To advance and nurture the well-being of our Maui, Molokai and Lāna'i community through impactful, equitable, and sustainable initiatives.
Maui United Way’s recent grantmaking shows a strong disaster-recovery and basic-needs role in Maui County, especially after the 2023 wildfires. The foundation combines emergency food and shelter funding with multi-year community grants and targeted recovery initiatives for health, food access, and nonprofit resilience. Its wildfire-related programs include the Mā‘ona Food Security Grant, which funded 13 local organizations to expand access to fresh, nutritious, and culturally appropriate food, and the Kahua Grants Initiative, which pairs funding with technical assistance and peer learning for emerging and grassroots nonprofits. In parallel, Maui United Way’s Community Impact Grant and Community Resiliency Grant support selected organizations serving Maui, Molokai, and Lāna‘i. Recent awards also show support for program delivery across education, health, youth services, financial security, and community resiliency. The pattern is local and place-based: the foundation works through Maui County organizations and public-facing emergency assistance structures, while also funding nonprofit capacity building and internal financial infrastructure. Its stated purpose is to advance and nurture the well-being of the Maui, Molokai and Lāna‘i community through impactful, equitable, and sustainable initiatives.
Food security is a visible thread in Maui United Way’s grantmaking. Through the Mā‘ona Food Security Grant, it funded 13 local organizations to expand access to fresh, nutritious, and culturally appropriate food after the 2023 wildfires. Emergency shelter and hunger relief are also central through the Emergency Food and Shelter Program, which supports nonprofit, faith-based, and governmental organizations providing food, shelter, and supportive services. In education, the foundation gave $99,687 to Kupu for academic support and $178,000 to Hawaii 3rs for a playground project, showing attention to children’s learning and recreation environments. Health appears in both general and disaster-related forms, including a program support grant to Women Helping Women and a disaster relief grant to Pacific Birth Collective. The foundation also backs land preservation, as shown by its grant to Hawaii Land Trust for land preservation.
Typical awards are tightly clustered: the 25th percentile is $10,000, the median is $12,720, and the 75th percentile is $15,014. That points to a grantmaking style centered on smaller, operationally useful awards rather than a few very large gifts. The recent record shows repeated support to the same organizations across years, including Hale Mahaolu and Maui Adult Day Care Center, which suggests ongoing relationships rather than one-off transactions. Maui United Way’s programs include both unsolicited opportunities and invitation-based initiatives: Community Impact Grant and Community Resiliency Grant accept unsolicited applications, while the Kahua Grants Initiative does not. The foundation is structured around local community grantmaking, emergency administration, and capacity-building support.
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Most grants fall between $10K and $15K, with a median of $13K.
25th Percentile
$10K
Median
$13K
75th Percentile
$15K
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Grant dollars land overwhelmingly in Hawaii: 97% of grants go to recipients in the state, and the top giving geography is Maui County. Recent recipients include organizations in Wailuku, Kahului, Paia, Kihei, Haiku, Lahaina, Honolulu, and Makawao. The pattern is local rather than national, with grant activity centered on Maui County and nearby islands through named community programs. A small number of awards also reach Honolulu-based organizations, while all grants in the recent list go to U.S. recipients.
Maui United Way funds nonprofit, faith-based, and governmental organizations through its emergency food and shelter program, and it also supports local nonprofit agencies through community grants. Recent grants include program support, disaster relief, academic support, land preservation, and playground infrastructure.
Its stated focus areas are education, health including mental health, financial security, youth services, food security, disaster relief and recovery, nonprofit capacity building, and information and referral through 2-1-1. Recent programs also emphasize community resiliency and internal financial infrastructure.
Typical grants are modest and concentrated around five figures: the 25th percentile is $10,000, the median is $12,720, and the 75th percentile is $15,014. The recent list also includes both smaller program-support awards and larger project grants.
Yes. The recent grants list shows repeated awards to organizations such as Hale Mahaolu and Maui Adult Day Care Center across multiple years, indicating ongoing relationships rather than strictly one-time grants.
Yes. The Community Impact Grant and Community Resiliency Grant accept unsolicited applications. The Emergency Food and Shelter Program in Maui County also accepts unsolicited applications, while the Kahua Grants Initiative does not.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Current and upcoming funding from Maui United Way that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Eligible proposals are evaluated based on community need, alignment with recovery and resiliency priorities, available funding and potential impact. The content does not provide additional eligibility requirements or grant amounts.
Deadline: Quarterly deadlines: September 30, December 30, March 30 and June 30.
Who can apply: Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations serving Maui, Molokai and/or Lānaʻi, and community organizations with a fiscal sponsor. Previously funded nonprofits must be in good standing with Maui United Way. Awards are competitive and not guaranteed; organizations may submit one application per review cycle and funding is awarded only once.
Deadline: Cycle 1: October 31, 2026. Additional cycles close January 31, 2027 and March 31, 2027.
Who can apply: Open to nonprofit, faith-based, and governmental organizations providing food, shelter, and supportive services within the intent of the program. Applicants must have a UEI, FEIN, a checking account in the organization's name, and must submit applications to the Local Board.
Deadline: Phase 42 application availability will be announced by public notice; current application not yet available.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAUI YOUTH & FAMILY SERVICES | PAIA, HI | $386,008 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| ROTARY CLUB OF LAHAINA SUNSET FOUNDATION | LAHAINA, HI | $260,824 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| NOHONA HEALTH INC | WAILUKU, HI | $214,554 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| IMUA FAMILY SERVICES | KAHULUI, HI | $132,795 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF MAUI | WAILUKU, HI | $102,775 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| PACIFIC BIRTH COLLECTIVE | HAIKU, HI | $90,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| OHANA MAKAMAE | HANA, HI | $75,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| HALE KIPA INC | HONOLULU, HI | $63,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| ROOTS REBORN | — | $59,889 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| SR PARTNERS LLC | WAILUKU, HI | $51,178 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| MAUI ARTS & CULTURAL CENTER | KAHULUI, HI | $50,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| THE SPIRIT HORSE RANCH | KUAI, HI | $45,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| HOAKA MANA | KAUNAKAKAI, HI | $41,500 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| HFUU | HANA, HI | $33,900 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| HUA MOMONA | LAHAINA, HI | $30,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| KAIALAHUI FOUNDATION | WAILUKU, HI | $25,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| OFFICEMAX | — | $19,652 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| HAWAII PETROLEUM | KAHULUI, HI | $19,200 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| STARLINK | KAHULUI, HI | $18,597 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| MALAMA FAMILY RECOVERY CENTER | PAIA, HI | $18,374 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| HALE MAHAOLU | KAHULUI, HI | $15,281 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| ALOHA HOUSE | PAIA, HI | $15,020 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LLC | PHOENIX, AZ | $15,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| WOMEN HELPING WOMEN | WAILUKU, HI | $13,831 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| MAUI ADULT DAY CARE CENTER | KAHULUI, HI | $13,647 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| AMERICAN RED CROSS | WASHINGTON, DC | $13,295 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| SALVATION ARMY | KIHEI, HI | $12,998 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD | HONOLULU, HI | $12,310 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| MAUI FARM | MAKAWAO, HI | $12,200 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| BIG BROTHERSBIG SISTERS | WAILUKU, HI | $12,120 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| CHILD & FAMILY SERVICE | KAHULUI, HI | $12,080 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| COMMON GROUND COLLECTIVE | HAIKU, HI | $12,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| KUPU | HONOLULU, HI | $12,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| LAHAINA ARTS GUILD | LAHAINA, HI | $12,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| HANA ARTS | HANA, HI | $12,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| ERIN C REID | WAILUKU, HI | $11,300 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| PACIFIC CANCER FOUNDATION | WAILUKU, HI | $10,481 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| NA LEO KALELE INC | LAHAINA, HI | $10,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| KING KAMEHAHMEHA III ELEMENTARY | LAHAINA, HI | $10,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| MOLOKAI CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION | KAUNAKAKAI, HI | $9,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| MAUI BIOREMEDIATION GROUP LLC | HONOLULU, HI | $6,375 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| HABITAT FOR HUMANITY | WAILUKU, HI | $6,100 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| NA HOALOHA VOLUNTEER CAREGIVERS | WAILUKU, HI | $6,050 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| HAWAII 3RS | HONOLULU, HI | $178,000 | 2025 | PLAYGROUND PROJECT |
| KUPU | HONOLULU, HI | $99,687 | 2025 | ACADEMIC SUPPORT |
| HAWAII LAND TRUST | HONOLULU, HI | $99,683 | 2025 | LAND PRESERVATION |
| HALE MAHAOLU | KAHULUI, HI | $27,718 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| MAUI YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES | PAIA, HI | $20,922 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| LAHAINA ARTS GUILD | LAHAINA, HI | $20,000 | 2025 | DISASTER RELIEF |
| HOUSING AND LAND ENTERPRISE OF MAUI | WAILUKU, HI | $20,000 | 2025 | DISASTER RELIEF |
MAUI YOUTH & FAMILY SERVICES
$386,008PROGRAM SUPPORT
ROTARY CLUB OF LAHAINA SUNSET FOUNDATION
$260,824PROGRAM SUPPORT
NOHONA HEALTH INC
$214,554PROGRAM SUPPORT
PROGRAM SUPPORT
OHANA MAKAMAE
$75,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
ROOTS REBORN
$59,889PROGRAM SUPPORT
SR PARTNERS LLC
$51,178PROGRAM SUPPORT
THE SPIRIT HORSE RANCH
$45,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
HOAKA MANA
$41,500PROGRAM SUPPORT
HFUU
$33,900PROGRAM SUPPORT
HUA MOMONA
$30,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
KAIALAHUI FOUNDATION
$25,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
OFFICEMAX
$19,652PROGRAM SUPPORT
HAWAII PETROLEUM
$19,200PROGRAM SUPPORT
STARLINK
$18,597PROGRAM SUPPORT
MALAMA FAMILY RECOVERY CENTER
$18,374PROGRAM SUPPORT
HALE MAHAOLU
$15,281PROGRAM SUPPORT
ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LLC
$15,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
MAUI ADULT DAY CARE CENTER
$13,647PROGRAM SUPPORT
SALVATION ARMY
$12,998PROGRAM SUPPORT
PLANNED PARENTHOOD
$12,310PROGRAM SUPPORT
MAUI FARM
$12,200PROGRAM SUPPORT
BIG BROTHERSBIG SISTERS
$12,120PROGRAM SUPPORT
LAHAINA ARTS GUILD
$12,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
HANA ARTS
$12,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
ERIN C REID
$11,300PROGRAM SUPPORT
PACIFIC CANCER FOUNDATION
$10,481PROGRAM SUPPORT
NA LEO KALELE INC
$10,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
KING KAMEHAHMEHA III ELEMENTARY
$10,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
MOLOKAI CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION
$9,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
NA HOALOHA VOLUNTEER CAREGIVERS
$6,050PROGRAM SUPPORT
HAWAII 3RS
$178,000PLAYGROUND PROJECT
HAWAII LAND TRUST
$99,683LAND PRESERVATION
HALE MAHAOLU
$27,718PROGRAM SUPPORT
MAUI YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES
$20,922PROGRAM SUPPORT
LAHAINA ARTS GUILD
$20,000DISASTER RELIEF
HOUSING AND LAND ENTERPRISE OF MAUI
$20,000DISASTER RELIEF
