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Trustees of the Estate of Bernice Pauahi

Honolulu, Hawaii  ·  EIN 990073480  ·  Private foundation

Based in Honolulu, Hawaii, Trustees of the Estate of Bernice Pauahi has awarded $178.7M across 523 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2023. Its largest grant on record went to Chaminade University of Honolulu. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$109.6M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$9.33B
Total assets
523
Grants tracked
2023
Most recent grant

What Trustees of the Estate of Bernice Pauahi funds

Trustees of the Estate of Bernice Pauahi's giving carries a documented focus on education.

Education

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Trustees of the Estate of Bernice Pauahi, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Chaminade University of Honolulu
EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT
Honolulu, HI$7.1M2023
University of Hawaii
EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT
Honolulu, HI$3.7M2018
University of Hawaii
EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT
Honolulu, HI$3.2M2017
Hookakoo Corporation
EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT
Honolulu, HI$3.0M2022
Aha Punana Leo Inc
EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT
Hilo, HI$2.6M2017
Ke Alii Pauahi Foundation
EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT
Honolulu, HI$2.6M2017
University of Hawaii
EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT
Honolulu, HI$2.5M2020
Aha Punana Leo Inc
EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT
Hilo, HI$2.5M2018
Chaminade University of Honolulu
EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT
Honolulu, HI$2.5M2022
Chaminade University of Honolulu
EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT
Honolulu, HI$2.5M2020
Aha Punana Leo Inc
EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT
Hilo, HI$2.3M2020
Partners in Development Foundation
EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT
Honolulu, HI$2.2M2020
University of Hawaii Foundation
EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT
Honolulu, HI$2.2M2022
Saint Louis School
EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT
Honolulu, HI$1.9M2020
Saint Louis School
EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT
Honolulu, HI$1.9M2023

Trustees of the Estate of Bernice Pauahi giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$30.2M
2018$32.5M
2020$38.5M
2022$43.7M
2023$33.8M

How to apply for funding from Trustees of the Estate of Bernice Pauahi

Trustees of the Estate of Bernice Pauahi'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. You can review the foundation directly at ksbe.edu.

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Frequently asked questions about Trustees of the Estate of Bernice Pauahi

Does Trustees of the Estate of Bernice Pauahi accept grant applications?
Trustees of the Estate of Bernice Pauahi'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 Trustees of the Estate of Bernice Pauahi fund?
Trustees of the Estate of Bernice Pauahi's grants focus on education. Recent recipients include Chaminade University of Honolulu, University of Hawaii, University of Hawaii. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Trustees of the Estate of Bernice Pauahi give in grants?
Trustees of the Estate of Bernice Pauahi reported $109.6M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $178.7M over 523 grants.
Where is Trustees of the Estate of Bernice Pauahi located?
Trustees of the Estate of Bernice Pauahi is based in Honolulu, Hawaii. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 990073480.
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About this profile. This page is built from Trustees of the Estate of Bernice Pauahi'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 Trustees of the Estate of Bernice Pauahi. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.