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McInerny Foundation
The Distribution Committee usually meets three to four times per fiscal year to consider one request a year from qualified tax-exempt 501 (c) (3) charitable organizations within the State of Hawaii. Although the Trust is broad-purposed, it does not make grants to churches or individuals, nor for endowments, reserve purposes, deficit financing, or for the purchase of real estate.
Area Served: Hawaii - Statewide
Proposal Due: Applicable to only Tuition and Major Capital requests
Foundation Documents
Foundation Documents
Program Information
Policy
Support is provided for programs and projects that better the lives of individuals and families in the State of Hawaii.
Deadline Dates
None – Proposals are reviewed 3-4 times per fiscal year.
Fields of Interest
- Arts & Culture
- Community
- Education
- Environment
- Health
- Human Services
Specific Eligibility Criteria
- Requires 100% Board of Director financial participation
- Commitment of school principal (if applicable)
- Accepts fiscal sponsors
Foundation Documents for Program Grants
Grant Application Information (PDF)
Enter Code: MFPS
General Operating Information
Policy
Support is usually provided to organizations having an established relationship with the Foundation.
Deadline Dates
None – Proposals are reviewed 3-4 times per fiscal year.
Fields of Interest
- Arts & Culture
- Community
- Education
- Environment
- Health
- Human Services
Specific Eligibility Criteria
- Requires 100% Board of Director financial participation
- Plan for continued sustainability
Foundation Documents for General Operating Grants
Grant Application Information (PDF)
Enter Code: MFGOS
General Capital Information
Policy
Grants are provided for small capital projects, equipment, or renovations with total costs of less than $500,000.
Deadline Dates
None – Proposals are reviewed 3-4 times per fiscal year.
Fields of Interest
- Arts & Culture
- Community
- Education
- Environment
- Health
- Human Services
Specific Eligibility Criteria
- Requires 100% Board of Director financial participation
- Explicit criteria for religious affiliated organizations
- Validation of expenses
Foundation Documents for General Capital Grants
Grant Application Information (PDF)
Enter Code: MFGCS
Major Capital Information
Policy
Grants are provided for large capital campaigns, projects or equipment with costs of $500,000 or more.
Deadline Date
Applications must be submitted by July 1st
Fields of Interest
- Arts & Culture
- Community
- Education
- Environment
- Health
- Human Services
Specific Eligibility Criteria
- Requires 100% Board of Director financial participation
- Funds available for project must be at least 25% of goal prior to grant submission
- Explicit criteria available for religious affiliated organizations
- Expenses must be validated
Note: Although permits are no longer required, McInerny Foundation may request specific permits if circumstances are warranted.
Foundation Documents for Major Capital Grants
Grant Application Information (PDF)
Enter Code: MFMCS
Tuition Aid Program Information
Policy
Grants for Tuition Aid Programs are available to learning institutions serving children from preschool through 12th grade in the state of Hawaii; however excludes church schools and organizations which proselytize, encourage theology, sectarianism, spiritualism, religion or any system of religious worship.
Generally the Trust prefers to be one of several contributors to a school’s tuition aid program, expecting the school to acquire needed funds from several sources to assure continuation of the program.
Normally the Trust accepts only one request a year from an organization; however an additional request may be considered from a school.
Deadline Date
Applications must be submitted by November 15th
Fields of Interest
- Education
Specific Eligibility Criteria
- Requires 100% Board of Director financial participation
- WASC accreditation required for schools with any or all grades Pre-K – 12
- NAEYC or NECPA accreditation required for preschools – 3rd grade programs
- Learning Institution
Foundation Documents for Tuition Aid Program Grants
Grant Application Information (PDF)
Enter Code: MFTAPS
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