Waimakua Foundation
Historical FunderLihue, Hawaii · EIN 99-0195093 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | RICHARD GOODALE |
|---|---|
| Address | 2970 HALEKO ROAD, LIHUE HI 967661380 |
| Phone | 8086396170 |
| Form and materials | NO SPECIFICATION |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Tropical Botanical Garden | Kalaheo, HI | Limahuli multi-purpose cultural and maintenance facility | $30,000 |
| Kauai Museum Association Ltd | Lihue, HI | Capital campaign | $22,000 |
| Island School | Lihue, HI | Board matching challenge fund | $20,000 |
| National Tropical Botanical Garden | Kalaheo, HI | Education director | $20,000 |
| Kauai Museum Association Ltd | Lihue, HI | Capital campaign, reroof wilcox buidling | $10,000 |
| Hui O Laka | Kekaha, HI | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Kauai Community College | Lihue, HI | Restricted - hale malama/kipapai | $5,000 |
| YWCA | Lihue, HI | Camp slogget repairs and maintenance | $5,000 |
| Garden Island Resource Conservation & Development | Lihue, HI | Kauai forest bird recovery | $2,000 |
| Kauai Independant Food Bank | Lihue, HI | Backpack program | $2,000 |
| Kore Kauai | Kapaa, HI | General operations | $2,000 |
| Saint Michael's and All Angels Episcopal Church | Lihue, HI | Bell tower repairs | $2,000 |
| Hanapepe United Church | Eleele, HI | General operations | $1,000 |
| Kapaa First Hawaiian Church | Kapaa, HI | General operations | $1,000 |
| Koolau Hui Ia Church | Anahola, HI | General operations | $1,000 |
| Malama Hule'ia | Lihue, HI | Alekoko fishpond education | $1,000 |
| Waimea United Church | Waimea, HI | General operations | $1,000 |
| Waioli Hui Ia Church | Hanalei, HI | General operations | $1,000 |
| Kkcr Radio Station | Hanalei, HI | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Hanalei-Wainiha-Haena Community Association | Hanalei, HI | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Malama Kua'aina | Hanalei, HI | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Haw'n Mission Children's Society | Honolulu, HI | General operations | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $135,000 | 22 |
| 2023 | $135,000 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503179349104210
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 99-0195093
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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