The Hawaii State Capitol

Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 99-6002356

McInerny Foundation

A private foundation in Honolulu, HI. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 107 grants and $5.7 million paid in grants.

Tax year 2024 (period ending Sep 30, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

6 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2024

    $5,730,840

    Grants listed
    107
    Assets, end of year
    $138,983,748
  • Tax year 2023

    $5,783,333

    Grants listed
    In an attachment
    Assets, end of year
    $127,380,454
  • Tax year 2022

    $4,797,500

    Grants listed
    In an attachment
    Assets, end of year
    $106,032,696
  • Tax year 2021

    $5,698,684

    Grants listed
    94
    Assets, end of year
    $87,110,148
  • Tax year 2020

    $5,153,542

    Grants listed
    91
    Assets, end of year
    $85,544,766
  • Tax year 2019

    $5,045,807

    Grants listed
    89
    Assets, end of year
    $82,442,491

Grants paid in 2024

107 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Iolani SchoolHonolulu, HI

    Iolani school ka'i program

    $250,000
  2. Teach for America-HawaiiHonolulu, HI

    Teach for america hawaii general operating support

    $225,000
  3. Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific FoundationHonolulu, HI

    Renewing hope, rebuilding futures (10/01/2024 9/30/2025)

    $200,000
  4. The Nature Conservancy of HawaiiHonolulu, HI

    Resilient islands: safeguarding hawaii's unique ecosystems (07/01/25-06/30/26)

    $200,000
  5. Straub FoundationHonolulu, HI

    Straub redevelopment, phase one

    $175,000
  6. State of Hawaii Doe - Waipahu High SchoolWaipahu, HI

    Early college 3-year pledge of $516,600.00

    $170,000
  7. Children's Discovery CenterHonolulu, HI

    General operating support fye 12/31/25

    $155,000
  8. Parents and Children TogetherHonolulu, HI

    Staying responsive to community needs through shifting conditions (06/01/25-05/31/26)

    $150,000
  9. Waikiki HealthHonolulu, HI

    Primary care program: holistic medical care & human services targeting underserved populations

    $150,000
  10. J Walter Cameron CenterWailuku, HI

    Access for all: cameron center door upgrade project

    $125,000
  11. Trust for Public LandSan Francisco, CA

    Trust for public lands sustainable hawaii program

    $100,000
  12. The Salvation Army - Hawaiian & Pacific Islands DivisionHonolulu, HI

    The salvation army hawaiian and pacific islands division programs support

    $100,000
  13. Hoola NA PuaHonolulu, HI

    Pathways to resiliency (01/01/2025 12/31/2025)

    $100,000
  14. Boys and Girls Club of HawaiiHonolulu, HI

    Operating support - boys & girls club of hawaii - windward clubhouse (1/1/2025 - 12/31/2025)

    $100,000
  15. Catholic Charities HawaiiHonolulu, HI

    Horizons independent living program for youth

    $100,000
  16. Social Finance IncBoston, MA

    Hawaii renewable learning fund

    $100,000
  17. Kapiolani Health FoundationHonolulu, HI

    Martha b. Smith cancer & infusion center at kapiolani medical center for women & children

    $100,000
  18. Child & Family ServiceEwa Beach, HI

    East hawaii island community resource & counseling center

    $100,000
  19. Punahou SchoolHonolulu, HI

    Punahou school tuition aid program (07/01/2025-06/30/2026)

    $98,000
  20. Iolani SchoolHonolulu, HI

    Iolani school tuition aid program (07/01/2025 - 06/30/2026)

    $96,000
  21. American National Red Cross (aka American Red Cross of Hawaii)Honolulu, HI

    Disaster preparedness and relief

    $75,000
  22. St Andrew's SchoolsHonolulu, HI

    ST. Andrew's schools scholarship and financial aid program (08/01/2025 - 07/31/2026)

    $75,000
  23. Feeding Hawaii TogetherHonolulu, HI

    Nourishing communities, empowering producers

    $75,000
  24. Castle Medical CenterRoseville, CA

    Oncology services expansion project only ff&e

    $75,000
  25. Mental Health Association in Hawaii DBA Mental Health America of HawaiiHonolulu, HI

    Mental health resilience & wellness training program

    $65,000
  26. Sacred Hearts AcademyHonolulu, HI

    Sacred hearts academy tuition aid program (08/01/2025-07/31/2026)

    $65,000
  27. Hanahauoli SchoolHonolulu, HI

    Hanahau'oli tuition aid program (07/01/2025-06/30/2026)

    $60,000
  28. Island Pacific AcademyKapolei, HI

    "island pacific academy inc tuition aid program" (07/01/2025-06/30/2026)

    $60,000
  29. Boy Scouts of America Aloha CouncilHonolulu, HI

    Creating a safe and hygienic experience at camp pupukea: installing greywater and blackwater systems

    $60,000
  30. Hawaii Academy of ScienceHonolulu, HI

    The 68th hawaii state science and engineering fair

    $50,000
  31. Moiliili Hongwanji MissionHonolulu, HI

    Project dana: expanding the capacity to serve hawaii's kupuna and their caregivers

    $50,000
  32. Book Trust Hawaii ChapterDenver, CO

    Promoting literacy for students in title 1 schools in hawaii

    $50,000
  33. Maui Preparatory AcademyLahaina, HI

    Maui preparatory academy financial aid initiative (07/01/2025-06/30/2026)

    $50,000
  34. Assets SchoolHonolulu, HI

    Assets school tuition aid program (07/01/2025-06/30/2026)

    $50,000
  35. Hawaii Preparatory AcademyKamuela, HI

    Hpa tuition aid program (07/01/2025-06/30/2026)

    $50,000
  36. Saint Louis SchoolHonolulu, HI

    Saint louis school tuition aid program (07/01/2025 - 06/30/2026)

    $50,000
  37. Hugs for Hawaii's Seriously Ill Children and Their FamiliesHonolulu, HI

    Hugs general operating support (01/01/2025 - 12/31/2025)

    $50,000
  38. Wahiawa Center for Community HealthWahiawa, HI

    Expanding integrated mental health care for a thriving central o'ahu community

    $50,000
  39. Hawaii Island Adult Care IncHilo, HI

    Adult daycare services to support aging in place for east hawai'i kpuna

    $50,000
  40. Make A Wish Foundation of HawaiiHonolulu, HI

    Dreams of hope: granting wishes for children with critical illnesses

    $50,000
  41. Imua Family ServicesKahului, HI

    Imua discovery garden capital campaign

    $50,000
  42. Blood Bank of HawaiiKapolei, HI

    Construction of a new biosafe level 2 facility

    $50,000
  43. Rotary District 5000 Foundation Co Rotary Club of HonoluluHonolulu, HI

    Centennial park waikki phase 2 construction project*ext thru 12/31/2025

    $50,000
  44. Maui Academy of Performing ArtsWailuku, HI

    Main street arts project phase i black box theatre*ext thru 3/31/25

    $50,000
  45. Mid-Pacific InstituteHonolulu, HI

    Mid-pacific institute tuition aid program (7/31/2025-8/1/2026)

    $45,000
  46. Montessori School of MauiMakawao, HI

    Tuition aid program (sy 07/01/2025 - 06/30/2026)

    $41,000
  47. Malamalama Waldorf School IncKeaau, HI

    Malamalama waldorf school tuition aid program (08/01/2025-07/31/2026)

    $40,000
  48. Haleakala Waldorf SchoolKula, HI

    2025-2026 HWS tuition aid program

    $40,000
  49. National Tropical Botanical GardenKalaheo, HI

    Equipment purchase for coconut rhinoceros beetle green-waste management project

    $40,000
  50. Ma Ka Hana Ka Ike Building ProgramHana, HI

    Career and technical education (cte) x olelo hawaii project (07/01/2023 - 06/30/2026)

    $40,000
  51. American Cancer Society Hawaii Pacific RegionHonolulu, HI

    Clarence T.C. Ching hope lodge honolulu - operating support

    $40,000
  52. Hawaii Youth Symphony AssociationHonolulu, HI

    Making music a right for hawaiis youth (07/01/2024-06/30/2025)

    $35,000
  53. Kcaa Preschools of HawaiiHonolulu, HI

    Kcaa 2025 2026 tuition aid program

    $35,000
  54. Parker SchoolKamuela, HI

    Parker school tuition aid program (sy 7/1/25-6/30/26)

    $35,000
  55. Holy Nativity SchoolHonolulu, HI

    Holy nativity school tuition aid program (7/1/2025 - 6/30/2026)

    $35,000
  56. Waikiki Community CenterHonolulu, HI

    Keiki building community

    $35,000
  57. Hale Opio Kauai IncLihue, HI

    Essential upgrades for essential services

    $35,000
  58. Honolulu Theatre for YouthHonolulu, HI

    General operating support for honolulu theatre for youth fy2025-26 (06/01/2025-05/31/2026)

    $35,000
  59. YMCA of HonoluluHonolulu, HI

    Capacity-building

    $35,000
  60. State of Hawaii Doe - Waialua High & Intermediate SchoolWaialua, HI

    Waialua high school robotics project

    $35,000
  61. Hana ArtsHana, HI

    Hana arts academy

    $30,000
  62. YWCA of Hawaii IslandHilo, HI

    YWCA developmental preschool tuition assistance project (7/1/2025-6/30/2026)

    $30,000
  63. Trinity Christian SchoolKailua, HI

    Trinity christian school tuition aid program (6/1/2025-5/31/2026)

    $30,000
  64. Susannah Wesley Community CenterHonolulu, HI

    The SWCC - neighborhood junction (free store, resource connections & wellness activities)

    $30,000
  65. Helping Hands HawaiiHonolulu, HI

    Bilingual access line

    $30,000
  66. The Legal ClinicHonolulu, HI

    Expanding legal services for hawaii's most vulnerable immigrants & migrants

    $30,000
  67. Hospice of HiloHilo, HI

    Capital improvements / renovation to hawaii care choices' main offices (interior & exterior)*ext thru 8/2026

    $30,000
  68. Hawaii Performing Arts Co DBA Manoa Valley TheatreHonolulu, HI

    "manoa valley theatre mainstage season" (12/01/2024-8/31/2025)

    $25,000
  69. Hawaii Meals on Wheels IncHonolulu, HI

    Food is medicine for homebound kpuna

    $25,000
  70. Hawaii Opera TheatreHonolulu, HI

    Hawaii opera theatres production of carmen

    $25,000
  71. Le Jardin AcademyKailua, HI

    Let's build on this: advancing the future of le jardin academy

    $25,000
  72. Punahou SchoolHonolulu, HI

    Mary kawena pukui learning commons

    $25,000
  73. Hanalani SchoolsMililani, HI

    Hanalani schools tuition aid program (sy 08/01/2025-07/31/2026)

    $25,000
  74. Armed Services YMCA of the USA - Honolulu ChapterJoint Base Pearl Harbo, HI

    Enhancing military family resilience (01/01/2025 12/31/2025)

    $25,000
  75. Adult Friends for YouthHonolulu, HI

    Mobile education center (6/01/2025-5/31/2026)

    $25,000
  76. Honolulu Biennial Foundation DBA Hawaii ContemporaryHonolulu, HI

    2025 hawaii triennial (HT25) education and program support

    $25,000
  77. Hawaii Agricultural FoundationHonolulu, HI

    Expanding hafs k-12 ag education programs to build an ag workforce through place-based learning

    $25,000
  78. Reading Is Fundamental Honolulu IncHonolulu, HI

    Reading motivation program (07/01/25 - 06/30/26)

    $25,000
  79. Honolulu Civil BeatHonolulu, HI

    Local journalism for hawaii (07/01/2025 - 06/30/2026)

    $25,000
  80. Hui NoeauMakawao, HI

    Enhancing lives through visual arts education

    $25,000
  81. The Food Basket IncHilo, HI

    Emergency food program

    $25,000
  82. Hawaii Theatre CenterHonolulu, HI

    Hawaii theatre exterior restoration

    $25,000
  83. Le Jardin AcademyKailua, HI

    Le jardin academy tuition assistance program (07/01/2025-06/30/2026

    $24,000
  84. Pearl Harbor Aviation MuseumHonolulu, HI

    Ford island control tower restoration project

    $21,540
  85. Kids Hurt Too HawaiiHonolulu, HI

    Oahu mobile grief and trauma support services unit

    $20,000
  86. Hawaiian Islands Land Trust aka Hawaii Land TrustHonolulu, HI

    Hawaii land trust preserve stewardship & education program

    $20,000
  87. Maui Preparatory AcademyLahaina, HI

    Hawaiian studies program

    $20,000
  88. Downtown Art CenterHonolulu, HI

    Comprehensive community arts education program

    $20,000
  89. Hawaii Symphony OrchestraHonolulu, HI

    Symphony of the hawaii seas

    $20,000
  90. Hawaii International Film FestivalHonolulu, HI

    2025 hiff education programs

    $20,000
  91. Common GraceHonolulu, HI

    Expanding access to mentoring for at-risk youth

    $20,000
  92. Japan-America Society of HawaiiHonolulu, HI

    Japan day (03/01/2025-12/31/2025)

    $17,000
  93. Hamakua Youth FoundationHonokaa, HI

    Hmkua youth center (ongoing program support and expansion)

    $15,000
  94. Permanently Affordable Living HawaiiKapaa, HI

    Kauhale o namahana

    $15,000
  95. Chamber Music HawaiiHonolulu, HI

    Chamber music hawaii statewide education and community engagement program

    $15,000
  96. Friends of the FutureHonolulu, HI

    Tutu's house

    $15,000
  97. Aloha School Early Learning CenterHanalei, HI

    Aloha school tution aid program (08/01/2025-07/31/2026)

    $15,000
  98. Reef Guardians HawaiiPrinceville, HI

    Reef guardians youth education program

    $15,000
  99. Angel Flight WestSanta Monica, CA

    Wings across hawai'i

    $15,000
  100. Honolulu PrintmakersHonolulu, HI

    A permanent home for honolulu printmakers

    $15,000
  101. NA Hoaloha - Maui Interfaith Volunteer CaregiversWailuku, HI

    NA hoaloha-general operating support

    $12,000
  102. Waimea Country SchoolKamuela, HI

    Waimea country school tuition aid program (07/01/2025-06/30/2026)

    $11,300
  103. Japanese Cultural Center of HawaiiHonolulu, HI

    Tanoshii hawaii keiki summer camp

    $10,000
  104. Boys to Men Mentoring Network of HawaiiKamuela, HI

    Boys to men expanding and guiding male teens to thrive through social and emotional group mentoring

    $10,000
  105. East Hawaii Cultural CouncilHilo, HI

    Gallery exhibition support with rural school outreach

    $10,000
  106. Kristi Yamaguchi's Always Dream FoundationDanville, CA

    Always reading program 2025-26

    $10,000
  107. Ibounce UpLaie, HI

    Bounce resilience training approach program

    $5,000

Approved for future payment

6 grants

Approved in 2024 and not yet paid.

  1. Waipahu High SchoolWaipahu, HI

    Multi-year program support

    $340,000
  2. Goodwill Industries of HawaiiHonolulu, HI

    Hawaii island mission services community campus

    $250,000
  3. Chaminade University of HonoluluHonolulu, HI

    Living and learning community

    $200,000
  4. Kokua Hawaii FoundationHaleiwa, HI

    Kokua community center

    $200,000
  5. Namahana Education FoundationKilauea, HI

    Namahana middle school classrooms

    $150,000
  6. Dynamic Community SolutionsHonolulu, HI

    Puuhonua o waianae farming village

    $100,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Education15 grants $851,30025% of the total
  2. Health9 grants $840,00025% of the total
  3. Human services11 grants $597,00018% of the total
  4. Arts and culture14 grants $476,54014% of the total
  5. Medical research1 grant $175,0005% of the total
  6. Environment3 grants $155,0005% of the total
  7. 7 other causes12 grants $302,0009% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Hawaii103 grants $5,555,840
  2. Massachusetts1 grant $100,000
  3. Colorado1 grant $50,000
  4. California2 grants $25,000

Officers, directors and trustees

1 person as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Bank of HawaiiTRUSTEE Hours 10Pay $212,226

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