Elsie H. Wilcox Foundation General Operating Grants (Hawaii)

The Elsie H. Wilcox Foundation General Operating grants are usually provided to organizations that have an established relationship with the Foundation, and normally must be a Kauai organization or serving the people of Kauai.

Donor Name: Elsie H. Wilcox Foundation

State: Hawaii

Type of Grant: Grant

Deadline: 09/01/2023

Details:

Although the Distribution Committee gives priority to needs from qualified tax exempt 501 (c)(3) charitable organizations on the Island of Kauai, assistance is given to qualified organizations throughout Hawaii whose programs benefit a sizable number of people. The trust document provides the flexibility to permit use of income to meet changing requirements or needs.

Fields of Interest

• Arts & Culture
• Education
• Environment
• Health
• Human Services
• Religion
• Community

Eligibility Criteria

• Board of Directors
  • In order to be successful in accomplishing its purposes, a charitable organization generally must have community and business support, rather than relying solely on foundations or government funding
  • For this reason the Distribution Committee pays particular attention to how active members of an organization’s Board of Directors carry out their responsibilities to the organization
  • In the interest of public causes, Elsie H. Wilcox Foundation prefers all directors make an annual financial contribution, at some level, to support the organization; in addition to participating in fundraising activities. Directors are also required to attend Board meetings, volunteer work when needed, and make significant efforts to gain community and business support.
• Other Factors
  • Some other factors considered in reviewing a proposal are:
    • the community’s need for continuance of the organization’s existence in relation to other similar organizations
    • reasonableness organization’s operating budget
    • ability of the organization to obtain funding and sustain for the organization.

For more information, visit Bank of Hawaii.