The mission of the Antone and Edene Vidinha Charitable Trust is to benefit the people of Kauai. The Trust is dedicated to supporting qualified tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) charitable organizations on Kauai or those serving the residents of Kauai, focusing on enhancing the community's well-being through various support fields.
The Antone and Edene Vidinha Charitable Trust grants program is aimed at improving the quality of life for residents of Kauai, Hawaii. It offers financial support in four key areas: assistance to churches (excluding on-going maintenance projects), hospitals and health organizations benefiting Kauai's residents, and educational scholarships for Kauai students attending colleges or universities in Hawaii. The grant types include Program support for initiatives improving lives on Kauai, General Capital for small projects or equipment, Major Capital for significant projects exceeding $500,000, and Tuition Aid Programs for higher education students from Kauai. The program prioritizes projects and programs that have clear benefits for the local community, demonstrating a broad guideline to uplift healthcare, education, and religious support on the island.