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Garmar Foundation

Honolulu, Hawaii  ·  EIN 943276214  ·  Private foundation

Garmar Foundation is a Hawaii-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $700K in annual giving against $11.9M in assets. This page documents the 87 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Garmar Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$700K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$11.9M
Total assets
87
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Garmar Foundation funds

Garmar Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, faith-based (christian), food & agriculture, health care, mental health, and related causes.

Arts & CultureFaith-Based (Christian)Food & AgricultureHealth CareMental HealthYouth Development

Populations it has supported include men boys, women girls, youth pop.

men boyswomen girlsyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Garmar Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Hawaii Foodbank
CHARITABLE GRANT FOR COVID 19 RELIEF EFFORTS
Honolulu, HI$150K2020
Maui Foodbank
UNRESTRICTED GIFT
Wailuku, HI$130K2024
Kapiolani Health Foundation
CHARITABLE GRANT TO KAPIOLANI HEALTH FOUNDATION NEIGHBOR ISLAND CLINICS
Honolulu, HI$80K2020
Hawaii St Junior Golf
UNRESTRICTED GIFT
Lihue, HI$70K2024
Feed My Sheep
UNRESTRICTED GIFT
Puunene, HI$60K2024
Lahaina Restoration Foundation
PROTECTING & REBUILDING
Lahaina, HI$50K2024
Hawaii Pet Network
UNRESTRICTED GIFT
Puunene, HI$50K2024
Kapiolani Health Foundation
UNRESTRICTED GIFT
Honolulu, HI$50K2024
Hawaii Canines for Independence
UNRESTRICTED GIFT
Makawao, HI$50K2024
Mental Health Association in Hi
UNRESTRICTED GIFT
Honolulu, HI$50K2024
Feed My Sheep
CHARITABLE GRANT FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
Puunene, HI$50K2020
Food Bank of New York City
CHARITABLE GRANT FOR COVID 19 RELIEF EFFORTS
New York, NY$50K2020
Maui Foodbank
CHARITABLE GRANT FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
Wailuku, HI$50K2020
Hawaii Canines for Independence
CHARITABLE GRANT FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
Makawao, HI$50K2020
Maui Foodbank
FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
Wailuku, HI$50K2022

Garmar Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$700K
2022$595K
2023$595K
2024$725K

How to apply for funding from Garmar Foundation

Garmar Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Garmar Foundation

Does Garmar Foundation accept grant applications?
Garmar Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Garmar Foundation fund?
Garmar Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Hawaii Foodbank, Maui Foodbank, Kapiolani Health Foundation. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Garmar Foundation give in grants?
Garmar Foundation reported $700K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $2.6M over 87 grants.
Where is Garmar Foundation located?
Garmar Foundation is based in Honolulu, Hawaii. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 943276214.
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About this profile. This page is built from Garmar 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 Garmar Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.