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    Aloha United Way

    ActivePhilanthropy & Voluntarism
    HONOLULU, HIWebsite8085361951

    About Aloha United Way

    To advance the health, education, and financial stability of every person in our community by bringing together resources, organizations, and people.

    Focus Areas

    HealthEducationFinancial stabilityHomelessness servicesDisaster reliefHelpline / 211Nonprofit capacity building

    Who They Fund

    people experiencing homelessness / unstably housednonprofit organizations (including fiscally sponsored projects)

    Funding Style

    general operating / unrestricted supportprogram-specific funding (Continuum of Care)

    About Aloha United Way

    Aloha United Way Inc. channels large-scale support into Hawaii’s health, housing, and community stability infrastructure, with Continuum of Care grants appearing repeatedly among its biggest awards. In the recent grant record, Kalihi Palama Health Center received $1,881,327 in 2024 and $1,858,647 in 2025 for Continuum of Care work, while IHS the Institute for Human Services Inc received $1,763,000 in 2025 and $1,654,238 in 2024 for the same purpose. The pattern points to a funder that backs organizations working with people experiencing homelessness and unstably housed residents, alongside broader community-serving nonprofits. The foundation also supports operating and bridge-style funding for local organizations. Maui United Way received $4,258,033 in 2024 as a general operating grant, and Catholic Charities Hawaii received general operating support in multiple years. Several fiscal-sponsored grants appear in the record as well, including awards to Hawaii Appleseed Center for Law and Economic Justice, Hui Malama I Ke Ala Ulili, and Vibrant Hawaii. Across the recent grants list, the foundation’s giving is local and concentrated in Hawaii, with Honolulu-based groups appearing frequently.

    What Aloha United Way Funds

    Housing and homelessness services are a clear thread. Aloha United Way Inc awarded $1,532,201 in 2025 to Steadfast Housing Development Corporation for Continuum of Care work, and $317,432 in 2025 to Family Promise of Hawaii for the same grant type. These awards sit alongside repeated support for service providers in Honolulu. The foundation also funds fiscal-sponsored community initiatives. It gave $571,531 in 2025 to Hawaii Appleseed Center for Law and Economic Justice under a fiscal-sponsored grant, followed by $230,000 in 2024 to the same organization. Hui Malama I Ke Ala Ulili received $500,300 in 2025 and $500,000 in 2024, also as fiscal-sponsored grants. General operating support is another recurring format. Maui United Way received $4,258,033 in 2024, and Catholic Charities Hawaii received general operating grants in 2023, 2024, and 2025.

    How Aloha United Way Gives

    Typical grant size clusters around a median of $27,800, with the middle half of awards running from $11,260 at the 25th percentile to $59,920 at the 75th percentile. That sits alongside a few very large awards, which suggests a mix of broad-based support and substantial institutional commitments. The recent record shows repeated support to the same organizations across multiple years, including several Continuum of Care and general operating grants. The foundation is structured as a United Way entity, makes no grants to individuals, and does not make program-related investments. The pattern also includes fiscal sponsorship and short-term stabilization-style funding.

    Financial Snapshot

    Annual Giving

    $14M

    Total Assets

    $23.5M

    Total Revenue

    $20.9M

    Total Expenses

    $21.4M

    Typical Grant Size

    Most grants fall between $11K and $60K, with a median of $28K.

    25th Percentile

    $11K

    Median

    $28K

    75th Percentile

    $60K

    Geographic Reach

    Local7 states funded

    About 97% of grants go to recipients in HI.

    Funding intensity
    Low
    High
    Headquarters

    Leadership

    JOHN FINK

    Funding intensity
    Low
    High

    Where Aloha United Way Funds

    Top 2 recipient countries by grant volume for Aloha United Way.

    RankCountryGrantsTotalShare
    1United StatesDomestic499$43.6M
    99.8%
    2Guam1

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    Topics

    homelessness services / Continuum of Careorganizational capacity and sustainabilityfiscally sponsored project supportshort-term stabilization funding

    Where Aloha United Way Makes Grants

    Giving is overwhelmingly concentrated in Hawaii: 97% of grants go to recipients in the foundation’s HQ state, and Hawaii is also the top state by grant count. Honolulu appears most often in the recent grant list, including Kalihi Palama Health Center, IHS the Institute for Human Services Inc, and Catholic Charities Hawaii. Other Hawaii cities and places that show up include Wailuku, Kahului, Hilo, Waianae, and Paaulio. Outside the United States, the recipient distribution includes 1 grant to Equatorial Guinea, which is the only non-U.S. country in the file.

    Frequently Asked Questions About Aloha United Way

    What kinds of organizations does Aloha United Way Inc support?

    The recent grants show support for nonprofits working in health, education, financial stability, homelessness services, disaster relief, helpline/211, and nonprofit capacity building. Recipients include community health centers, homeless services providers, legal and economic justice organizations, and fiscal-sponsored projects.

    Does Aloha United Way Inc fund homelessness services?

    Yes. Multiple large awards are tagged as Continuum of Care grants, including $1,858,647 to Kalihi Palama Health Center in 2025, $1,763,000 to IHS the Institute for Human Services Inc in 2025, and $1,532,201 to Steadfast Housing Development Corporation in 2025.

    What is the typical grant size?

    The grant-size distribution centers at $27,800 median, with $11,260 at the 25th percentile and $59,920 at the 75th percentile. The recent record also includes several multi-million-dollar awards, indicating that some grants are much larger than the typical transaction size.

    Does the foundation make recurring grants to the same organizations?

    Yes. Several recipients appear in multiple years, including Kalihi Palama Health Center, IHS the Institute for Human Services Inc, Steadfast Housing Development Corporation, Catholic Charities Hawaii, Maui United Way, and Hui Malama I Ke Ala Ulili. The pattern shows sustained support rather than one-off awards only.

    How geographically focused is the giving?

    It is highly local. Hawaii is the top state by grant count, and 97% of grants go to recipients in Hawaii. Honolulu-based organizations make up a large share of the recent grants list, with additional awards going to other Hawaii communities such as Wailuku, Kahului, Hilo, Waianae, and Paaulio.

    Latest 990 Filing

    2025

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

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    Recipient country reflects the grantee's headquarters per IRS 990-PF and Schedule F filings, not the program's implementation country.

    Open Grant Opportunities

    Current and upcoming funding from Aloha United Way that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.

    Open nowCloses in 18 days (Jul 31, 2026)Award: $20K – $75K

    Safety Net Fund

    Youth OpportunityMental & Behavioral HealthBasic Needs+2 more

    Who can apply: Must be an Aloha United Way Partner Agency in good standing; directly serve residents on Oʻahu; provide Safety Net programs or services as a core organizational function.

    Deadline: Application now open; application due Friday, July 31, 2026 at 4:00 PM HST

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    AUW Maui Fire Relief Fund

    Disaster reliefRecovery and rebuildingEmergency assistance

    Who can apply: Support is directed to those impacted by the Maui wildfires through AUW-managed relief distribution channels and partner organizations; specific eligibility for direct assistance or grants is determined by AUW relief program procedures.

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    Recent Grants

    Most recent grants reported to the IRS.

    RecipientLocationAmountYearPurpose
    KALIHI PALAMA HEALTH CENTERHONOLULU, HI$1,858,6472025CONTINUUM OF CARE GRANT
    IHS THE INSTITUTE FOR HUMAN SERVICES INCHONOLULU, HI$1,763,0002025CONTINUUM OF CARE GRANT
    STEADFAST HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONHONOLULU, HI$1,532,2012025CONTINUUM OF CARE GRANT
    HAWAII APPLESEED CENTER FOR LAW AND ECONOMIC JUSTICEHONOLULU, HI$571,5312025FISCAL-SPONSORED GRANT, WEINBERG
    HUI MALAMA I KE ALA ULILIPAAULIO, HI$500,3002025FISCAL-SPONSORED GRANT, WEINBERG
    FAMILY PROMISE OF HAWAIIHONOLULU, HI$317,4322025CONTINUUM OF CARE GRANT
    SEARIDER PRODUCTIONS FOUNDATIONWAIANAE, HI$286,0002025FISCAL-SPONSORED GRANT, WEINBERG
    MAUI UNITED WAYKAHULUI, HI$282,1662025GENERAL OPERATING GRANT
    CATHOLIC CHARITIES HAWAIIHONOLULU, HI$269,7382025GENERAL OPERATING GRANT
    VIBRANT HAWAIIHILO, HI$203,1002025FISCAL-SPONSORED GRANT, WEINBERG
    PARENTS AND CHILDREN TOGETHER (PACT)HONOLULU, HI$197,1962025GENERAL OPERATING GRANT
    WAIKIKI COMMUNITY CENTERHONOLULU, HI$164,2862025GENERAL OPERATING GRANT
    HAWAII MEALS ON WHEELS INCHONOLULU, HI$160,3932025GENERAL OPERATING GRANT
    HAWAIIAN HUMANE SOCIETYHONOLULU, HI$155,8682025GENERAL OPERATING GRANT
    PARTNERS IN CAREHONOLULU, HI$150,9532025FISCAL-SPONSORED GRANT, WEINBERG
    HAWAII FOODBANK INCHONOLULU, HI$148,7312025GENERAL OPERATING GRANT
    LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF HAWAIIHONOLULU, HI$140,7122025GENERAL OPERATING GRANT
    KOKUA KALIHI VALLEY COMPREHENSIVE FAMILY SERVICESHONOLULU, HI$140,0512025GENERAL OPERATING GRANT
    MID-PACIFIC INSTITUTEHONOLULU, HI$138,8692025GENERAL OPERATING GRANT
    AMERICAN RED CROSS HAWAII STATE CHAPTERHONOLULU, HI$124,6462025GENERAL OPERATING GRANT
    INSTITUTE FOR NATIVE PACIFIC EDUCATION AND CULTUREKAPOLEI, HI$102,1982025GENERAL OPERATING GRANT
    FEED THE HUNGER FUNDHONOLULU, HI$100,9552025GENERAL OPERATING GRANT
    BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF HAWAIIHONOLULU, HI$100,9112025GENERAL OPERATING GRANT
    HAWAIIAN COMMUNITY ASSETS INCHONOLULU, HI$100,5382025GENERAL OPERATING GRANT
    LAHAINA COMMUNITY LAND TRUSTLAHAINA, HI$100,0002025FISCAL-SPONSORED GRANT, WEINBERG
    HAWAII BUILDING INDUSTRY FOUNDATIONWAIPAHU, HI$100,0002025FISCAL-SPONSORED GRANT, WEINBERG
    HAWAII MOBILE MUSEUM OF TOLERANCEHONOLULU, HI$100,0002025FISCAL-SPONSORED GRANT, WEINBERG
    KAULUAKALANAKAILUA, HI$100,0002025FISCAL-SPONSORED GRANT, WEINBERG
    WE ARE OCEANIAHONOLULU, HI$100,0002025FISCAL-SPONSORED GRANT, WEINBERG
    RESIDENTIAL YOUTH SERVICES AND EMPOWERMENT DBA RYSEHONOLULU, HI$94,8852025GENERAL OPERATING GRANT
    GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF HAWAII INCHONOLULU, HI$91,7292025GENERAL OPERATING GRANT
    PARTNERS IN DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATIONHONOLULU, HI$90,4932025GENERAL OPERATING GRANT
    COUNCIL FOR NATIVE HAWAIIAN ADVANCEMENTKAPOLEI, HI$88,3502025GENERAL OPERATING GRANT
    HAWAII CHILDREN'S ACTION NETWORKHONOLULU, HI$82,8462025GENERAL OPERATING GRANT
    YMCA OF HONOLULUHONOLULU, HI$81,1262025GENERAL OPERATING GRANT
    HOOLA NA PUAHONOLULU, HI$80,8862025GENERAL OPERATING GRANT
    DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ACTION CENTERHONOLULU, HI$79,0242025GENERAL OPERATING GRANT
    ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND RELATED DISORDERS ASSOCIATION INCHONOLULU, HI$78,1372025GENERAL OPERATING GRANT
    HAWAII HOMEOWNERSHIP CENTERHONOLULU, HI$74,5082025GENERAL OPERATING GRANT
    WAIMANALO HEALTH CENTERWAIMANALO, HI$74,3172025GENERAL OPERATING GRANT
    HALAU HAKALAU LLCKUALAPUU, HI$69,0002025FISCAL SPONSOR GRANT, OTHER
    IOLANI SCHOOLHONOLULU, HI$68,6232025GENERAL OPERATING GRANT
    UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII FOUNDATIONHONOLULU, HI$64,2842025GENERAL OPERATING GRANT
    HALE KIPA INCEWA BEACH, HI$60,4122025GENERAL OPERATING GRANT
    MARIMED FOUNDATIONKANEOHE, HI$60,0002025FISCAL-SPONSORED GRANT, WEINBERG
    TEACH FOR AMERICA INCHONOLULU, HI$59,4312025GENERAL OPERATING GRANT
    BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA - ALOHA COUNCILHONOLULU, HI$57,5412025GENERAL OPERATING GRANT
    SAINT LOUIS SCHOOLHONOLULU, HI$56,9452025GENERAL OPERATING GRANT
    THE PANTRY BY FEEDING HAWAII TOGETHERHONOLULU, HI$55,2032025GENERAL OPERATING GRANT
    SPECIAL OLYMPICS HAWAIIEWA BEACH, HI$54,1242025GENERAL OPERATING GRANT

    KALIHI PALAMA HEALTH CENTER

    $1,858,647
    HONOLULU, HI2025

    CONTINUUM OF CARE GRANT

    IHS THE INSTITUTE FOR HUMAN SERVICES INC

    $1,763,000
    HONOLULU, HI2025

    CONTINUUM OF CARE GRANT

    STEADFAST HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

    $1,532,201
    HONOLULU, HI2025

    CONTINUUM OF CARE GRANT

    HAWAII APPLESEED CENTER FOR LAW AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE

    $571,531
    HONOLULU, HI2025

    FISCAL-SPONSORED GRANT, WEINBERG

    HUI MALAMA I KE ALA ULILI

    $500,300
    PAAULIO, HI2025

    FISCAL-SPONSORED GRANT, WEINBERG

    FAMILY PROMISE OF HAWAII

    $317,432
    HONOLULU, HI2025

    CONTINUUM OF CARE GRANT

    SEARIDER PRODUCTIONS FOUNDATION

    $286,000
    WAIANAE, HI2025

    FISCAL-SPONSORED GRANT, WEINBERG

    MAUI UNITED WAY

    $282,166
    KAHULUI, HI2025

    GENERAL OPERATING GRANT

    CATHOLIC CHARITIES HAWAII

    $269,738
    HONOLULU, HI2025

    GENERAL OPERATING GRANT

    VIBRANT HAWAII

    $203,100
    HILO, HI2025

    FISCAL-SPONSORED GRANT, WEINBERG

    PARENTS AND CHILDREN TOGETHER (PACT)

    $197,196
    HONOLULU, HI2025

    GENERAL OPERATING GRANT

    WAIKIKI COMMUNITY CENTER

    $164,286
    HONOLULU, HI2025

    GENERAL OPERATING GRANT

    HAWAII MEALS ON WHEELS INC

    $160,393
    HONOLULU, HI2025

    GENERAL OPERATING GRANT

    HAWAIIAN HUMANE SOCIETY

    $155,868
    HONOLULU, HI2025

    GENERAL OPERATING GRANT

    PARTNERS IN CARE

    $150,953
    HONOLULU, HI2025

    FISCAL-SPONSORED GRANT, WEINBERG

    HAWAII FOODBANK INC

    $148,731
    HONOLULU, HI2025

    GENERAL OPERATING GRANT

    LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF HAWAII

    $140,712
    HONOLULU, HI2025

    GENERAL OPERATING GRANT

    KOKUA KALIHI VALLEY COMPREHENSIVE FAMILY SERVICES

    $140,051
    HONOLULU, HI2025

    GENERAL OPERATING GRANT

    MID-PACIFIC INSTITUTE

    $138,869
    HONOLULU, HI2025

    GENERAL OPERATING GRANT

    AMERICAN RED CROSS HAWAII STATE CHAPTER

    $124,646
    HONOLULU, HI2025

    GENERAL OPERATING GRANT

    INSTITUTE FOR NATIVE PACIFIC EDUCATION AND CULTURE

    $102,198
    KAPOLEI, HI2025

    GENERAL OPERATING GRANT

    FEED THE HUNGER FUND

    $100,955
    HONOLULU, HI2025

    GENERAL OPERATING GRANT

    BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF HAWAII

    $100,911
    HONOLULU, HI2025

    GENERAL OPERATING GRANT

    HAWAIIAN COMMUNITY ASSETS INC

    $100,538
    HONOLULU, HI2025

    GENERAL OPERATING GRANT

    LAHAINA COMMUNITY LAND TRUST

    $100,000
    LAHAINA, HI2025

    FISCAL-SPONSORED GRANT, WEINBERG

    HAWAII BUILDING INDUSTRY FOUNDATION

    $100,000
    WAIPAHU, HI2025

    FISCAL-SPONSORED GRANT, WEINBERG

    HAWAII MOBILE MUSEUM OF TOLERANCE

    $100,000
    HONOLULU, HI2025

    FISCAL-SPONSORED GRANT, WEINBERG

    KAULUAKALANA

    $100,000
    KAILUA, HI2025

    FISCAL-SPONSORED GRANT, WEINBERG

    WE ARE OCEANIA

    $100,000
    HONOLULU, HI2025

    FISCAL-SPONSORED GRANT, WEINBERG

    RESIDENTIAL YOUTH SERVICES AND EMPOWERMENT DBA RYSE

    $94,885
    HONOLULU, HI2025

    GENERAL OPERATING GRANT

    GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF HAWAII INC

    $91,729
    HONOLULU, HI2025

    GENERAL OPERATING GRANT

    PARTNERS IN DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION

    $90,493
    HONOLULU, HI2025

    GENERAL OPERATING GRANT

    COUNCIL FOR NATIVE HAWAIIAN ADVANCEMENT

    $88,350
    KAPOLEI, HI2025

    GENERAL OPERATING GRANT

    HAWAII CHILDREN'S ACTION NETWORK

    $82,846
    HONOLULU, HI2025

    GENERAL OPERATING GRANT

    YMCA OF HONOLULU

    $81,126
    HONOLULU, HI2025

    GENERAL OPERATING GRANT

    HOOLA NA PUA

    $80,886
    HONOLULU, HI2025

    GENERAL OPERATING GRANT

    DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ACTION CENTER

    $79,024
    HONOLULU, HI2025

    GENERAL OPERATING GRANT

    ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND RELATED DISORDERS ASSOCIATION INC

    $78,137
    HONOLULU, HI2025

    GENERAL OPERATING GRANT

    HAWAII HOMEOWNERSHIP CENTER

    $74,508
    HONOLULU, HI2025

    GENERAL OPERATING GRANT

    WAIMANALO HEALTH CENTER

    $74,317
    WAIMANALO, HI2025

    GENERAL OPERATING GRANT

    HALAU HAKALAU LLC

    $69,000
    KUALAPUU, HI2025

    FISCAL SPONSOR GRANT, OTHER

    IOLANI SCHOOL

    $68,623
    HONOLULU, HI2025

    GENERAL OPERATING GRANT

    UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII FOUNDATION

    $64,284
    HONOLULU, HI2025

    GENERAL OPERATING GRANT

    HALE KIPA INC

    $60,412
    EWA BEACH, HI2025

    GENERAL OPERATING GRANT

    MARIMED FOUNDATION

    $60,000
    KANEOHE, HI2025

    FISCAL-SPONSORED GRANT, WEINBERG

    TEACH FOR AMERICA INC

    $59,431
    HONOLULU, HI2025

    GENERAL OPERATING GRANT

    BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA - ALOHA COUNCIL

    $57,541
    HONOLULU, HI2025

    GENERAL OPERATING GRANT

    SAINT LOUIS SCHOOL

    $56,945
    HONOLULU, HI2025

    GENERAL OPERATING GRANT

    THE PANTRY BY FEEDING HAWAII TOGETHER

    $55,203
    HONOLULU, HI2025

    GENERAL OPERATING GRANT

    SPECIAL OLYMPICS HAWAII

    $54,124
    EWA BEACH, HI2025

    GENERAL OPERATING GRANT