Caroline Shipman Foundation
Historical FunderKeaau, Hawaii · EIN 99-0231196 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $1,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | Thomas English |
|---|---|
| Address | 16 127 Lapaau Rd, Keaau HI 96749 |
| Phone | 8089669325 |
| tenglish@whshipman.com | |
| Form and materials | Include name of organization mission statement copy of IRS Determination Letter |
| Deadlines | None |
| Restrictions | Generally for use in County of Hawaii recipient must be tax-exempt charitable or government |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Hawaii.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii Science and Technology Museum | Hilo, HI | Operating Funds | $5,000 |
| Volcano Community Foundation | Volcano, HI | Operating Funds | $3,000 |
| The Food Basket | Hilo, HI | Operating Funds | $2,000 |
| Salvation Army | Hilo, HI | Operating Funds | $1,500 |
| Christian Liberty School | Keaau, HI | Operating Funds | $1,100 |
| Ke Kula Nawahiokalaniopuu | Keaau, HI | Operating Funds | $1,100 |
| Kona Historical Society | Captain Cook, HI | Operating Funds | $1,000 |
| Boys and Girls CLub of the Big Island | Hilo, HI | Operating Funds | $1,000 |
| Lyman Museum | Hilo, HI | Operating Funds | $1,000 |
| Puna Hongwanji Mission | Keaau, HI | Operating Funds | $1,000 |
| Puna Covenant Church | Keaau, HI | Operating Funds | $1,000 |
| Hilo Medical Center Foundation | Hilo, HI | Operating Funds | $1,000 |
| Hawaii Care Choices | Hilo, HI | Operating Funds | $1,000 |
| Hawaii Pacific Parks Association | Hawaii National Park, HI | Operating Funds | $1,000 |
| UH Foundation Imiloa Center | Hilo, HI | Operating Funds | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $22,700 | 15 |
| 2024 | $21,500 | 16 |
| 2023 | $14,380 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610989349100101
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 99-0231196
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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