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First Hawaiian Bank Foundation

Honolulu, Hawaii  ·  EIN 237437822  ·  Private foundation

First Hawaiian Bank Foundation is a Hawaii-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $3.6M in annual giving against $7.9M in assets. This page documents the 294 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for First Hawaiian Bank Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$3.6M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$7.9M
Total assets
294
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What First Hawaiian Bank Foundation funds

First Hawaiian Bank Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, criminal justice, disability services, early childhood education, and related causes.

Adult EducationArts & CultureCriminal JusticeDisability ServicesEarly Childhood EducationEconomic DevelopmentEducationDisaster Relief & Emergency AidEnvironment & ConservationFaith-Based (Christian)

Populations it has supported include children, disabled, families, homeless population, immigrants & refugees, low-income communities.

childrendisabledfamilieshomeless populationimmigrants & refugeeslow-income communitiesrural communitiesolder adults

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for First Hawaiian Bank Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Hawaii Community Foundation
To support Stronger Together Hawaii Scholarship Fund.
Honolulu, HI$1.0M2020
Blood Bank of Hawaii
To support services provided to communities impacted by COVID-19.
Honolulu, HI$250K2020
Hawaii Community Lending Inc
To support the Lahaina Homeowner Recovery Program to assist 500 owner-occupant Lahaina homeowners impacted by the wildfire.
Hilo, HI$250K2024
Child and Family Services
To support services provided to communities impacted by COVID-19.
Ewa Beach, HI$200K2020
Blood Bank of Hawaii
To support capital campaign to construct permanent facility in Kapolei.
Honolulu, HI$125K2024
Dynamic Community Solutions
To support construction of Phase I of Puuhonua O Waianae Farm Village for homeless individuals.
Waianae, HI$125K2023
Aloha United Way
Corporate campaign pledge.
Honolulu, HI$100K2023
Queen's Health Systems
To support temporary medical respite units for homeless individuals released from the hospital.
Honolulu, HI$100K2023
Aloha United Way
Corporate campaign pledge.
Honolulu, HI$100K2024
Aloha Harvest
To support services provided to communities impacted by COVID-19.
Honolulu, HI$100K2020
Aloha United Way
Corporate pledge.
Honolulu, HI$100K2020
Hawaii Foodbank
To support services provided to communities impacted by COVID-19.
Honolulu, HI$100K2020
Aloha United Way
Corporate pledge.
Honolulu, HI$100K2022
Pauahi Foundation
To provide funds to allow Pauahi Foundation to award scholarships to post-secondary students.
Honolulu, HI$100K2022
Pacific Asian Center for Entrepreneurship
To support Residences for Innovative Student Entrepreneurs project.
Honolulu, HI$75K2022

First Hawaiian Bank Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$3.6M
2022$1.9M
2023$1.9M
2024$1.8M

How to apply for funding from First Hawaiian Bank Foundation

From First Hawaiian Bank Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED AT ANY TIME.”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything.

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Frequently asked questions about First Hawaiian Bank Foundation

Does First Hawaiian Bank Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes — First Hawaiian Bank Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does First Hawaiian Bank Foundation fund?
First Hawaiian Bank Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Recent recipients include Hawaii Community Foundation, Blood Bank of Hawaii, Hawaii Community Lending Inc. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does First Hawaiian Bank Foundation give in grants?
First Hawaiian Bank Foundation reported $3.6M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $9.3M over 294 grants.
Where is First Hawaiian Bank Foundation located?
First Hawaiian Bank Foundation is based in Honolulu, Hawaii. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 237437822.
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About this profile. This page is built from First Hawaiian Bank Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with First Hawaiian Bank Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.