The McInerny Foundation, one of Hawai‘i's largest charitable foundations, was established with wealth from the McInerny family's clothing business. It is dedicated to making significant contributions primarily in education and social services within Hawaii. Additional focus areas include arts and culture, health, environment, and other projects that enhance the community's well-being.
The McInerny Foundation's grant program targets improving the lives of individuals and families in Hawaii through various fields of interest, including arts and culture, community, education, environment, health, and human services. The program offers support for specific projects and programs aimed at these goals. General Operating Support is provided, typically to organizations with which the Foundation has an established relationship. The grant review process considers factors such as the community's need for the proposed program, the reasonableness of the project's budget, and the applicant's ability to secure and sustain funding for the project.