Frost Family Foundation
Historical FunderHonolulu, Hawaii · EIN 27-3374284 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $100,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | ASHLEY LUKENS |
|---|---|
| Address | 5274 HALAPEPE STREET, HONOLULU HI 96821 |
| Phone | 8086870087 |
| ASHLEY@FROSTFAMILYFOUNDATION.ORG | |
| Form and materials | POTENTIAL GRANTEES ARE INVITED TO APPLY, AND THOSE SELECTED ARE INTERVIEWED AND PROVIDED AN APPLICATION. |
| Deadlines | ANNUALLY THE FOUNDATION CURATES A SMALL GROUP OF NEW GRANTEES. CURRENTLY OUR GRANTS ARE BY INVITATIO |
| Restrictions | WE STRIVE TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS FOR MULTIPLE YEARS, PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING FUNDING, AND LEAN ON RELATIONSHIPS AND NOT REPORTS FOR THE SHARING OF IMPACT. TO SEEK OUT GRANTEES, WE ACTIVELY ENGAGE WITH A WIDE RANGE OF ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS, COMMUNITY GROUPS AND OTHER FOUNDATIONS; MONITOR ONGOING AND EMERGING STRATEGIES; AND INVITE PROPOSALS FROM POTENTIAL GRANTEES BASED ON PRIORITIES SET BY THE FOUNDATIONS TRUSTEES. |
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
23% of grants went outside Hawaii.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lahaina Community Land Trust | Lahaina, HI | Unrestricted grant | $1,075,000 |
| Center for Food Safety | Washington, DC | Unrestricted grant | $100,000 |
| Maui Hub | Kahului, HI | Unrestricted grant | $100,000 |
| Native Hawaiian Legal Corp | Honolulu, HI | Unrestricted grant | $100,000 |
| Parley for the Oceans | New York, NY | Unrestricted grant | $100,000 |
| Realize Impact | Bainbridge Island, WA | Unrestricted grant | $100,000 |
| Honolulu Civil Beat Inc | Honolulu, HI | Unrestricted grant | $75,000 |
| Hoola Na Pua | Honolulu, HI | Unrestrited grant | $75,000 |
| Resources Legacy Fund | Sacramento, CA | Unrestricted grant | $75,000 |
| Sustainable Coastlines Hawaii | Honolulu, HI | Unrestricted grant | $75,000 |
| Aina Momona | Kaunakakai, HI | Unrestricted grant | $50,000 |
| Hawaii Association for Infant Mental Health | Waipahu, HI | Unrestricted grant | $25,000 |
| Hoiwai Fund | Honolulu, HI | Unrestricted grant | $25,000 |
| Paia Youth and Cultural Center | Paia, HI | Unrestricted grant | $25,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Maui | Kahului, HI | Unrestricted grant | $20,000 |
| Temple of Peace Community Development Center | Haiku, HI | Unrestricted grant | $15,000 |
| Hana Retreat | Hana, HI | Unrestricted grant | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,040,000 | 17 |
| 2023 | $345,000 | 10 |
| 2022 | $501,500 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Feb 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600399349100400
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-3374284
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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