Garmar Foundation
Invitation OnlyHonolulu, Hawaii · EIN 94-3276214 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.1M
Organizations funded27
Typical grant$30,000
Total assets$28.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $50,000.
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
0% of grants went outside Hawaii.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maui Foodbank | Wailuku, HI | Unrestricted gift | $125,000 |
| Lahaina Restoration Foundation | Lahaina, HI | Protecting & rebuilding | $100,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Maui | Kahului, HI | Unrestricted gift | $75,000 |
| Hawaii St Junior Golf | Lihue, HI | Unrestricted gift | $70,000 |
| Feed My Sheep | Puunene, HI | Unrestricted gift | $60,000 |
| Hawaii Canines for Independence | Makawao, HI | Unrestricted gift | $50,000 |
| Project Vision Hawaii | Honolulu, HI | Unrestricted gift | $50,000 |
| Pihana Ka Ikena | Kapaa, HI | Unrestricted gift | $50,000 |
| Wilcox Memorial Hospital Emergency Services | Honolulu, HI | Unrestricted gift | $50,000 |
| Imua Family Services | Kahului, HI | Unrestricted give | $50,000 |
| Kapiolani Health Foundation | Honolulu, HI | Unrestricted gift | $50,000 |
| Maui Humane Society | Puunene, HI | Unrestricted gift | $30,000 |
| Maui Farms | Makawao, HI | Unrestricted gift | $30,000 |
| Island School | Lihue, HI | Unrestricted gift | $30,000 |
| Hawaii Foodbank Kauai | Lihue, HI | Unrestricted gift | $30,000 |
| Mental Health Association in Hi | Honolulu, HI | Unrestricted gift | $25,000 |
| Mental Health Association - Maui Division | Honolulu, HI | Unrestricted gift | $25,000 |
| Maui Youth Rodeo Organization | Kula, HI | Unrestricted gift | $25,000 |
| Maui Health Foundation | Wailuku, HI | Unrestricted gift | $25,000 |
| Paia Youth and Cultural Center | Paia, HI | Unrestricted gift | $25,000 |
| Friends of Auwahi Forest Restoration Project | Makawao, HI | Unrestricted gift | $15,000 |
| Haleakala Conservancy | Kula, HI | Unrestricted gift | $15,000 |
| Kohala Center | Kamuela, HI | Unrestricted gift | $10,000 |
| Hui No'eau Visual Arts Center | Makawao, HI | General support | $10,000 |
| Aloha Ilio Rescue | Keaau, HI | Unrestricted gift | $10,000 |
| A Cup of Cold Water | Wailuku, HI | Unrestricted gift | $10,000 |
| Keawalai Congregational Church | Makena, HI | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,050,000 | 27 |
| 2024 | $725,000 | 20 |
| 2023 | $595,000 | 24 |
| 2022 | $595,000 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601349349102490
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 94-3276214
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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