021 |
| National Tropical Botanical Garden | $17,000 | Kalaheo, HI, US | Limahuli Staff Hale Window Repairs | 2021 |
| Saint Michael's And All Angels Episcopal Church | $3,000 | Lihue, HI, US | Loaves And Fishes Food Distribution | 2021 |
| The Hawaiian Mission Children's Society | $2,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| Waimea United Church | $1,000 | Waimea, HI, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| Waioli Hui Ia Church | $1,000 | Hanalei, HI, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| Ywca | $5,000 | Lihue, HI, US | Camp Slogget Repairs | 2021 |
| Girl Scouts Of Hawaii | $2,500 | Honolulu, HI, US | Leadership Experience For Kauai Girl Scouts | 2021 |
| Hui Maka'ainana O Makana | $500 | Hanalei, HI, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Kauai Independant Food Bank | $1,000 | Lihue, HI, US | Backpack Program | 2021 |
| Kore Kauai | $1,000 | Kapaa, HI, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| Malama Hule'ia | $2,500 | Lihue, HI, US | Alekoko Fishpond Education | 2021 |
| Hanapepe United Church | $600 | Eleele, HI, US | General Operations | 2020 |
| Honolulu Museum Of Art (fka Honolulu Academy Of Arts) | $5,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | General Operations | 2020 |
| Hui O Laka | $7,000 | Kekaha, HI, US | General Operations | 2020 |
| Island School | $20,000 | Lihue, HI, US | Restricted - Capital Campaign For New Building | 2020 |
| Kapaa First Hawaiian Church | $600 | Kapaa, HI, US | General Operations | 2020 |
| Kauai Community College | $5,000 | Lihue, HI, US | Restricted - Waialeale Project | 2020 |
| Kauai Museum Association Ltd | $22,000 | Lihue, HI, US | Supplemental Education Material , External | 2020 |
| Kekahu Foundation Inc Dba Kkcr-fm | $500 | Hanalei, HI, US | General Operations | 2020 |
| Koolau Hui Ia Church | $600 | Anahola, HI, US | General Operations | 2020 |
| National Tropical Botanical Garden | $10,000 | Kalaheo, HI, US | Limahuli-hale Window Restoration | 2020 |
| National Tropical Botanical Garden | $7,000 | Kalaheo, HI, US | General Operations | 2020 |
| National Tropical Botanical Garden | $4,000 | Kalaheo, HI, US | President Travel Budget | 2020 |
| National Tropical Botanical Garden | $36,000 | Kalaheo, HI, US | Limahuli-multi Cultural And Maintence Facility | 2020 |
| Saint Michael's And All Angels Episcopal Church | $2,000 | Lihue, HI, US | Restricted - Children's Education | 2020 |
| The Hawaiian Mission Children's Society | $1,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | General Operations | 2020 |
| Waimea United Church | $600 | Waimea, HI, US | General Operations | 2020 |
| Waioli Hui Ia Church | $600 | Hanalei, HI, US | General Operations | 2020 |
| Woman In Need-kauai | $5,000 | Lihue, HI, US | Classroom Addition | 2020 |
| Ywca | $5,000 | Lihue, HI, US | Camp Slogget Repairs | 2020 |
| Hanapepe United Church | $500 | Eleele, HI, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Hui O Laka | $6,000 | Kekaha, HI, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Island School | $20,000 | Lihue, HI, US | Restricted - Capital Campaign For New Building | 2018 |
| Kapaa First Hawaiian Church | $500 | Kapaa, HI, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Kauai Community College | $5,000 | Lihue, HI, US | Restricted - Waialeale Project | 2018 |
| Kauai Museum Association Ltd | $19,000 | Lihue, HI, US | Restricted - Bathroom Upgrades And Statue Of Kaumualii Project | 2018 |
| Koolau Hui Ia Church | $500 | Anahola, HI, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| National Tropical Botanical Garden | $22,000 | Kalaheo, HI, US | Resticted - Flood Relief | 2018 |
| National Tropical Botanical Garden - Limahuli Garden & Preserve | $30,000 | Hanalei, HI, US | Restricted - Limahuli Hale Reroofing | 2018 |
| Saint Michael's And All Angels Episcopal Church | $3,000 | Lihue, HI, US | Restricted - Children's Education | 2018 |
| The Hawaiian Mission Children's Society | $1,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Waimea United Church | $500 | Waimea, HI, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Waioli Hui Ia Church | $500 | Hanalei, HI, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Ywca | $7,000 | Lihue, HI, US | Restricted - Camp Naue General Operations And Camp Sloggett Reroofing | 2018 |
| Honolulu Academy Of Arts | $5,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 99-0195093 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 2970 HALEKO ROAD 201 Lihue, HI 96766-0000 |
Key People (4)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Waimakua Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | Katherine Richardson |
|---|---|
| Secretary | Wendy Wichman |
| Treasurer | Richard Goodale |
| Asst Treasurer | Jonathan Wichman |
Forms 990-PF
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