Quick Summary
Name: Hau'oli Mau Loa Foundation Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $6,593,760 (2023) |
| Grant Range | $150,000 - $1,252,008 |
| Average Grant | $212,700 (approximate) |
| Application Method | Invitation Only |
Contact Details
- Website: https://www.hauolimauloa.org
- Location: Honolulu, HI
- EIN: 13-3588071
Geographic Focus
- Primary: Hawaii
- Secondary: United States (select programs)
- International: Developing regions (environmental programs), global humanitarian relief through partner organizations (Doctors Without Borders, Save the Children)
Funding Priorities
- Hope for Kids: Programs promoting resiliency, life skills, and environmental stewardship for children, especially through 'Δina-based (land-based) education
- Environment (Hawaii): Invasive species prevention and developing next generation of environmental leaders
- Environment (International): Conservation work in developing regions globally
- First Generation Partners: Supporting first-generation students to achieve educational goals
- Affordable Housing for Families: Increasing access to affordable housing for families with children under 18 in Hawaii and California
- Field Building: Nonprofit capacity building
- Humanitarian Relief: Emergency and disaster response through established partners
What They Don't Fund
- No unsolicited proposals accepted - Foundation proactively identifies and approaches potential partners
- Works only with organizations aligned with their specific strategic priorities
- Primarily works with pre-selected charitable organizations
Application Method
Invitation Only / No Public Application Process
The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Instead, they:
- Work with experts to identify high-impact strategies within their program areas
- Proactively identify organizations carrying out aligned work
- Initiate dialogue on partnership possibilities
- Develop multi-year funding partnerships (currently supports 50+ organizations)
Organizations cannot apply directly - the foundation must approach them.
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