Funding search · early childhood education · Hawaii
Who funds early childhood education work in Hawaii
15 funders have a record of paying for early childhood education work by Hawaii recipients: 50 grants totaling $7.2M, most recently in 2025 — mostly private foundations, plus grantmaking charities. The largest by matched giving are Samuel N & Mary Castle Foundation ($492,245), Trustees of the Estate of Bernice Pauahi ($3.9M) and First Hawaiian Bank Foundation ($113,500).
From IRS Form 990-PF and 990 Schedule I filings, 2019–2025. Grants already paid to Hawaii recipients — evidence of what these funders back, not open calls.
Largest: $25,000 to COLLABORATIVE SUPPORT SERVICES — early childhood education policy research for the "commit to keiki" campaign
Trustees of the Estate of Bernice PauahiHonolulu, HICharity · may take applications
5 matching grants · $3.9M · through 2024Largest: $1.1M to PARKWAY VILLAGE PRESCHOOL — educational support
Largest: $25,000 to Hawaii Children's Discovery Center — to support school group discovery visit program and upgrade classrooms for discovery camps and preschool programs.
Largest: $85,000 to IOLANI SCHOOL — preschool - 12th grade programs
Largest: $50,000 to NISEI VETERANS MEMORIAL CENTER — for preschool and adult care for the community's elderly and memorial center
Largest: $15,000 to WAIKIKI COMMUNITY CENTER — preschool tuition assistance
Aloha United WayHonolulu, HICharity · may take applications
3 matching grants · $47,616 · through 2024Largest: $25,917 to KCAA PRESCHOOLS OF HAWAII — general operating grant
Largest: $10,000 to IOLANI SCHOOL — preschool - 12th grade programs
Waipahu Community FoundationHonolulu, HICharity · may take applications
3 matching grants · $28,566 · through 2023Largest: $10,000 to ROSARY PRESCHOOL — unrestricted gif
Largest: $5,000 to MARY STAR OF THE SEA — preschool program
The Jim Saunders FundKailuakona, HICharity · may take applications
2 matching grants · $21,624 · through 2023Largest: $11,025 to CREATIVE DAY PRESCHOOL — education - tuition assistance
The Chicago Community TrustChicago, ILCharity · may take applications
1 matching grant · $2.0M · through 2023Largest: $2.0M to Keiki O Ka Aina Preschool Inc — general support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes
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