Elsie H Wilcox Foundation
Invitation OnlyHonolulu, Hawaii · EIN 99-6002441 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$60K
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$3,500
Total assets$2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $5,000.
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
6% of grants went outside Hawaii.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malama Kauai | Kiluea, HI | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Helping Hands Hawaii | Honolulu, HI | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Waimea Sugar Mill Museum | Waimea, HI | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Island School | Lihue, HI | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Hawaii Foodbank Inc | Honolulu, HI | Kauai food purchase | $5,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Hawaii | Honolulu, HI | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Kauai North Shore Food Pantry | Kilauea, HI | Unrestricted gift | $4,500 |
| Waioli Corporation | Lihue, HI | Grove farm and kaipu camp | $4,000 |
| Hawaii Academy of Science | Honolulu, HI | Science and engineering | $3,500 |
| American Cancer Society | Kennesaw, GA | Unrestricted gift | $3,000 |
| National Tropical Botanical Garden | Kalaheo, HI | Unrestricted gift | $3,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Hawaii | Honolulu, HI | Unrestricted gift | $3,000 |
| Honolulu Theatre for Youth | Honolulu, HI | Unrestricted gift | $2,500 |
| Hawaii Opera Theatre | Honolulu, HI | Unrestricted gift | $2,500 |
| Hawaii Public Television Foundation | Honolulu, HI | Unrestricted gift | $2,000 |
| Hawaiian Islands Land Trust | Honolulu, HI | Unrestricted gift | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $60,000 | 16 |
| 2024 | $55,000 | 15 |
| 2023 | $50,000 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 28, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611189349100521
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 99-6002441
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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