The Ol Moore Foundation
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various charitable causes, with a strong emphasis on education, community service, and disaster relief. Its mission reflects a commitment to enhancing educational opportunities, particularly through scholarships and support for local schools, such as Lahainaluna High School. The foundation also addresses community needs by providing general support to local organizations, food banks, and cultural heritage initiatives. Additionally, it engages in disaster response efforts, notably in the wake of the Maui wildfires. Overall, the foundation prioritizes the well-being of youth and the broader community it serves.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Local or regional nonprofits with demonstrated connections to the foundation or strong ties to its priorities (education, scholarships, community services, cultural preservation, disaster relief), especially organizations based in Hawaii.
Good Fit
- • A track record of serving communities in Hawaii or clear program links to Maui/Lahaina interests.
- • Organizational focus on education, scholarships, community services, cultural heritage, or disaster response.
- • Existing relationship, warm introduction, or prior informal contact with board members or cited recipients.
- • Ability to accept modest general operating or program support (typical grants are small to mid-sized).
Geography
Grants were paid to organizations in seven states in the latest year, though roughly 60% of dollars were concentrated in Hawaii, indicating a multistate footprint with a strong in-state emphasis.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 36 distinct recipients spanning schools, colleges, community groups and disaster-relief organizations, with 19 new grantees and 17 repeat grantees across two years, indicating a broad and varied recipient set for the foundation's size.
New Applicants
The fund explicitly states it only supports preselected organizations and no public application or submission route was found; while the foundation does add new grantees, unfamiliar applicants are unlikely to access funding without a direct relationship or invitation.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
