Louise & Yt Lum Foundation
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting a variety of causes, with a strong emphasis on education, community engagement, and cultural initiatives. Its mission reflects a commitment to enhancing educational opportunities, promoting outreach to underserved communities, and supporting health and wellness programs. The foundation provides grants to diverse recipients, including educational institutions, community centers, and arts organizations, indicating a broad focus on improving quality of life and access to resources. It primarily serves organizations in Hawaii, with additional support extending to a few other states.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small to mid‑sized charitable organizations, especially Hawaii‑based nonprofits in education, community services, arts/culture, or health seeking modest project or general‑use grants and able to submit a concise letter proposal.
Good Fit
- • Organization is based in Hawaii or runs demonstrable programs serving Hawaii.
- • Typical request size is modest (thousands to low tens of thousands of dollars).
- • Program fits education, community services, arts/culture, or local health initiatives.
- • Applicant can supply a short mailed letter proposal and local references.
- • There is an existing relationship or prior contact with the foundation trustees or staff.
Geography
Grants appear multi‑state (recipients in seven states) but are concentrated in Hawaii, which received about 67% of the dollar amount in the latest year; footprint is state‑level rather than national.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows funding to 21 distinct recipients across education, health, arts and community services, indicating a fairly broad recipient set for a small private foundation despite some dollar concentration among top grantees.
New Applicants
A letter‑submission route is explicitly provided and two new grantees appeared in the latest year, but the portfolio is dominated by returning recipients (19 of 21), so new entrants are possible but appear uncommon.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
