Fontel Foundation

EIN 94-3348242 · HI · NTEE T20

Invitation only Typical grant ~$2K Funds in HI, NY, NJ +3
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Giving Profile

In 2024, Fontel Foundation based in HI paid 19 grants totaling $59K to 19 organizations across 6 states. Individual grants ranged from $1K to $5K, with a median of $2K. Its largest recipients included HAWAII HUMANE SOCIETY, NAVIAN, and NJ INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$335,946
Giving (latest yr)
$59,000
Filing year
2024
Itemized grants
19
Median grant
$2K
Recipients
19
States reached
6
Officers/trustees
3
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Hawaii Humane Society$5,000
  • Navian$5,000
  • NJ Institute of Technology$5,000
  • Straub Foundation$5,000
  • Unicef$5,000

Where grants went

  • Hawaii$34,000 · 12 grants
  • New York$9,000 · 3 grants
  • New Jersey$5,000 · 1 grant
  • Arkansas$5,000 · 1 grant
  • California$3,000 · 1 grant
  • District of Columbia$3,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (19)

NJ Institute of Technology
Newark, NJ
Education Scholarships
$5,000
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR
Student Scholarships
$5,000
Straub Foundation
Honolulu, HI
Medical Care
$5,000
Unicef
New York, NY
Global Childrens Aid
$5,000
Hawaii Humane Society
Honolulu, HI
Animal Cruelty Prevention
$5,000
Navian
Honolulu, HI
Hospice Services
$5,000
Unity Church of Hawaii
Honolulu, HI
Prayer and Worship Services
$5,000
Hopestart
San Diego, CA
Feeding Children IN Haiti
$3,000
Aarp
Washington, DC
Programs for Seniors
$3,000
Aclu
New York, NY
Civil Liberties
$2,000
Planned Parenthood
New York, NY
Womens Rights
$2,000
Habilitat
Kaneohe, HI
Addition Treatment
$2,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Fontel 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, Fontel Foundation reported 19 itemized grants totaling $59K. Individual grants ranged from $1K to $5K (median $2K).

Recent recipients include HAWAII HUMANE SOCIETY, NAVIAN, NJ INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, among 19 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

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

Fontel 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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