Funding search · EIN 910313383 · Kapolei, HI
Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement
A grantmaking public charity (files IRS Form 990, Schedule I). Charities like this often run real grant programs with application cycles.
- 145
- grants reported
- $6.6M
- total given
- 2021–2023
- filing years
- $30,000
- median grant
Based on grants this organization reported to the IRS for tax years 2021–2023. This is what they filed, not a complete record of their giving, and recent years may be incomplete because filings lag.
What they fund
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Top recipients
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- Gravitas Pasifika Llc1 grant · $350,000
- Kahuli Leo Lea1 grant · $213,000
- World Triathlon Corporation1 grant · $210,000
- Honolulu Marathon Association1 grant · $175,000
- Oahu Hawaiian Canoe Racing Association Hawaii1 grant · $165,000
- Native Hawaiian Legal Corporation3 grants · $164,455
- Kemper Sports Marketing Llc1 grant · $161,000
- Polynesian Football Hall of Fame1 grant · $155,000
- Ekolu Mea Nui1 grant · $150,000
- State Foundation On Culture & the Arts1 grant · $140,000
Giving over time
Grant history
The 100 largest of 145 grants.
- $350,000
Gravitas Pasifika Llc · Honolulu, HI · 2023
To support community event
- $213,000
Kahuli Leo Lea · Kaneohe, HI · 2023
To support hawaiian culture in resort zoned areas
- $210,000
World Triathlon Corporation · Tampa, FL · 2023
To support community event
- $175,000
Honolulu Marathon Association · Honolulu, HI · 2023
To support community event
- $165,000
Oahu Hawaiian Canoe Racing Association Hawaii · Honolulu, HI · 2023
To support community event
- $161,000
Kemper Sports Marketing Llc · Northbrook, IL · 2023
To support community event
- $155,000
Polynesian Football Hall of Fame · Honolulu, HI · 2023
To support community event
- $150,000
Ekolu Mea Nui · Hauula, HI · 2023
To support workforce development and services for maui recovery
- $140,000
State Foundation On Culture & the Arts · Honolulu, HI · 2023
To support community event
- $133,000
Hawaii Food and Wine Festival · Honolulu, HI · 2023
To support community event
- $127,652
East-West Center Foundation · Honolulu, HI · 2021
Aloha 4 tonga campaign
- $125,000
Makana O Ke Akua · Kapolei, HI · 2023
To provide warehousing for donations received for maui recovery
- $125,000
Makana O Ke Akua · Kapolei, HI · 2022
To provide warehousing, storage, handling, delivery and related services for the donations for maui
- $120,000
Aloha Festivals · Honolulu, HI · 2023
To support community event
- $114,800
Kauluakalana · Kailua, HI · 2023
To support a hawaiian culture preservation event
- $110,000
Kapalua Maui Charities · Lahaina, HI · 2023
To support community event
- $105,000
Hawaii United Okinawa Association · Waipahu, HI · 2023
To support community event
- $101,070
Lalakea Foundation · Hilo, HI · 2023
To support a hawaiian culture preservation event
- $100,000
Hawaii Community Lending · Hilo, HI · 2023
To provide support services for native hawaiian homeowners affected by maui wildfires
- $100,000
Pohaha I Ka Lani · Kurtistown, HI · 2023
To support event tied to cultural, people/land connection, & natural resources
- $96,000
Pa'I Foundation · Honolulu, HI · 2023
To support a hawaiian culture preservation event
- $90,000
The Merrie Monarch Festival · Hilo, HI · 2023
To support community event
- $80,000
Kupu · Honolulu, HI · 2023
To support event tied to cultural, people/land connection, & natural resources
- $72,000
The Kohala Center · Kamuela, HI · 2023
To support event tied to cultural, people/land connection, & natural resources
- $69,833
Puuhonua Society · Honolulu, HI · 2023
To support a hawaiian culture preservation event
- $66,400
Mala'Ai · Kamuela, HI · 2023
To support event tied to cultural, people/land connection, & natural resources
- $64,455
Native Hawaiian Legal Corporation · Honolulu, HI · 2021
Program support
- $60,000
Edith Kanakaole Foundation · Hilo, HI · 2023
To support community event
- $55,000
Lokahi Pacific · Wailuku, HI · 2023
To support community event
- $52,500
Moanalua Gardens Foundation · Honolulu, HI · 2023
To support community event
- $52,000
Hawaiian Canoe Racing Association · Kihei, HI · 2023
To support community event
- $50,000
City and County of Honolulu (Kilohana) · Honolulu, HI · 2023
To support community event
- $50,000
Historic Waimea Theater and Cultural Arts Center · Waimea, HI · 2023
To support community event
- $50,000
Imua Family Services · Kahului, HI · 2023
To assist with staffing to aid maui wildfire survivors
- $50,000
Maui Chamber of Commerce Foundation · Wailuku, HI · 2023
To support hawaiian culture in resort zoned areas
- $50,000
Native Hawaiian Legal Corporation · Honolulu, HI · 2023
To provide legal services related to maui disaster response
- $50,000
Pan-Pacific Festival Foundation · Honolulu, HI · 2023
To support community event
- $50,000
Aha Punana Leo · Hilo, HI · 2022
Secure a temporary campus to allow instruction to continue and to support staff and other general needs
- $50,000
Native Hawaiian Legal Corporation · Honolulu, HI · 2022
To provide legal assistance to those impacted by the maui wildfires
- $49,500
Kala Foundation · Ewa Beach, HI · 2023
To support community event
- $49,000
Maui Dance Council · Paia, HI · 2023
To support community event
- $48,000
Kumano I Ke Ala O Makaweli · Waimea, HI · 2023
To support event tied to cultural, people/land connection, & natural resources
- $48,000
The Friends of Iolani Palace · Honolulu, HI · 2023
To support a hawaiian culture preservation event
- $47,600
Rice Street Business Association · Lihue, HI · 2023
To support community event
- $45,500
Odkf Support · Honolulu, HI · 2023
To support community event
- $45,000
Molokai Homestead Farmers Alliance · Hoolehua, HI · 2023
To support community event
- $42,000
Mana Studios · Honolulu, HI · 2023
To support a hawaiian culture preservation event
- $40,000
Accessurf Hawaii · Honolulu, HI · 2023
To support community event
- $40,000
Aloha Kuamoo Aina · Kamuela, HI · 2023
To support event tied to cultural, people/land connection, & natural resources
- $40,000
Friends of Auwahi Forest Restoration Project · Makawao, HI · 2023
To support event tied to cultural, people/land connection, & natural resources
- $40,000
Hawaii Agritourism Association · Hilo, HI · 2023
To support event tied to cultural, people/land connection, & natural resources
- $40,000
Hawaiian Music Perpetuation Society · Honolulu, HI · 2023
To support hawaiian culture in resort zoned areas
- $40,000
Kealakai Center for Pacific Strings · Kailua, HI · 2023
To support event tied to cultural, people/land connection, & natural resources
- $40,000
Malama Loko Ea Foundation · Haleiwa, HI · 2023
To support event tied to cultural, people/land connection, & natural resources
- $40,000
Muolaulani · Honolulu, HI · 2023
To support hawaiian culture preservation
- $37,500
Kanehunamoku Voyaging Academy · Kaneohe, HI · 2023
To support a hawaiian culture preservation event
- $37,500
Malie Foundation · Kapaa, HI · 2023
To support a hawaiian culture preservation event
- $37,000
Mana Maoli · Honolulu, HI · 2023
To support a hawaiian culture preservation event
- $35,000
Epic Sports Foundation · Haleiwa, HI · 2023
To support community event
- $35,000
Hawaii International Film Festival · Honolulu, HI · 2023
To support community event
- $35,000
Kailua Village Business Improvement District · Kailuakona, HI · 2023
To support community event
- $34,500
Garden Island Arts Council · Lihue, HI · 2023
To support a hawaiian culture preservation event
- $32,000
Ea Ecoversity · Hilo, HI · 2023
To support event tied to cultural, people/land connection, & natural resources
- $32,000
Hawaiian Islands Land Trust · Honolulu, HI · 2023
To support a hawaiian culture preservation event
- $32,000
Kipahulu Ohana · Hana, HI · 2023
To support event tied to cultural, people/land connection, & natural resources
- $32,000
Na Moku Aupuni O Koolau Hui · Haiku, HI · 2023
To support event tied to cultural, people/land connection, & natural resources
- $32,000
Protect & Preserve Hawaii · Honolulu, HI · 2023
To support event tied to cultural, people/land connection, & natural resources
- $31,500
Hui Noeau · Makawao, HI · 2023
To support community event
- $30,000
Hospice of Hilo · Hilo, HI · 2023
To support community event
- $30,000
Maui Classical Music Festival · Kihei, HI · 2023
To support community event
- $30,000
Molokai Land Trust · Kaunakakai, HI · 2023
To support event tied to cultural, people/land connection, & natural resources
- $30,000
Valley Isle Road Runners · Kahului, HI · 2023
To support community event
- $30,000
Ymca of Honolulu · Honolulu, HI · 2023
To support event tied to cultural, people/land connection, & natural resources
- $28,700
Hawaii Ag and Culinary Alliance · Honolulu, HI · 2023
To support community event
- $28,000
Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs · Honolulu, HI · 2023
To support community event
- $28,000
Kanu Hawaii · Honolulu, HI · 2023
To support community event
- $28,000
Ki-Hoalu Foundation · Kaneohe, HI · 2023
To support community event
- $28,000
The Kauai Marathon · Koloa, HI · 2023
To support community event
- $27,200
Waikoloa Dry Forest Initiative · Kamuela, HI · 2023
To support event tied to cultural, people/land connection, & natural resources
- $25,000
Hoi Hoi Ea · Kaneohe, HI · 2023
To support event tied to cultural, people/land connection, & natural resources
- $25,000
Honolulu Festival Foundation · Honolulu, HI · 2023
To support community event
- $25,000
Na Aikane O Maui · Lahaina, HI · 2023
To provide resources for a distribution hub for supplies to familes affected by the maui wildfires
- $25,000
Pacific Whale Foundation · Wailuku, HI · 2023
To support community event
- $25,000
Project Kanu · Papaikou, HI · 2023
To support event tied to cultural, people/land connection, & natural resources
- $25,000
Youth in Motion · Kaunakakai, HI · 2023
To support community event
- $25,000
Kanaka Climbers · Ewa Beach, HI · 2022
To ensure seamless communication and connectivity for residents living in lanaina.
- $24,500
Hawaiian Outrigger Canoe Voyaging Society · Kihei, HI · 2023
To support community event
- $24,500
Kauai Economic Development Board · Lihue, HI · 2023
To support community event
- $24,000
Hawaii Marine Mammal Alliance · Kailua, HI · 2023
To support event tied to cultural, people/land connection, & natural resources
- $24,000
Honolulu Theatre for Youth · Honolulu, HI · 2023
To support a hawaiian culture preservation event
- $24,000
Hui Malama O Ke Kai Foundation · Waimanalo, HI · 2023
To support event tied to cultural, people/land connection, & natural resources
- $24,000
Kokua Hawaii Foundation · San Rafael, CA · 2023
To support event tied to cultural, people/land connection, & natural resources
- $24,000
Waipa Foundation · Hanalei, HI · 2023
To support a hawaiian culture preservation event
- $22,560
Ulu a'E Learning Center · Kapolei, HI · 2023
To support a hawaiian culture preservation event
- $21,000
Maui Arts & Cultural Center · Kahului, HI · 2023
To support community event
- $20,000
East Maui Taro Festival · Mililani, HI · 2023
To support community event
- $20,000
Hoolehua Homesteaders Association · Hoolehua, HI · 2023
To support community event
- $20,000
Kalihi-Palama Culture & Arts Society · Honolulu, HI · 2023
To support a hawaiian culture preservation event
- $20,000
Kokua Kalihi Valley Comprehensive Family Services · Honolulu, HI · 2023
To support a hawaiian culture preservation event
- $20,000
Pahoa Lava Zone Museum · Pahoa, HI · 2023
To support a hawaiian culture preservation event
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