
The Maui Nui Community Fund was established to support organizations in Maui County. Originally named the Valley Isle Vision Fund by its creator Marti deBenedetti, in 2014 Marti renamed it to clearly define this fund as supporting Maui County. Many thanks to Marti and the other generous donors who have given to this fund (see list below.)
The Maui Nui Community Fund is now a part of the new FLEX Grants program at the Hawaii Community Foundation. Using a common, on-line application, FLEX Grants were created to provide Hawaii’s nonprofits with a source of flexible unrestricted support so that they can continue to provide needed programs in the community. This support allows an organization to prioritize its own needs, and to respond to unforeseen opportunities or community needs. Funds may be used for a variety of purposes such as administrative costs, program costs, or salaries. FLEX Grants are intended to support organizations that can demonstrate the health of their organizational infrastructure, the effectiveness of their programs, and the role and importance of their organization in its community. HCF recognizes that health and effectiveness will look differently depending on the size and maturity of the organization. This program is not intended to fund start-up projects or organizations. Organizations will only be considered for grants from this fund when the purpose, such as geographic or areas of interest, are a match.
HCF thanks the generous donors who have contributed to this fund: Anonymous (1) Eugene and Beryl Bal Kathleen M. Buenger, in memory of Euphence Vockrodt Stephen M. Case Marti deBenedetti, Fund Creator Richard Ford Ginger V. Gannon, in memory of Mary Rocha, mother of Leona Wilson Mitch D. Jenkins Buck Joiner Craig Kawamura, in memory of John Linden Marsha Linden, in memory of John Linden, her late husband Laurie S. Lowson B. Martin Luna, in memory of John C. Baldwin Luanna McKenney Charles G. Meyer Charlotte Nakamura Charlotte Nakamura, in memory of Janet Kitagawa Moore Lois E. Reiswig F.P. Rivera In memory of Fred Rivera Jefferson and Patricia Stillwell Kay & Lorraine S. Tamaribuchi Grace Hamasaki in memory of Kay Tamaribuchi
- In memory of Hisashi Inouye, father of Pat Endsley
- In memory of Mary Rocha, mother of Leona Wilson
- In memory of John J. DeBenedetti & The Luna's mothers
- In memory of Jean Gannon
- In memory of Janet Kitagawa Moore
Brenda Tobias Made in honor of Richard & Evelyn Platek Benjamin C. Willis
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