THE LAURENCE H DORCY HAWAIIAN FOUNDATION
$29.4M
Total Assets (2025)
$870K
Avg Yearly Giving (2021–2025)
$4.3M
Giving on File
(5 yrs)
(5 yrs)
106
Grants on File
$32K
Avg Grant Size
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
Tamra Davis Cownie
Phone
6514405068
Deadlines
SEE ATTACHED
How to Apply
SEE ATTACHED
Restrictions
SEE ATTACHED STATEMENT 15A
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | N/A | $23.0M | $735K | N/A |
| 2021 | $1.0M | $28.9M | $472K | 1 |
| 2023 | $1.2M | $25.6M | $1.4M | 32 |
| 2024 | $970K | $28.4M | $746K | 36 |
| 2025 | $1.2M | $29.4M | $1.5M | 37 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 106 grants on record
Minimum
$700
25th Pctl
$15K
Median
$23K
Average
$41K
75th Pctl
$25K
Maximum
$1.0M
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| JEFFREY T PETERSON | TREASURER | — |
| KELVIN TAKETA | DIRECTOR | — |
| WILLIAM F FERGUSON JR | PRESIDENT | — |
| ISAAC D HALL ESQ | DIRECTOR | — |
| DAVID G BARRETT | SECRETARY/DIRECTOR | — |
| KILA DE MELLO | DIRECTOR | — |
| WILLIAM FERGUSON | DIRECTOR | — |
Grants Awarded (106 total)
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Hawaii Foundation | Honolulu, HI | $1,034,263 | NATIVE HAWAIIAN | 2021 |
| UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII FOUNDATION | HONOLULU, HI | $563,584 | GENERAL OPERATING | 2023 |
| HAWAII FOOD BANK | HONOLULU, HI | $325,000 | NEW FOOD BANK | 2025 |
| HAWAII COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | Kahului, HI | $250,000 | MAUI STRONG FUND | 2024 |
| KUPU | HONOLULU, HI | $100,000 | HOOKUPU CENTER | 2025 |
| HAWAII LAND TRUST | HONOLULU, HI | $50,000 | HISTORIC RAILWAY STATION | 2024 |
| ASSISTANCE DOGS OF HAWAII | MAKAWAO, HI | $50,000 | SADIE'S PLACE RENOVATIONS | 2024 |
| ASSISTANCE DOGS OF HAWAII | MAKAWAO, HI | $50,000 | TRAINING CENTER EXPANSION | 2023 |
| KEALAKAI CENTER FOR PACIFIC STRINGS | KAILUA, HI | $50,000 | GENERAL OPERATING | 2025 |
| COUNCIL FOR NATIVE HAWAIIAN | KAPOLEI, HI | $50,000 | GENERAL OPERATING | 2025 |
| AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY | HONOLULU, HI | $43,923 | HOPE LODGE | 2025 |
| PACIFIC FLEET SUBMARINE MEMORIAL | HONOLULU, HI | $30,000 | GENERAL OPERATING | 2023 |
| WOMEN HELPING WOMEN | Wailuku, HI | $25,000 | GENERAL OPERATING | 2023 |
| AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY | HONOLULU, HI | $25,000 | HOPE LODGE | 2023 |
| HAWAII FOOD BANK | HONOLULU, HI | $25,000 | GENERAL OPERATING | 2024 |
| FRIENDS OF AMY B H GREENWELL | CAPTAIN COOK, HI | $25,000 | NURSERY EXPANSION & | 2023 |
| WOMEN HELPING WOMEN | Wailuku, HI | $25,000 | GENERAL OPERATING | 2024 |
| KEALAKAI CENTER FOR PACIFIC STRINGS | KAILUA, HI | $25,000 | GENERAL OPERATING | 2024 |
| US VETS HAWAII | KAPOLEI, HI | $25,000 | GENERAL OPERATING | 2024 |
| AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY | HONOLULU, HI | $25,000 | GENERAL OPERATING | 2024 |
| MOLOKAI AFFORDABLE HOUSING ALLIANCE | HOOLEHUA, HI | $25,000 | GENERAL OPERATING | 2024 |
| IKAIKA OHANA | KIHEI, HI | $25,000 | GENERAL OPERATING | 2023 |
| PACIFIC CANCER FOUNDATION | WAILUKU, HI | $25,000 | GENERAL OPERATING | 2023 |
| NATIONAL TROPICAL BOTANICALGARDEN | KALAHEO, HI | $25,000 | GENERAL OPERATING | 2023 |
| US VETS | KAPOLEI, HI | $25,000 | GENERAL OPERATING | 2023 |