Elsie H Wilcox Foundation

EIN 99-6002441 · HI

Invitation only Typical grant ~$3.8K Funds in HI, GA
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Elsie H Wilcox Foundation based in HI paid 16 grants totaling $60K to 16 organizations across 2 states. Individual grants ranged from $2K to $5K, with a median of $3.8K. Its largest recipients included BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS HAWAII, HAWAII FOODBANK INC, and HELPING HANDS HAWAII. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$1,316,217
Giving (latest yr)
$60,000
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
16
Median grant
$3.8K
Recipients
16
States reached
2
Officers/trustees
1
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Big Brothers Big Sisters Hawaii$5,000
  • Hawaii Foodbank Inc$5,000
  • Helping Hands Hawaii$5,000
  • Island School$5,000
  • Malama Kauai$5,000

Where grants went

  • Hawaii$57,000 · 15 grants
  • Georgia$3,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (16)

Hawaii Foodbank Inc
Honolulu, HI
Kauai Food Purchase
$5,000
Malama Kauai
Kiluea, HI
Unrestricted Gift
$5,000
Helping Hands Hawaii
Honolulu, HI
Unrestricted Gift
$5,000
Waimea Sugar Mill Museum
Waimea, HI
Unrestricted Gift
$5,000
Big Brothers Big Sisters Hawaii
Honolulu, HI
Unrestricted Gift
$5,000
Island School
Lihue, HI
Unrestricted Gift
$5,000
Kauai North Shore Food Pantry
Kilauea, HI
Unrestricted Gift
$4,500
Waioli Corporation
Lihue, HI
Grove Farm and Kaipu Camp
$4,000
Hawaii Academy of Science
Honolulu, HI
Science and Engineering
$3,500
Boys and Girls Club of Hawaii
Honolulu, HI
Unrestricted Gift
$3,000
American Cancer Society
Kennesaw, GA
Unrestricted Gift
$3,000
National Tropical Botanical Garden
Kalaheo, HI
Unrestricted Gift
$3,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Elsie H Wilcox Foundation 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, Elsie H Wilcox Foundation reported 16 itemized grants totaling $60K. Individual grants ranged from $2K to $5K (median $3.8K).

Recent recipients include BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS HAWAII, HAWAII FOODBANK INC, HELPING HANDS HAWAII, among 16 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Elsie H Wilcox Foundation is a private foundation based in Hawaii, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Elsie H Wilcox Foundation 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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