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    Aes Hawaii Foundation

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    Kailua, HIWebsite8083547564

    About Aes Hawaii Foundation

    AES Hawaii Foundation concentrates its giving in Hawaii on clean energy and STEM education with an emphasis on practical, hands-on programs and scholarships. Grants support applied research (notably agrivoltaics), K–12 and youth tech/solar training, and scholarships for STEM students, often delivered through local institutions and community organizations. The foundation favors projects that combine energy/ environmental goals with workforce development and student access to technology.

    Focus Areas

    Agrivoltaics and applied renewable energy research in HawaiiSTEM scholarships for Hawaiian students (college and semester-based support)K–12 solar and solar PV workforce training programsStudent technology access and digital equity initiatives in Hawaiian schoolsEnvironmental education and youth sustainability challenge programs

    Who They Fund

    K-12 students (including school-specific programs and graduating cohorts)college students / study-abroad participantsNative Hawaiian communities and cultural practitioners

    About Aes Hawaii Foundation

    A $100,000 grant to the Hawaii Agricultural Research Center for Phase 2 Agrivoltaic Research in Hawaii captures the AES Hawaii Foundation’s pattern: it backs practical clean-energy work that is tied to local training, scholarship support, and community use. The foundation’s recent grants show a strong preference for Hawaii-based institutions and nonprofits, with funding that reaches K–12 students, college students, youth programs, cultural organizations, and conservation groups. AES Hawaii Foundation has supported scholarship vehicles through the Hawaii Community Foundation and the University of Hawaii Foundation, while also funding hands-on education such as the Solar PV 101 program at Makaha Learning Center and technology upgrades for Kamaile Academy through Hookakoo Corporation. It has also made grants for environmental education, native species conservation, and community resilience, including wildfire support on Maui and support for Hawaiian cultural activities. Across these grants, the foundation’s role is less about one-off sponsorships and more about building local capacity for renewable energy, STEM learning, and place-based community programs.

    What Aes Hawaii Foundation Funds

    In renewable energy and applied research, AES Hawaii Foundation gave $100,000 to Hawaii Agricultural Research Center for Phase 2 Agrivoltaic Research in Hawaii, showing interest in combining farming and solar development. In workforce-oriented education, it gave $48,000 to Makaha Learning Center to support launch of the Solar PV 101 program, a direct example of solar training for learners. The foundation also backs student access to STEM pathways. It gave $54,737 to University of Hawaii Foundation to provide scholarship support to two students each semester studying STEM fields, and $25,000 to Searider Productions Foundation for tech equipment for students. Environmental learning appears in grants such as $25,000 to Kupu for its Environmental Education Department and the Hawaii Youth Sustainability Challenge, plus $10,000 to Kauai Community Science Center for the Climate Connect Program.

    How Aes Hawaii Foundation Gives

    AES Hawaii Foundation’s typical grant size sits at $5,000 at the 25th percentile, $15,000 at the median, and $25,000 at the 75th percentile, with a few larger awards above that range. The recent record includes repeated support for Hawaii institutions across multiple years, including University of Hawaii Foundation in 2023, 2024, and 2025, and The Trust for Public Land in 2023, 2024, and 2025 under slightly different naming. It is a regular funder rather than a DAF, and it funds individuals. The grants list also shows an unsolicited community application program for nonprofits and community initiatives near AES Hawaiʻi renewable energy projects.

    Financial Snapshot

    Annual Giving

    $249K

    Total Assets

    $2.5M

    Total Revenue

    $253K

    Total Expenses

    $259K

    Typical Grant Size

    Most grants fall between $5K and $25K, with a median of $15K.

    25th Percentile

    $5K

    Median

    $15K

    75th Percentile

    $25K

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    Giving Approach

    Moderate portfolio of mid-sized grants concentrated in Hawaii (8 grants totaling ~$400k), split between institutional research partners and community education providers; funding is program-focused (research phases, curriculum launch, equipment) with a mix of one-off and repeat-style investments rather than long-term multi-year commitments to a single grantee.

    Funding Style

    scholarshipseducation outreachcapacity building (equipment & program development)direct disaster relief/support

    Notable grantees: Hawaii Agricultural Research Center, University of Hawaii Foundation, Makaha Learning Center, Kupu, National Energy Education Development Project (NEED)

    Topics

    agrivoltaic researchSTEM education and enrichmentenvironmental education and native forest bird conservationclimate literacy and climate programsdigital access/educational technology (WiFi, iPads, Chromebooks)Native Hawaiian cultural preservation and heritage site supportagriculture/farming support and land preservation

    Where Aes Hawaii Foundation Makes Grants

    Grantmaking is heavily concentrated in Hawaii: 77% of grants go to recipients in the HQ state, and the top giving state is also HI. Recent recipient cities include Honolulu, Waianae, Kahului, Kapolei, Hanapepe, Kailua, Hilo, and Kahuku. Outside Hawaii, the recent list includes only a small number of mainland recipients, such as Manassas, Virginia, and Los Angeles and San Francisco, California. The overall recipient-country distribution is entirely U.S.-based.

    Frequently Asked Questions About Aes Hawaii Foundation

    What kinds of projects does AES Hawaii Foundation fund most often?

    The foundation supports agrivoltaic and renewable-energy research, STEM scholarships, solar and technology training for students, environmental education, native species conservation, and community resilience efforts. Recent grants include support for scholarship programs, solar PV training, and climate and conservation education in Hawaii.

    Does AES Hawaii Foundation accept unsolicited applications?

    Yes. The active community grant program is listed as accepting unsolicited applications for nonprofit organizations and community initiatives that align with its impact pillars and serve communities near AES Hawaiʻi renewable energy projects.

    What is the typical grant size?

    Typical grant size is $5,000 at the 25th percentile, $15,000 at the median, and $25,000 at the 75th percentile. The recent grants list also includes a few larger awards, including one at $100,000.

    Where does AES Hawaii Foundation give most often?

    It gives most often in Hawaii. The data shows 77% of grants go to recipients in the HQ state, and Hawaii is the top state by grant count.

    Does AES Hawaii Foundation fund individuals?

    Yes. The foundation funds individuals, and its recent activity includes scholarship support through university-affiliated scholarship vehicles for students studying STEM fields.

    Latest 990 Filing

    2025

    Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.

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    AES Hawaiʻi Foundation — Community Grants (Community Application)

    Social justice and energy equalityEducation and workforce developmentSTEM education+3 more

    Who can apply: Organizations should work in or serve communities within the Foundation’s geographic focus areas, or operate at a statewide capacity. Programs or projects must align with one or more impact pillars, provide direct value or address an unmet local need, provide long-term benefits to the organization or community, and produce measurable community impact. Preference is given to nonprofits serving communities that host AES Hawaiʻi renewable energy projects.

    Deadline: No deadline is specified; organizations are invited to submit an impact interest form on an ongoing basis.

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    Recent Grants

    Most recent grants reported to the IRS.

    RecipientLocationAmountYearPurpose
    Hawaii Agricultural Research CenterKUNIA, HI$100,0002025Phase 2 Agrivoltaic Research in Hawaii
    Makaha Learning CenterWaianae, HI$48,0002025Supported launch of the Solar PV 101 program
    Searider Productions FoundationWAIANAE, HI$25,0002025Purchase of tech equipment for students
    Boys & Girls Clubs of MauiKahului, HI$15,0002025Provided STEM kits for clubhouse members
    University of Hawaii FoundationHONOLULU, HI$10,5262025Support of the Onizuka Day of Exploration community event
    Living Pono ProjectPAIA, HI$10,4002025Equipment and supplies for agricultural and conservation programs
    Kako o OiwiKANEOHE, HI$10,0002025Support of Hawaiian cultural activities
    ClimbHIHONOLULU, HI$5,5302025Service excellence program for students
    Garden Island Resource Conservation & Development IncHanapepe, HI$5,0002025Public School Education on Native Forest Bird Conservation on Kaua'i
    Project ReachKAHUKU, HI$5,0002025Students support to attend Oxford exchange St. John's College program
    Kahuku ElementaryKahuku, HI$3,5002025Support of school event for graduating students
    Trust for Public LandsLOS ANGELES, CA$3,5002025General donation - Naupaka level
    Waianae Coast Community FoundationWAIANAE, HI$2,8802025Support of the Prince Kuhio Hula Festival
    Maui Huliau FoundationHaiku, HI$2,5002025Climate Literacy Project
    K&K Farms FoundationLaie, HI$2,0002025Farming support
    University of Hawaii FoundationHONOLULU, HI$54,7372024Provide scholarship support to two students each semester studying STEM fields
    KupuHONOLULU, HI$25,0002024Support for Kupu's Environmental Education Department and fund the Hawaii Youth Sustainability Challenge
    Hookakoo CorporationHONOLULU, HI$25,0002024Donation to support tech initiatives at Kamaile Academy - upgrades to WiFi access points, iPads, and Chromebooks for student use
    Council for Native Hawaiian AdvancementKAPOLEI, HI$15,0002024Support for the Maui wildfires
    Maui United WayWAILUKU, HI$15,0002024Support for the Maui wildfires
    Kauai Community Science CenterHANAPEPE, HI$10,0002024Funding for KCSCs Climate Connect Program
    The Trust for Public LandLOS ANGELES, CA$5,0002024Kupukupu level corporate ohana sponsorship, support for land preservation
    Kalaeloa Heritage and Legacy FoundationKAPOLEI, HI$2,5002024Maiapilo sponsorship for Kalaeloa Heritage Park - support for Native Hawaiian plants and cultural sites of Kalaeloa
    HAWAII COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONHonolulu, HI$83,6732023To support scholarships
    NATIONAL ENERGY EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT PROJECT INCMANASSAS, VA$40,7002023To support education outreach program development
    WAIKOLOA DRY FOREST INITIATIVE INCWaikoloa, HI$15,0002023To support acre adoption on preserve
    THE TRUST FOR PUBLIC LANDSSan Francisco, CA$3,5002023To Support 2022 Day on the Land
    LINCOLN WRECKERS ATHLETIC CLUBHilo, HI$1,5002023To support a baseball club in Hilo

    Hawaii Agricultural Research Center

    $100,000
    KUNIA, HI2025

    Phase 2 Agrivoltaic Research in Hawaii

    Makaha Learning Center

    $48,000
    Waianae, HI2025

    Supported launch of the Solar PV 101 program

    Searider Productions Foundation

    $25,000
    WAIANAE, HI2025

    Purchase of tech equipment for students

    Boys & Girls Clubs of Maui

    $15,000
    Kahului, HI2025

    Provided STEM kits for clubhouse members

    University of Hawaii Foundation

    $10,526
    HONOLULU, HI2025

    Support of the Onizuka Day of Exploration community event

    Living Pono Project

    $10,400
    PAIA, HI2025

    Equipment and supplies for agricultural and conservation programs

    Kako o Oiwi

    $10,000
    KANEOHE, HI2025

    Support of Hawaiian cultural activities

    ClimbHI

    $5,530
    HONOLULU, HI2025

    Service excellence program for students

    Garden Island Resource Conservation & Development Inc

    $5,000
    Hanapepe, HI2025

    Public School Education on Native Forest Bird Conservation on Kaua'i

    Project Reach

    $5,000
    KAHUKU, HI2025

    Students support to attend Oxford exchange St. John's College program

    Kahuku Elementary

    $3,500
    Kahuku, HI2025

    Support of school event for graduating students

    Trust for Public Lands

    $3,500
    LOS ANGELES, CA2025

    General donation - Naupaka level

    Waianae Coast Community Foundation

    $2,880
    WAIANAE, HI2025

    Support of the Prince Kuhio Hula Festival

    Maui Huliau Foundation

    $2,500
    Haiku, HI2025

    Climate Literacy Project

    K&K Farms Foundation

    $2,000
    Laie, HI2025

    Farming support

    University of Hawaii Foundation

    $54,737
    HONOLULU, HI2024

    Provide scholarship support to two students each semester studying STEM fields

    Kupu

    $25,000
    HONOLULU, HI2024

    Support for Kupu's Environmental Education Department and fund the Hawaii Youth Sustainability Challenge

    Hookakoo Corporation

    $25,000
    HONOLULU, HI2024

    Donation to support tech initiatives at Kamaile Academy - upgrades to WiFi access points, iPads, and Chromebooks for student use

    Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement

    $15,000
    KAPOLEI, HI2024

    Support for the Maui wildfires

    Maui United Way

    $15,000
    WAILUKU, HI2024

    Support for the Maui wildfires

    Kauai Community Science Center

    $10,000
    HANAPEPE, HI2024

    Funding for KCSCs Climate Connect Program

    The Trust for Public Land

    $5,000
    LOS ANGELES, CA2024

    Kupukupu level corporate ohana sponsorship, support for land preservation

    Kalaeloa Heritage and Legacy Foundation

    $2,500
    KAPOLEI, HI2024

    Maiapilo sponsorship for Kalaeloa Heritage Park - support for Native Hawaiian plants and cultural sites of Kalaeloa

    HAWAII COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

    $83,673
    Honolulu, HI2023

    To support scholarships

    NATIONAL ENERGY EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT PROJECT INC

    $40,700
    MANASSAS, VA2023

    To support education outreach program development

    WAIKOLOA DRY FOREST INITIATIVE INC

    $15,000
    Waikoloa, HI2023

    To support acre adoption on preserve

    THE TRUST FOR PUBLIC LANDS

    $3,500
    San Francisco, CA2023

    To Support 2022 Day on the Land

    LINCOLN WRECKERS ATHLETIC CLUB

    $1,500
    Hilo, HI2023

    To support a baseball club in Hilo