Through the Coldwell Banker Island Properties Foundation, we aim to empower individuals and communities across Hawaii by supporting community development, housing attainability, and environmental preservation. Our “Real Estate for Change” grants initiative is a testament to this mission, offering vital support to non-profits dedicated to these causes.

These grants are designed to provide financial assistance to non-profits across Hawaii fostering positive change and development within our island communities. Here’s how the program works:

• Grant Pool: Each island has a grant pool of up to $2,500.
• Selection: Up to three organizations per island may be selected to receive grants.
• Eligibility: Nominated organizations must be 501(c)(3) entities.
• Nominations: All agents and staff at Coldwell Banker Island Properties (CBIP) are eligible to nominate non-profits.

Evaluation Criteria

Applications are evaluated based on the following criteria:

• Alignment with our pillars: Community development, housing attainability, and environmental protection.
• Organizational need: The financial need and the potential impact of the grant on the organization.
• Community impact: The tangible benefits the organization brings to the community.

Celebrating Our 2024 Recipients

This year, the recipients of our “Real Estate for Change” grants are making incredible differences in the lives of our island communities. They align directly with the Foundation’s pillars and represent a wide range of programs including youth sports, housing development, mentorship, land stewardship, grief counseling, and cancer assistance programs. Please join us in congratulating the following recipients:

Kauai

• Healing Horses: $1,000
• Life Bridges: $1,000
• Kauai Habitat for Humanity: $500

Oahu

• Best Buddies:  $2,500

Maui

• Manaolana Pink Paddlers: $1,250
• Maui Huliau Foundation: $1,250

Big Island

• Waikoloa Loan Closet: $1,000
• Kokua Harvest: $500
• West Side Hawaii Little League: $500
• Uluhao o Hualalai: $500

To learn more about our recipients, please click their names to visit their respective websites. 

Our Heartfelt Mahalo

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the non-profits that tirelessly work to improve our island communities and to everyone who participated in this initiative. Your dedication and commitment are the cornerstones of positive change. Together, we can continue to make Hawaii a better place for all, one grant at a time. Thank you for being part of our journey and for your unwavering support.