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Padosi Foundation

Honolulu, Hawaii  ·  EIN 473227718  ·  Private foundation

Padosi Foundation is a Hawaii-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $5.1M in annual giving against $7.9M in assets. This page documents the 473 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Padosi Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$5.1M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$7.9M
Total assets
473
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Padosi Foundation funds

Padosi Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, criminal justice, and related causes.

Adult EducationArts & CultureCivil Rights & Social JusticeCommunity ImprovementCriminal JusticeDisability ServicesDomestic ViolenceEducationDisaster Relief & Emergency AidEnvironment & Conservation

Populations it has supported include children, disabled, families, foster youth, homeless population, immigrants & refugees.

childrendisabledfamiliesfoster youthhomeless populationimmigrants & refugeesindigenouslow-income communities

Grant history

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

RecipientLocationGrantYear
See Attachment a
N/A
Na, HI$3.5M2022
American Friends Service Committee
FOR SERVICE, DEVELOPMENT, AND PEACE PROGRAMS
Philadelphia, PA$500K2023
Unchr (refugees)
TO PROTECT REFUGEES THROUGHOUT THE WORLD
Washington, DC$500K2020
Planned Parenthood Hawaii
FOR PROGRAMS ON REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH
Honolulu, HI$500K2017
National Jewish Health
FOR RESEARCH OF RESPIRATORY, CARDIAC AND RELATED DISORDERS
Denver, CO$434K2020
National Jewish Health
FOR RESEARCH OF RESPIRATORY, CARDIAC AND RELATED DISORDERS
Denver, CO$417K2018
Drug Policy Alliance
TO ADVANCE THE POLICIES AND ATTITUDES THAT BEST REDUCE THE HARMS OF DRUG USE
New York, NY$350K2017
American Civil Liberties Union Foundation
FOR DEFENSE OF CIVIL RIGHTS
New York, NY$350K2020
American Friends Service Committee
FOR SERVICE, DEVELOPMENT, AND PEACE PROGRAMS
Philadelphia, PA$300K2020
American Friends Service Committee
FOR SERVICE, DEVELOPMENT, AND PEACE PROGRAMS
Philadelphia, PA$300K2017
Drug Policy Alliance
TO ADVANCE THE POLICIES AND ATTITUDES THAT BEST REDUCE THE HARMS OF DRUG USE
New York, NY$275K2023
Doctors Without Borders
FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE THROUGHOUT THE WORLD
New York, NY$270K2023
Unchr (refugees)
TO PROTECT REFUGEES THROUGHOUT THE WORLD
Washington, DC$270K2023
University of Texas
TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION
Austin, TX$250K2023
Doctors Without Borders
FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE THROUGHOUT THE WORLD
New York, NY$250K2018

Padosi Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$2.6M
2018$2.0M
2020$5.1M
2022$3.5M
2023$4.0M
2024$1.3M

How to apply for funding from Padosi Foundation

Padosi 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 Padosi Foundation

Does Padosi Foundation accept grant applications?
Padosi 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 Padosi Foundation fund?
Padosi Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Recent recipients include See Attachment a, American Friends Service Committee, Unchr (refugees). Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Padosi Foundation give in grants?
Padosi Foundation reported $5.1M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $18.5M over 473 grants.
Where is Padosi Foundation located?
Padosi Foundation is based in Honolulu, Hawaii. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 473227718.
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About this profile. This page is built from Padosi 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 Padosi Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.