Bendon Family Foundation Inc

EIN 65-0631534 · HI · NTEE T22Z

Invitation only Typical grant ~$10K Funds in HI, CO
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Bendon Family Foundation Inc based in HI paid 38 grants totaling $641.2K to 38 organizations across 2 states. Individual grants ranged from $1.5K to $95K, with a median of $10K. Its largest recipients included UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII FOUNDATION MAUI COLLEGE, IMUA FAMILY SERVICES, and PBS HAWAII. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$9,833,377
Giving (latest yr)
$641,160
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
38
Median grant
$10K
Recipients
38
States reached
2
Officers/trustees
4
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • University of Hawaii Foundation Maui College$95,000
  • Imua Family Services$60,000
  • Pbs Hawaii$60,000
  • Hawaii Public Radio$50,000
  • Roots School$30,000

Where grants went

  • Hawaii$625,160 · 35 grants
  • Colorado$16,000 · 3 grants

Grants Paid (38)

University of Hawaii Foundation Maui College
Kahului, HI
Endowment, Reading Program, Radiology Tech Program
$95,000
Imua Family Services
Kahului, HI
Pre-school Project
$60,000
Pbs Hawaii
Honolulu, HI
Matching Grant Pledge
$60,000
Hawaii Public Radio
Honolulu, HI
Reporting for Maui and General Fund
$50,000
Roots School
Haiku, HI
Unrestricted Funds
$30,000
Maui Family YMCA
Kahului, HI
Tuition Assistance and Office Remodel
$25,000
Pacific Primate Sanctuary Inc
Haiku, HI
Year 5 of 5 Grant for Intern Program
$20,000
Whale Trust
Puunene, HI
Whale Tales Program
$20,000
Maui Academy of Performing Arts
Wailuku, HI
Educational Theater Tour and Tuition Assistance
$20,000
Maui Rescue Mission
Kahului, HI
Water Pumping for Mobile Trailer
$18,000
Montessori School of Maui
Makawao, HI
Tuition Assistance and Hawaiian Scholarhip Fund
$16,000
Maui Food Bank
Wailuku, HI
General Support
$15,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Bendon Family Foundation Inc does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Bendon Family Foundation Inc reported 38 itemized grants totaling $641.2K. Individual grants ranged from $1.5K to $95K (median $10K).

Recent recipients include UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII FOUNDATION MAUI COLLEGE, IMUA FAMILY SERVICES, PBS HAWAII, among 38 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Bendon Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Hawaii, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Bendon Family Foundation Inc gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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