Bendon Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyPaia, Hawaii · EIN 65-0631534 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$641K
Organizations funded38
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$12.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $18,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
7% of grants went outside Hawaii.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Hawaii Foundation Maui College | Kahului, HI | Endowment, reading program, radiology tech program | $95,000 |
| Imua Family Services | Kahului, HI | Pre-School project | $60,000 |
| Pbs Hawaii | Honolulu, HI | Matching grant pledge | $60,000 |
| Hawaii Public Radio | Honolulu, HI | Reporting for maui and general fund | $50,000 |
| Roots School | Haiku, HI | Unrestricted funds | $30,000 |
| Maui Family YMCA | Kahului, HI | Tuition assistance and office remodel | $25,000 |
| Maui Academy of Performing Arts | Wailuku, HI | Educational theater tour and tuition assistance | $20,000 |
| Pacific Primate Sanctuary Inc | Haiku, HI | Year 5 of 5 grant for intern program | $20,000 |
| Whale Trust | Puunene, HI | Whale tales program | $20,000 |
| Maui Rescue Mission | Kahului, HI | Water pumping for mobile trailer | $18,000 |
| Montessori School of Maui | Makawao, HI | Tuition assistance and hawaiian scholarhip fund | $16,000 |
| Carden Academy of Maui | Pukalani, HI | Year 1 of 3 pledge for professional development | $15,000 |
| Friends of Maui Waena Intermediate School | Kahului, HI | Robotics and afterschool program | $15,000 |
| Hospice Maui | Wailuku, HI | Kokua fund endowment | $15,000 |
| Maui Food Bank | Wailuku, HI | General support | $15,000 |
| Maui Pops Orchestra | Wailuku, HI | Year 3 of 3 ensembles in schools pledge | $15,000 |
| Seabury Hall | Makawao, HI | Annual fund | $10,660 |
| Hawaii Council for the Humanities | Honolulu, HI | Hawaii history day | $10,000 |
| La'akea Village | Wailuku, HI | General fund/unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Ma Ka Hana Ka 'Ike | Hana, HI | K-12 ina-based culinary program, kahu ai pono, | $10,000 |
| Maui Adult Daycare Centers | Kahului, HI | Tution assistance | $10,000 |
| Maui Arts & Cultural Center | Kahului, HI | Year 2 of 5 unrestricted fund pledge | $10,000 |
| Paia Youth and Cultural Center | Kahului, HI | General fund | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army | Honolulu, HI | Holiday meals and food security | $10,000 |
| Pacific Cancer Foundation | Wailuku, HI | Aloha kalikimaka | $8,500 |
| Hui Maka Ainana O Makana | Hanalei, HI | Education programs | $8,000 |
| Maui Huliau Foundation | Haiku, HI | Matching grant pledge | $7,500 |
| Book Trust | Denver, CO | Kaluapuu elementary | $6,000 |
| Alexander Academy of Performing Arts | Kula, HI | Tuition assistance | $5,000 |
| Feed My Sheep | Puuenene, HI | Unrestricted funds | $5,000 |
| Hale Kau Kau | Kihei, HI | General fund/unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Hawaii Land Trust | Honolulu, HI | Maui - education programs | $5,000 |
| Ho'ola Na Pua | Honolulu, HI | Pearl sponsorship | $5,000 |
| United Way Yampa Valley | Steamboat Springs, CO | Community grants | $5,000 |
| Yampa Valley Community Foundation | Steamboat Springs, CO | Community grants | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Children's Justice Center | Wailuku, HI | Holiday toy drive | $3,000 |
| Wave of Harmony | Kihei, HI | Education | $2,000 |
| Adaptations Dance Theater | Makawao, HI | Pivot fellowship program | $1,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $641,160 | 38 |
| 2024 | $224,700 | 20 |
| 2023 | $408,500 | 34 |
| 2022 | $317,500 | 30 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611359349100726
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 65-0631534
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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