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.
Grants for Tuition Aid Programs support learning institutions serving children from preschool through 12th grade in Hawaii. These grants exclude church schools or organizations that promote theology, sectarianism, spiritualism, religion, or any system of religious worship. The emphasis is on diversifying funding sources for tuition aid programs, with a preference for institutions that combine their funding from multiple contributors to ensure the program's sustainability.