What kind of organizations does Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii fund?

The recent grants go to operating small businesses rather than nonprofits: taxi dispatch, restaurants, food companies, contractors, a veterinary practice, and media firms. The common criterion in the grant descriptions is a 25% or greater loss of income during the pandemic.

How large are typical grants?

Typical grants are $15,000 at both the 25th percentile and median, with the 75th percentile at $25,000. The recent grant list also includes larger awards of $30,000, $40,000, and $50,000.

Where do its grants go?

The giving is fully local in the data provided. All grants went to recipients in Hawaiʻi, with Honolulu appearing most often and additional recipients in Pearl City, Aiea, and Kailua.

Does the Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii accept unsolicited applications?

BizBoost is listed as accepting unsolicited inquiries through an application intake form. The foundation and relief-fund programs are listed as not accepting unsolicited applications.

Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii

Name: Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii — grants, 990 financials & funding data
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HONOLULU, HIWebsite8085454300

About Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii

The Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii directed nearly all of its recent giving to emergency pandemic relief for local small businesses across Honolulu and the islands, issuing awards to preserve and revitalize enterprises that suffered revenue losses of 25% or more. Grants overwhelmingly targeted operating businesses—restaurants, retail, trades, transportation and service firms—rather than nonprofits, reflecting a business-support and economic resilience priority tied to the Chamber’s membership base.

Focus Areas

Direct emergency relief to small, for‑profit local businesses (restaurants, retail, service contractors) affected by COVID-19Preservation and revitalization of Hawaiian small businesses in tourism‑dependent sectors (restaurants, transportation, tour operators)Support for neighborhood commercial services and trades (plumbing/electrical contractors, food producers, media/marketing firms)

Who They Fund

small businesseslocal/independent businessesmicroenterprisesbusinesses with ≥25% pandemic revenue loss

About Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii

A defining feature of Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii’s recent grantmaking is its direct emergency support for local small businesses that lost 25% or more of income during the pandemic. In the latest grant list, awards repeatedly went to operating businesses across Honolulu and nearby communities, including Charley's Taxi Radio Dispatch Corp, Pacific Rim Defense LLC, and The Pig and the Lady LLC. The pattern shows a funder using grants as short-term stabilization capital rather than broad institutional philanthropy. The Chamber’s giving aligns with its business-network role in Hawaiʻi: it supported restaurants, transportation firms, retail operators, medical practices, contractors, and media businesses that were trying to preserve operations after revenue shocks. Its recent awards also show repeated attention to businesses rooted in everyday local commerce, from food service and taxi operations to electrical and plumbing services. The Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii’s own summary describes this as support for Hawaiian small businesses affected by COVID-19, with a clear emphasis on preservation and revitalization of enterprises serving the local economy.

What Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii Funds

One clear theme is small business stabilization. The Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii gave $40,000 to Joseph K & Company LLC for its pandemic-related income loss, and it made similar awards to other operating firms in Honolulu. Restaurants and food businesses are another repeated focus. It awarded $30,000 to Aina Restaurant Inc to help preserve and revitalize a local business after a 25% income decline, and gave $40,000 to Okuhara Foods Inc for the same purpose. Transportation and service-sector support also appears in the grant list. Charley's Taxi Radio Dispatch Corp received $50,000, while Best Plumbing & Electric LLC received $30,000, both under the same revenue-loss relief framework. The Chamber also funded businesses in media, construction, and veterinary services, showing a broad local commercial-recovery lens rather than a single subsector.

How Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii Gives

Typical grant size sits at $15,000 at the 25th percentile, $15,000 at the median, and $25,000 at the 75th percentile, though the recent list also includes $30,000, $40,000, and $50,000 awards. The pattern is highly concentrated in 2025 and appears to be one-off emergency relief rather than a recurring multi-year program in the data provided. The Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii is a business association with a philanthropic arm, and the grant language points to direct cash support tied to documented revenue loss. BizBoost is the only listed program that accepts unsolicited inquiries, while the foundation and relief-fund programs do not.

Financial Snapshot

Annual Giving

$4.3M

Total Assets

$2.1M

Total Revenue

$7.5M

Total Expenses

$8.1M

Typical Grant Size

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

25th Percentile

$15K

Median

$15K

75th Percentile

$25K

Geographic Reach

Local1 state funded

Funding intensity

Low

High

Headquarters

Leadership

SHERRY MENOR-MCNAMARA

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Recipient	Location	Amount	Year	Purpose
JJ KANG INC	HONOLULU, HI	$50,000	2025	TO AWARD SMALL BUSINESSES THAT ENDURED A 25% LOSS OF INCOME OR MORE DURING THE PANDEMIC TO HELP PRESEVE AND REVITALIZE LOCAL BUSINESSES.
PACIFIC RIM DEFENSE LLC	PEARL CITY, HI	$50,000	2025	TO AWARD SMALL BUSINESSES THAT ENDURED A 25% LOSS OF INCOME OR MORE DURING THE PANDEMIC TO HELP PRESEVE AND REVITALIZE LOCAL BUSINESSES.
CLYDE Y UCHIDA DDS MS INC	HONOLULU, HI	$50,000	2025	TO AWARD SMALL BUSINESSES THAT ENDURED A 25% LOSS OF INCOME OR MORE DURING THE PANDEMIC TO HELP PRESEVE AND REVITALIZE LOCAL BUSINESSES.
THE PIG AND THE LADY LLC	HONOLULU, HI	$50,000	2025	TO AWARD SMALL BUSINESSES THAT ENDURED A 25% LOSS OF INCOME OR MORE DURING THE PANDEMIC TO HELP PRESEVE AND REVITALIZE LOCAL BUSINESSES.
CHARLEY'S TAXI RADIO DISPATCH CORP	HONOLULU, HI	$50,000	2025	TO AWARD SMALL BUSINESSES THAT ENDURED A 25% LOSS OF INCOME OR MORE DURING THE PANDEMIC TO HELP PRESEVE AND REVITALIZE LOCAL BUSINESSES.
JOSEPH K & COMPANY LLC	HONOLULU, HI	$40,000	2025	TO AWARD SMALL BUSINESSES THAT ENDURED A 25% LOSS OF INCOME OR MORE DURING THE PANDEMIC TO HELP PRESEVE AND REVITALIZE LOCAL BUSINESSES.
HATSUHANA HAWAII INC	HONOLULU, HI	$40,000	2025	TO AWARD SMALL BUSINESSES THAT ENDURED A 25% LOSS OF INCOME OR MORE DURING THE PANDEMIC TO HELP PRESEVE AND REVITALIZE LOCAL BUSINESSES.
LEATHER SOUL LLC	HONOLULU, HI	$40,000	2025	TO AWARD SMALL BUSINESSES THAT ENDURED A 25% LOSS OF INCOME OR MORE DURING THE PANDEMIC TO HELP PRESEVE AND REVITALIZE LOCAL BUSINESSES.
PACIFIC ELECTRO-MECHANICAL INC	PEARL CITY, HI	$40,000	2025	TO AWARD SMALL BUSINESSES THAT ENDURED A 25% LOSS OF INCOME OR MORE DURING THE PANDEMIC TO HELP PRESEVE AND REVITALIZE LOCAL BUSINESSES.
NELLA MEDIA GROUP LLC	HONOLULU, HI	$40,000	2025	TO AWARD SMALL BUSINESSES THAT ENDURED A 25% LOSS OF INCOME OR MORE DURING THE PANDEMIC TO HELP PRESEVE AND REVITALIZE LOCAL BUSINESSES.
OKUHARA FOODS INC	HONOLULU, HI	$40,000	2025	TO AWARD SMALL BUSINESSES THAT ENDURED A 25% LOSS OF INCOME OR MORE DURING THE PANDEMIC TO HELP PRESEVE AND REVITALIZE LOCAL BUSINESSES.
SAM'S SEAFOOD COMPANY INC	HONOLULU, HI	$40,000	2025	TO AWARD SMALL BUSINESSES THAT ENDURED A 25% LOSS OF INCOME OR MORE DURING THE PANDEMIC TO HELP PRESEVE AND REVITALIZE LOCAL BUSINESSES.
NICE CREAM LLC	HI, HI	$40,000	2025	TO AWARD SMALL BUSINESSES THAT ENDURED A 25% LOSS OF INCOME OR MORE DURING THE PANDEMIC TO HELP PRESEVE AND REVITALIZE LOCAL BUSINESSES.
ROCKISLAND SUN LLC	HONOLULU, HI	$30,000	2025	TO AWARD SMALL BUSINESSES THAT ENDURED A 25% LOSS OF INCOME OR MORE DURING THE PANDEMIC TO HELP PRESEVE AND REVITALIZE LOCAL BUSINESSES.
BEST PLUMBING & ELECTRIC LLC	HONOLULU, HI	$30,000	2025	TO AWARD SMALL BUSINESSES THAT ENDURED A 25% LOSS OF INCOME OR MORE DURING THE PANDEMIC TO HELP PRESEVE AND REVITALIZE LOCAL BUSINESSES.
VETERINARY SERVICES OF HAWAII INC	HONOLULU, HI	$30,000	2025	TO AWARD SMALL BUSINESSES THAT ENDURED A 25% LOSS OF INCOME OR MORE DURING THE PANDEMIC TO HELP PRESEVE AND REVITALIZE LOCAL BUSINESSES.
REEDESIGN BUILDERS INC	HONOLULU, HI	$30,000	2025	TO AWARD SMALL BUSINESSES THAT ENDURED A 25% LOSS OF INCOME OR MORE DURING THE PANDEMIC TO HELP PRESEVE AND REVITALIZE LOCAL BUSINESSES.
CINNAMONS LLLP	KAILUA, HI	$30,000	2025	TO AWARD SMALL BUSINESSES THAT ENDURED A 25% LOSS OF INCOME OR MORE DURING THE PANDEMIC TO HELP PRESEVE AND REVITALIZE LOCAL BUSINESSES.
TEPPANYAKI FARMER LLC	HONOLULU, HI	$30,000	2025	TO AWARD SMALL BUSINESSES THAT ENDURED A 25% LOSS OF INCOME OR MORE DURING THE PANDEMIC TO HELP PRESEVE AND REVITALIZE LOCAL BUSINESSES.
AINA RESTAURANT INC	HONOLULU, HI	$30,000	2025	TO AWARD SMALL BUSINESSES THAT ENDURED A 25% LOSS OF INCOME OR MORE DURING THE PANDEMIC TO HELP PRESEVE AND REVITALIZE LOCAL BUSINESSES.
NIPPON FOOD TAKEOUT & CATERING INC	HONOLULU, HI	$30,000	2025	TO AWARD SMALL BUSINESSES THAT ENDURED A 25% LOSS OF INCOME OR MORE DURING THE PANDEMIC TO HELP PRESEVE AND REVITALIZE LOCAL BUSINESSES.
MYMULGOGI INC	HONOLULU, HI	$30,000	2025	TO AWARD SMALL BUSINESSES THAT ENDURED A 25% LOSS OF INCOME OR MORE DURING THE PANDEMIC TO HELP PRESEVE AND REVITALIZE LOCAL BUSINESSES.
MKE ASSOCIATES LLC	AIEA, HI	$30,000	2025	TO AWARD SMALL BUSINESSES THAT ENDURED A 25% LOSS OF INCOME OR MORE DURING THE PANDEMIC TO HELP PRESEVE AND REVITALIZE LOCAL BUSINESSES.
EVENTS INTERNATIONAL INC	HONOLULU, HI	$30,000	2025	TO AWARD SMALL BUSINESSES THAT ENDURED A 25% LOSS OF INCOME OR MORE DURING THE PANDEMIC TO HELP PRESEVE AND REVITALIZE LOCAL BUSINESSES.
JB KAJUN INC	HONOLULU, HI	$30,000	2025	TO AWARD SMALL BUSINESSES THAT ENDURED A 25% LOSS OF INCOME OR MORE DURING THE PANDEMIC TO HELP PRESEVE AND REVITALIZE LOCAL BUSINESSES.
DEREK B TOM LLC	AIEA, HI	$30,000	2025	TO AWARD SMALL BUSINESSES THAT ENDURED A 25% LOSS OF INCOME OR MORE DURING THE PANDEMIC TO HELP PRESEVE AND REVITALIZE LOCAL BUSINESSES.
WELAKAHAO CATAMARAN INC	HONOLULU, HI	$30,000	2025	TO AWARD SMALL BUSINESSES THAT ENDURED A 25% LOSS OF INCOME OR MORE DURING THE PANDEMIC TO HELP PRESEVE AND REVITALIZE LOCAL BUSINESSES.
PRIMAL HAWAII LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY	HONOLULU, HI	$30,000	2025	TO AWARD SMALL BUSINESSES THAT ENDURED A 25% LOSS OF INCOME OR MORE DURING THE PANDEMIC TO HELP PRESEVE AND REVITALIZE LOCAL BUSINESSES.
CAMP INC	HONOLULU, HI	$25,000	2025	TO AWARD SMALL BUSINESSES THAT ENDURED A 25% LOSS OF INCOME OR MORE DURING THE PANDEMIC TO HELP PRESEVE AND REVITALIZE LOCAL BUSINESSES.
SUPERB INC	HONOLULU, HI	$25,000	2025	TO AWARD SMALL BUSINESSES THAT ENDURED A 25% LOSS OF INCOME OR MORE DURING THE PANDEMIC TO HELP PRESEVE AND REVITALIZE LOCAL BUSINESSES.
CAROUSEL CANDYLAND INC	HONOLULU, HI	$25,000	2025	TO AWARD SMALL BUSINESSES THAT ENDURED A 25% LOSS OF INCOME OR MORE DURING THE PANDEMIC TO HELP PRESEVE AND REVITALIZE LOCAL BUSINESSES.
ROYAL PACIFIC CONSTRUCTION INC	HONOLULU, HI	$25,000	2025	TO AWARD SMALL BUSINESSES THAT ENDURED A 25% LOSS OF INCOME OR MORE DURING THE PANDEMIC TO HELP PRESEVE AND REVITALIZE LOCAL BUSINESSES.
NATIONAL FENDER SHOP INC	HONOLULU, HI	$25,000	2025	TO AWARD SMALL BUSINESSES THAT ENDURED A 25% LOSS OF INCOME OR MORE DURING THE PANDEMIC TO HELP PRESEVE AND REVITALIZE LOCAL BUSINESSES.
EGGHEAD CORPORATION	HONOLULU, HI	$25,000	2025	TO AWARD SMALL BUSINESSES THAT ENDURED A 25% LOSS OF INCOME OR MORE DURING THE PANDEMIC TO HELP PRESEVE AND REVITALIZE LOCAL BUSINESSES.
NETWORK CABLING UNLIMITED LLC	AIEA, HI	$25,000	2025	TO AWARD SMALL BUSINESSES THAT ENDURED A 25% LOSS OF INCOME OR MORE DURING THE PANDEMIC TO HELP PRESEVE AND REVITALIZE LOCAL BUSINESSES.
PEPPA'S KOREAN BBQ INC	HONOLULU, HI	$25,000	2025	TO AWARD SMALL BUSINESSES THAT ENDURED A 25% LOSS OF INCOME OR MORE DURING THE PANDEMIC TO HELP PRESEVE AND REVITALIZE LOCAL BUSINESSES.
WARD RESEARCH INC	HONOLULU, HI	$25,000	2025	TO AWARD SMALL BUSINESSES THAT ENDURED A 25% LOSS OF INCOME OR MORE DURING THE PANDEMIC TO HELP PRESEVE AND REVITALIZE LOCAL BUSINESSES.
OCEANHEAD SOLAR & ELECTRIC LLC	HONOLULU, HI	$25,000	2025	TO AWARD SMALL BUSINESSES THAT ENDURED A 25% LOSS OF INCOME OR MORE DURING THE PANDEMIC TO HELP PRESEVE AND REVITALIZE LOCAL BUSINESSES.
SPADA LTD	HONOLULU, HI	$25,000	2025	TO AWARD SMALL BUSINESSES THAT ENDURED A 25% LOSS OF INCOME OR MORE DURING THE PANDEMIC TO HELP PRESEVE AND REVITALIZE LOCAL BUSINESSES.
CMG ENTERPRISE INC	HONOLULU, HI	$25,000	2025	TO AWARD SMALL BUSINESSES THAT ENDURED A 25% LOSS OF INCOME OR MORE DURING THE PANDEMIC TO HELP PRESEVE AND REVITALIZE LOCAL BUSINESSES.
MAHANAIM CORP	HONOLULU, HI	$25,000	2025	TO AWARD SMALL BUSINESSES THAT ENDURED A 25% LOSS OF INCOME OR MORE DURING THE PANDEMIC TO HELP PRESEVE AND REVITALIZE LOCAL BUSINESSES.
ADJ GROUP INC	AIEA, HI	$25,000	2025	TO AWARD SMALL BUSINESSES THAT ENDURED A 25% LOSS OF INCOME OR MORE DURING THE PANDEMIC TO HELP PRESEVE AND REVITALIZE LOCAL BUSINESSES.
MAGICAL CREATIONS INC	HONOLULU, HI	$25,000	2025	TO AWARD SMALL BUSINESSES THAT ENDURED A 25% LOSS OF INCOME OR MORE DURING THE PANDEMIC TO HELP PRESEVE AND REVITALIZE LOCAL BUSINESSES.
KOREA ONE INC	HONOLULU, HI	$25,000	2025	TO AWARD SMALL BUSINESSES THAT ENDURED A 25% LOSS OF INCOME OR MORE DURING THE PANDEMIC TO HELP PRESEVE AND REVITALIZE LOCAL BUSINESSES.
HAWAII PROMOTION COMPANY LLC	HONOLULU, HI	$25,000	2025	TO AWARD SMALL BUSINESSES THAT ENDURED A 25% LOSS OF INCOME OR MORE DURING THE PANDEMIC TO HELP PRESEVE AND REVITALIZE LOCAL BUSINESSES.
EGGSHELL LIGHTING COMPANY INC	HONOLULU, HI	$25,000	2025	TO AWARD SMALL BUSINESSES THAT ENDURED A 25% LOSS OF INCOME OR MORE DURING THE PANDEMIC TO HELP PRESEVE AND REVITALIZE LOCAL BUSINESSES.
ANY CARS AUTO INC	HONOLULU, HI	$25,000	2025	TO AWARD SMALL BUSINESSES THAT ENDURED A 25% LOSS OF INCOME OR MORE DURING THE PANDEMIC TO HELP PRESEVE AND REVITALIZE LOCAL BUSINESSES.
KIRIO & COMPANY INC	HONOLULU, HI	$25,000	2025	TO AWARD SMALL BUSINESSES THAT ENDURED A 25% LOSS OF INCOME OR MORE DURING THE PANDEMIC TO HELP PRESEVE AND REVITALIZE LOCAL BUSINESSES.
GLORY INVESTMENTS INC	KAILUA, HI	$25,000	2025	TO AWARD SMALL BUSINESSES THAT ENDURED A 25% LOSS OF INCOME OR MORE DURING THE PANDEMIC TO HELP PRESEVE AND REVITALIZE LOCAL BUSINESSES.
SUNRISE SHACK HANALEI LLC	HALEIWA, HI	$25,000	2025	TO AWARD SMALL BUSINESSES THAT ENDURED A 25% LOSS OF INCOME OR MORE DURING THE PANDEMIC TO HELP PRESEVE AND REVITALIZE LOCAL BUSINESSES.

Recipient

Location

Amount

Year

Purpose

JJ KANG INC

HONOLULU, HI

$50,000

2025