Daily Featured Foundation - 2/14/26

2/14/2026

Here is today’s featured foundation.

McInerny Foundation

Website: https://www.boh.com/mcinerny-foundation (Managed via Bank of Hawaii)

Mission & Purpose: To promote the welfare of the people of Hawaii. The foundation is committed to enhancing community well-being by providing essential grant funding to initiatives across the educational, health, environmental, and arts sectors.

Broad Funding Guidelines: Grantmaking is strictly limited to the state of Hawaii. They provide program support and capital support to 501(c)(3) public charities. A highly unique and strict requirement is that they demand 100% financial participation from an applicant’s Board of Directors. They accept grant applications online and review them chronologically.

Featured Opportunity: Their "Major Capital" grants are a vital source of nonprofit funding in the islands. They fund projects exceeding $500,000, including land acquisition for environmental protection, major building renovations, and large-scale equipment purchases. Organizations must have already secured 25% of their total campaign goal before applying.

Recommendation: A well-established Hawaii-based nonprofit (such as a community health center or conservation land trust) that has 100% board giving and is launching a major capital campaign to build a new facility.