Funding search · EIN 990250429 · Honolulu, HI
Hmsa Foundation
A private foundation (files IRS Form 990-PF). Most private foundations do not take unsolicited applications; the route in is usually a program officer.
- 68
- grants reported
- $6.7M
- total given
- 2022–2024
- filing years
- $50,000
- median grant
Based on grants this organization reported to the IRS for tax years 2022–2024. This is what they filed, not a complete record of their giving, and recent years may be incomplete because filings lag.
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- University of Hawaii Foundation3 grants · $3.6M
- Five Mountains Hawaii3 grants · $300,000
- Wai-Anae Community Re-Development Corporation2 grants · $300,000
- Waimanalo Health Center3 grants · $300,000
- Kokua Kalihi Valley Comprehensive Family Services3 grants · $300,000
- The Food Basket3 grants · $240,000
- Ma Ka Hana Ka Ike Building Program3 grants · $225,000
- Kualoa Heeia Ecumenical Youth Project3 grants · $225,000
- Hawaiian Community Assets3 grants · $195,000
- Kumano I Ke Ala3 grants · $180,000
Giving over time
Grant history
All 68 reported grants, largest first.
- $1.2M
University of Hawaii Foundation · Honolulu, HI · 2024
Building learning innovations for hawaii's future doctors and interprofessional health sciences education and simulation program
- $1.2M
University of Hawaii Foundation · Honolulu, HI · 2023
Building learning innovations for hawaii's future doctors & interprofessional health sciences education and simulation program
- $1.2M
University of Hawaii Foundation · Honolulu, HI · 2022
Establish the learning innovations endowment to support the university of hawaii at manoa john a. Burns school of medicine it its efforts to develop and implement innovative curriculum initiatives, with the ultimate goa… read allEstablish the learning innovations endowment to support the university of hawaii at manoa john a. Burns school of medicine it its efforts to develop and implement innovative curriculum initiatives, with the ultimate goal of enhanced recruitment, training, and retention of the most capable and committed future physicians for hawaii. Support the university of hawaii at manoa school of nursing & dental hygiene 1) interprofessional health sciences education and simulation program ("hipe program") and 2) endowed professorship to recruit and retain faculty of the highest caliber in the area of interprofessional education and technology supported learning. less
- $150,000
Wai-Anae Community Re-Development Corporation · Waianae, HI · 2023
Research and operational expenses
- $150,000
Wai-Anae Community Re-Development Corporation · Waianae, HI · 2022
Develop community health hubs (chhs) to empower community-based organizations (cbos) with rigorous, scientifically-informed methodologies and data typically reserved for academic research. Chhs will serve as a novel pla… read allDevelop community health hubs (chhs) to empower community-based organizations (cbos) with rigorous, scientifically-informed methodologies and data typically reserved for academic research. Chhs will serve as a novel platform that offers cbos the capacity to collect and understand health-relevant data from participants of their community-initiated programs along with that of their social network. Data will be evaluated in the context of the built environment for health/social/economics/policy impacts by academic consultants, which will be routed back to the community and stakeholders. The information can enable community organizations to engage stakeholders in health/wellbeing and potentially play a previously unrecognized role in prevention. less
- $100,000
Five Mountains Hawaii · Kamuela, HI · 2024
Operational expenses (hui partner)
- $100,000
Kokua Kalihi Valley Comprehensive Family Services · Honolulu, HI · 2024
Operational expenses (hui partner)
- $100,000
Waimanalo Health Center · Waimanalo, HI · 2024
Operational expenses (hui partner)
- $100,000
Five Mountains Hawaii · Kamuela, HI · 2023
Operational expenses (hui partner)
- $100,000
Kokua Kalihi Valley Comprehensive Family Services · Honolulu, HI · 2023
Operational expenses (hui partner)
- $100,000
Waimanalo Health Center · Waimanalo, HI · 2023
Operational expenses (hui partner)
- $100,000
Five Mountains Hawaii · Kamuela, HI · 2022
Provide bio-psycho-social services to address the disparities that exist among north hawaii native hawaiians and their family.
- $100,000
Kokua Kalihi Valley Comprehensive Family Services · Honolulu, HI · 2022
Serve communities, families and individuals through strong relationships that honor culture and foster health and harmony through programs that provide wraparound support, supplies, fresh produce, meals and medicine to … read allServe communities, families and individuals through strong relationships that honor culture and foster health and harmony through programs that provide wraparound support, supplies, fresh produce, meals and medicine to patients during the covid pandemic. less
- $100,000
Waimanalo Health Center · Waimanalo, HI · 2022
Waimanalo health center (whc) provides primary and preventive health services, with special attention to the needs of native hawaiians and the medically underserved. A native hawaiian healing practice and program has be… read allWaimanalo health center (whc) provides primary and preventive health services, with special attention to the needs of native hawaiians and the medically underserved. A native hawaiian healing practice and program has been integrated, including a cultural healing garden to provide patients and community members with healing plants to begin their own food and medicinal gardens and also provides remedies through the provision of healing services and classes. less
- $90,000
The Food Basket · Hilo, HI · 2022
Support distribution of the safest and highest food for hawaii county through their food bank sites as well as through outreach programs and pantry for senior citizens, food back packs for children, community supported … read allSupport distribution of the safest and highest food for hawaii county through their food bank sites as well as through outreach programs and pantry for senior citizens, food back packs for children, community supported agriculture boxes, bus mobile marke, and farmers market. less
- $75,000
Kualoa Heeia Ecumenical Youth Project · Kaneohe, HI · 2024
Operational expenses (hui partner)
- $75,000
Ma Ka Hana Ka Ike Building Program · Hana, HI · 2024
Operational expenses (hui partner)
- $75,000
The Food Basket · Hilo, HI · 2024
Operational expenses (hui partner)
- $75,000
Kualoa Heeia Ecumenical Youth Project · Kaneohe, HI · 2023
Operational expenses (hui partner)
- $75,000
Ma Ka Hana Ka Ike Building Program · Hana, HI · 2023
Operational expenses (hui partner)
- $75,000
The Food Basket · Hilo, MD · 2023
Operational expenses (hui partner)
- $75,000
Kualoa Heeia Ecumenical Youth Project · Kaneohe, HI · 2022
Community needs assessment and curriculum development for youth programs.
- $75,000
Ma Ka Hana Ka Ike Building Program · Hana, HI · 2022
Replace old equipment and support learn to swim program that primarily serves low to moderate income families.
- $70,000
We Are Oceania · Honolulu, HI · 2023
Operational expenses (hui partner) & capacity building (hui partner)
- $65,000
Hawaiian Community Assets · Honolulu, HI · 2024
Operational expenses (hui partner)
- $65,000
Hawaiian Community Assets · Honolulu, HI · 2023
Operational expenses (hui partner)
- $65,000
Hawaiian Community Assets · Honolulu, HI · 2022
Build the capacity of low- and moderate-income communities to achieve and sustain economic self-sufficiency with a particular focus on native hawaiians through mortgage lending programs; micro-loans, homeownership asset… read allBuild the capacity of low- and moderate-income communities to achieve and sustain economic self-sufficiency with a particular focus on native hawaiians through mortgage lending programs; micro-loans, homeownership asset building, and financial education; and training for transitional housing and community based organizations education and financial institutions and government entities. less
- $60,000
Kumano I Ke Ala · Waimea, HI · 2024
Operational expenses (hui partner)
- $60,000
Kumano I Ke Ala · Waimea, HI · 2023
Operational expenses (hui partner)
- $60,000
Kumano I Ke Ala · Waimea, HI · 2022
Kumano i ke ala (kika) will build a foundation of stewardship of the land and place through native hawaiian cultural education programs to grow self-directed, critical thinkers for a sustainable west kauai. Kika's progr… read allKumano i ke ala (kika) will build a foundation of stewardship of the land and place through native hawaiian cultural education programs to grow self-directed, critical thinkers for a sustainable west kauai. Kika's program focus is land restoration, taro farming, food security, and youth empowerment. less
- $50,000
Molokai Child Abuse Prevention Pathways · Kaunakakai, HI · 2024
Operational expenses (hui partner)
- $50,000
We Are Oceania (Formerly Partners in Development Foundation) · Honolulu, HI · 2024
Operational expenses (hui partner)
- $50,000
Hawaii Community Foundation · Honolulu, HI · 2023
Maui strong fund contribution
- $50,000
Molokai Child Abuse Prevention Pathways · Kaunakakai, HI · 2023
Operational expenses (hui partner)
- $50,000
Molokai Child Abuse Prevention Pathways · Kaunakakai, HI · 2022
Keep children safe and supports family well-being throughprimary prevention education. Work in molokai schoolson three areas: primary prevention education, advocacyand evaluation, and impact.
- $50,000
We Are Oceania · Honolulu, HI · 2022
We are oceania (wao) program to respond to the overwhelming need for support of micronesians in hawaii. Provides direct services in language access, acculturation training, cultural expertise, health connection days, pr… read allWe are oceania (wao) program to respond to the overwhelming need for support of micronesians in hawaii. Provides direct services in language access, acculturation training, cultural expertise, health connection days, pre-employment training, census enumeration, social service referrals, and community newsletters. less
- $20,000
Friends of Hale 'Oluea Clubhouse · Hilo, HI · 2024
Hale 'oluea clubhouse food program
- $20,000
Friends of the Children'S Justice Center of Oahu · Honolulu, HI · 2024
Ho'ola na mana'o (hope and healing)
- $20,000
Hawaii Island Hivaids Foundation Dba Kumukahi Health Wellness · Hilo, HI · 2024
West hawaii program expansion
- $20,000
Island of Hawaii Ymca · Hilo, HI · 2024
Junior leader program
- $20,000
Spill the Tea Cafe · Honolulu, HI · 2024
Provide evidence-based treatments and support to adolescents struggling with mental health issues
- $15,000
Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii · Honolulu, HI · 2023
What's next initiative
- $15,000
Habilitat · Kaneohe, HI · 2023
Breaking a sweat, breaking the cycle: recover, restore, renew
- $15,000
Hawaii Literacy · Honolulu, HI · 2023
Hawaii literacy's digital leadership & literacy project
- $15,000
Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies Coalition of Hawaii · Honolulu, HI · 2023
Keiki health fair (and grown-ups too!)
- $15,000
Maui Family Support Services · Wailuku, HI · 2023
Specialized training for community partners
- $15,000
Queens University Medical Group · Honolulu, HI · 2023
Population health
- $15,000
Samaritan Counseling Center Hawaii · Honolulu, HI · 2023
Client assistance fund and mental health workshops
- $15,000
The Queen'S Medical Center · Honolulu, HI · 2023
Acute care education and training
- $15,000
Family Promise of Hawaii · Honolulu, HI · 2022
To help homeless and low-income families in hawaii achieve sustainable independence by mobilizing existing community resources and support.
- $15,000
Hawaii Health and Harm Reduction Center · Honolulu, HI · 2022
Reducing the harm and fighting the stigma of hiv, hepatitis, homelessness, substance use, mental illness, and poverty in our community.
- $15,000
Hawaii Institute of Pacific Agriculture · Kapaau, HI · 2022
Mission to practice and teach regenerative agricultural education programs. Vision heal and inspire hawaii through resilient agriculture education.
- $15,000
Ho'Aka Mana · Kaunakakai, HI · 2022
To inspire healthier families by connecting 'ohana to native hawaiian practices focusing on emotional and mental well-being by establishing indigenous identity foundations through experience and education.
- $15,000
Ho'Okua'Aina · Kaulua, HI · 2022
Create a gathering place for people in the community to connect with and care for the 'ina, perpetuate hawaiian culture through the cultivation and preparation of kalo, and to be a place that would ultimately bring heal… read allCreate a gathering place for people in the community to connect with and care for the 'ina, perpetuate hawaiian culture through the cultivation and preparation of kalo, and to be a place that would ultimately bring healing to people, especially at-risk youth. less
- $15,000
Kalauokekahuli · Wailuku, HI · 2022
Encouraging the healthy growth of native hawaiian and pacific islander families by supporting and enhancing the well-being of birthing people, parents, and their infants with holistic, multi-generational, and culturally… read allEncouraging the healthy growth of native hawaiian and pacific islander families by supporting and enhancing the well-being of birthing people, parents, and their infants with holistic, multi-generational, and culturally-rooted care regardless of socioeconomic privilege. less
- $15,000
Ma'I Movement Hawai'I · Gaithersburg, MD · 2022
End period poverty and menstrual inequity in hawai'i.
- $15,000
State of Hawaii Judiciary · Honolulu, HI · 2022
New women's court evaluation.
- $13,058
Waianae Coast Community Mental Health Center · Waianae, HI · 2022
To support humane and resilient communities through behavioral health, advocacy. Education and other human services competent in addressing the diversity of cultural and social patterns in individuals, families, and com… read allTo support humane and resilient communities through behavioral health, advocacy. Education and other human services competent in addressing the diversity of cultural and social patterns in individuals, families, and communities and incorporate community members of the waianae coast in governance, service delivery and evaluation. less
- $11,850
Kukulu Kumuhana O Anahola · Anahola, HI · 2022
Providing safe places and safe spaces to deter suicide by building life skills to strengthen ones identity through hawaiian values, empowering individuals to successfully manage their future and establishing a healthy, … read allProviding safe places and safe spaces to deter suicide by building life skills to strengthen ones identity through hawaiian values, empowering individuals to successfully manage their future and establishing a healthy, sustainable & thriving hawaiian community. less
- $11,000
Maui Police Department · Wailuku, HI · 2023
L.i.y.t - live in your truth
- $10,725
Nurture Cultivate · Honolulu, HI · 2022
Dedicated to help empower, inspire, and provide educational resources to help the people of hawaii reach their highest potential, especially the koolauloa communities.
- $10,000
Na Wahine Pa'Ani O Punahou · Honolulu, HI · 2024
The pa'ani challenge
- $10,000
Hoa 'Aina O Makaha · Waianae, HI · 2022
Focus on community self-reliance, supporting family, and peace-making on the waianae coast.
- $10,000
Kauai Planning & Action Alliance · Lihue, HI · 2022
To address urgent public issues thru cross-sector planning & action.
- $10,000
North Kohala Community Resource Center · Hawi, HI · 2022
Support and increase the number of community projects in north kohala that benefit the community.
- $6,000
Hawaii Primary Care Association · Honolulu, HI · 2024
Hoola conference - health equity - real talk - real stories - real solutions
- $5,000
Hawaii Immunization Coalition · Honolulu, HI · 2022
Working to ensure all of hawaii's families are appropriately vaccinated against vaccine-preventable diseases.
- $2,000
Ahahui O Kauka Association of Native Hawaiian Physicians · Honolulu, HI · 2024
Aloha aina: he huliau i ka pono
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