Hawaii Foundation for the Blind

EIN 99-8010224 · HI · NTEE B90Z

Invitation only Typical grant ~$77.5K Funds in HI, LA
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Hawaii Foundation for the Blind based in HI paid 2 grants totaling $155K to 2 organizations across 2 states. Individual grants ranged from $5K to $150K, with a median of $77.5K. Its largest recipients included HAWAII ASSOCIATION OF THE BLIND and RANDOLPH SHEPPARD VENDORS OF AMERICA. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$3,836,181
Giving (latest yr)
$155,000
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
2
Median grant
$77.5K
Recipients
2
States reached
2
Officers/trustees
12
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Hawaii Association of the Blind$150,000
  • Randolph Sheppard Vendors of America$5,000

Where grants went

  • Hawaii$150,000 · 1 grant
  • Louisiana$5,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (2)

Hawaii Association of the Blind
Ewa Beach, HI
To Support the Charitable Missions of Hawaii Association of the Blind.
$150,000
Randolph Sheppard Vendors of America
Marrero, LA
Donation, to Help Assist Paying Expenses for Sage Brush Conference 2025.
$5,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Hawaii Foundation for the Blind does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

Hawaii Foundation for the Blind is classified as a Education funder. Schools, universities, scholarships, and educational programs. Its recent grants reached organizations across 2 states.

In its most recent filing, Hawaii Foundation for the Blind reported 2 itemized grants totaling $155K. Individual grants ranged from $5K to $150K (median $77.5K).

Recent recipients include HAWAII ASSOCIATION OF THE BLIND, RANDOLPH SHEPPARD VENDORS OF AMERICA. The full grant list is on this page.

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

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