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.
General Capital requests are for projects or equipment having a total cost under $500,000; however at the discretion of the Trust, projects or purchases of certain values and scope may be treated as large capital projects and may not be eligible
General Capital grants are provided for the purchase of equipment, renovations and construction of buildings. Vendors’ estimates (with company’s name/logo) is required
Elsie H. Wilcox Foundation does not provide grants for the purchase of real estate; nor does the foundation provide grants for deficit funding or for endowments
Generally, the Trust prefers to be one of several contributors, expecting the organization to acquire needed funds from several sources to assure the project is completed at a specific time and/or in a timely manner
In the interest of public causes, Elsie H. Wilcox Foundation prefers that all board of directors of an organization make an annual financial contribution, at some level, to support the organization; in addition to participating in fundraising activities. Directors are also require attend Board meetings, volunteer work when needed, and make significant efforts to gain community and business support
Some other factors considered in reviewing a proposal are:
the community’s need for the proposed project in relation to other similar activities
reasonableness of the project’s income/expenditure budget
ability of the applicant to obtain entire funding and complete the proposed project.
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