- Lahainaluna High School Foundation -$ 15,000 total grant to fund the annual $ 5,000 Makana Aloha Science scholarship at Lahainaluna High School and the renewal of two prior recipients. Education http://www.lahainalunahighschoolfoundation.org/
- Hawaiian Island Land Trust - The second of a two year commitment of $25,000 each year for unrestricted support to be used by the Trust for their most pressing needs. Environmental Conservation http://www.hilt.org/
- Maui Academy of Performing Arts (MAPA) -$35,000 grant to help fund the MAPA Summer performance of The Hunchback of Notre Dame, being held at the MACC. The Arts https://mauiacademy.org
- Imua Family Services - $30,000 grant to help fund the costs associated with the lease and maintenance of the West Maui Family Center in Lahaina. Healthcare http://imuafamilyservices.org/
- Ebb and Flow Arts - $12,000 grant to help in funding the Violin Synergy Festival set for July 28 and 30, 2017. The Arts http://ebbandflowarts.org/
- UH Foundation Scholarship - $5,000 grant to fund this year's recipient of the Makana Aloha Culinary Academy scholarship. Education http://maui.hawaii.edu/
- Book Trust − $20,000 Challenge grant resulting in $40,000 raised to support providing books for students in need at Maui schools. Education http://www.booktrust.org/
- Grow Some Good −$9,600 grant to help support West Side Maui school garden programs. Education http://growsomegood.org/
- Hawaii Animal Rescue Foudnation - $10,000 grant toward the cost of a fourth vehicle used for rescue, rehabilitation and trips to the vet for this no-kill animal shelter on Maui. Animal Welfare http://www.hawaiianimalrescue.org/
- Arts Education for Children -$10,000 grant to help fund the costs of the 2017 JAZZ MAUI events held between April and June 201 7 and to help the Summer programs become more sustainable. https://www.aecg.org/
- Ka Ipu Kukui - $ 10,000 grant to be used for costs associated with the funding of Scholarships for future cohort participants-$6,500, funding for Ka Ipu Kukui Annual Sustainability/Fund Raising Event – $2,000, and funding for Communication Costs-$1,500 to purchase or have developed a database system/Communication Portal. http://www.kikfellows.org/
- Maui Dance Council Fiscal Sponsor for Pomaikai' Elementary -$15,000 Grant issued for costs associated with the pilot project-“Integrating the Arts and Place-based Science" and the professional development needed and associated with this program. http://pomaikai.k12.hi.us/
- Hui No'eau Visual Arts Center - $20,000 grant for costs associated with on going rennovations and upgrade of systems and infastructure at the Hui No'eau Visual Arts Center Campus in Makawao. http://www.huinoeau.com/
- The Maui Farm -$12,500 grant for unrestricted funding to be used for the priorities of the organization. http://www.themauifarm.org/
- Whale Trust - $20,000 grant for costs associated with the Whale Tales 2018 three day whale research symposium and VIP fundraiser. https://whaletrust.org/
- Maui Plein Air-$10,000 grant to purchase additional Pro-panels for displaying art for sale for additional revenue raising for program. http://mauiartsleague.org/