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Frost Foundation

EIN 27-0952789 · HI

Invitation only Typical grant ~$20K Funds in HI, CA
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Frost Foundation based in HI paid 9 grants totaling $190K to 8 organizations across 2 states. Individual grants ranged from $5K to $40K, with a median of $20K. Its largest recipients included Kuaaina Ulu Auamo, Aina Momona, and Grow Some Good. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$4,304,942
Giving (latest yr)
$190,000
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
9
Median grant
$20K
Recipients
8
States reached
2
Officers/trustees
1
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Kuaaina Ulu Auamo$40,000
  • Aina Momona$30,000
  • Grow Some Good$30,000
  • Earthjustice Hawaii$25,000
  • Focus For Democracy$20,000

Where grants went

  • Hawaii$175,000 · 7 grants
  • California$15,000 · 2 grants

Grants Paid (9)

Kuaaina Ulu Auamo
Kaneohe, HI
In support of community-based marine resource management, including limu and fishpond restorationinitiatives.
$40,000
Grow Some Good
Kahului, HI
Hands-on school-based garden education to promote the expansion of food security in Hawaii.
$30,000
Aina Momona
Kaunakakai, HI
In support of Molokai fishpond restoration and Native Hawaiian resource management.
$30,000
Earthjustice Hawaii
Honolulu, HI
In support of environmental legal advocacy, including Native Hawaiian water rights.
$25,000
Focus For Democracy
Honolulu, HI
In support of civic initiatives strengthening democratic participation.
$20,000
Hawaii Institute of Pacific Agricul
Kapaau, HI
In support of regenerative agriculture and food sovereignty initiatives in Hawai?i.
$15,000
Honolulu Civil Beat Inc
Honolulu, HI
In support of the expansion of climate reporting and Maui-focused local journalism.
$15,000
Helping Heal the Earth
Sausalito, CA
In support of earth healing practices and planetary healing work.
$10,000
Helping Heal the Earth
Sausalito, CA
In support of earth healing practices and planetary healing work.
$5,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Frost 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, Frost Foundation reported 9 itemized grants totaling $190K. Individual grants ranged from $5K to $40K (median $20K).

Recent recipients include Kuaaina Ulu Auamo, Aina Momona, Grow Some Good, among 8 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

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

Frost 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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