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Preselected only
The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets and giving by year
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Tax year 2024
$6,835,821
- Grants listed
- 29
- Assets, end of year
- $155,907,711
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Tax year 2023
$6,843,760
- Grants listed
- 31
- Assets, end of year
- $150,552,877
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Tax year 2022
$5,294,994
- Grants listed
- 20
- Assets, end of year
- $142,218,878
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Tax year 2021
$5,390,230
- Grants listed
- 29
- Assets, end of year
- $164,592,924
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Tax year 2020
$5,311,640
- Grants listed
- 29
- Assets, end of year
- $152,550,499
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Tax year 2019
$5,588,859
- Grants listed
- 29
- Assets, end of year
- $142,733,886
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Tax year 2018
$7,789,656
- Grants listed
- 31
- Assets, end of year
- $130,657,558
Grants paid in 2024
As listed on the return.
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University of Hawaii FoundationHonolulu, HI
Environment hawaii: elp and invasive species prevention
$1,440,357 -
Pacific American FoundationKailua, HI
Aina-based program for children - HFK ekolu (year 1 & 2 grant)
$449,873 -
Save the ChildrenFairfield, CT
International humanitarian relief - program and general operations
$414,249 -
Hale Kipa IncEwa Beach, HI
First generation: general operations
$402,400 -
KupuHonolulu, HI
Environment hawaii: CLDP program & NRSP
$380,000 -
Doctors Without BordersNew York, NY
International humanitarian relief
$350,000 -
Hawaiian Community Assets IncHonolulu, HI
Affordable housing for families, ua hale a'ela program
$300,000 -
Hui Malama I Ke Ala UliliPaauilo, HI
Aina-based program for children - HFK ekolu
$261,785 -
KauluakalanaKailua, HI
Aina-based program for children - HFK ekolu
$250,000 -
Hawaii Land TrustHonolulu, HI
Aina-based program for children - HFK ekolu
$225,000 -
Hhoc MortgageHonolulu, HI
Affordable housing for families: mortgage booster program
$220,000 -
Hawaii Conservation Alliance FoundationHonolulu, HI
Environment hawaii: emerging professionals program
$215,000 -
LaiopuaKailua Kona, HI
Aina-based program for children - HFK ekolu
$200,000 -
Global Greengrants FundBoulder, CO
International environment program
$185,000 -
Aloha Harvest IncHonolulu, HI
First generation: general operations
$175,000 -
Hui HooleimaluoHilo, HI
Aina-based program for children - HFK ekolu
$175,000 -
Hui O Waa KauluaKahului, HI
Aina-based program for children - HFK ekolu
$175,000 -
Malama HuleiaLihue, HI
Aina-based program for children - HFK ekolu
$174,970 -
HanoHonolulu, HI
Field building: general operations and hano fellows program
$174,115 -
Hawaii Nature Center IncHonolulu, HI
First generation: school visits and general operations
$150,000 -
Ka Ipu Makani Cultural Heritage CenterKaunakakai, HI
Aina-based program for children - HFK ekolu
$125,000 -
The Nature ConservancyHonolulu, HI
Environment hawaii: marine fellowship program
$125,000 -
Three Mountain Alliance FoundationVolcano, HI
Environment hawaii: kahuapono student enrichment program
$85,000 -
Maui Huliau FoundationHaiku, HI
Environment hawaii: various student and teacher PD programs
$75,000 -
State of Hawaii Doe (hoakea)Honolulu, HI
Aina-based program for children - HFK ekolu
$50,000 -
Ala Kukui Hana RetreatHana, HI
Field building: leadership development
$25,000 -
Hawaii LOCAL2030 HubHonolulu, HI
Environment hawaii: hawaii green growth
$25,000 -
Hawaii Community FoundationHonolulu, HI
Environmental funders group
$8,166 -
University of Hawaii (ors)Honolulu, HI
Field BLDG: return of unused funds
-$94
Where the money goes
By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.
- Education2 grants $1,515,35726% of the total
- International aid3 grants $1,214,12221% of the total
- Community development4 grants $711,75512% of the total
- Environment4 grants $645,00011% of the total
- Housing and shelter2 grants $520,0009% of the total
- Human services1 grant $402,4007% of the total
- 4 other causes5 grants $913,16615% of the total
By State
Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.
- Hawaii26 grants $5,886,572
- Connecticut1 grant $414,249
- New York1 grant $350,000
- Colorado1 grant $185,000
Officers, directors and trustees
As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.
- James T KoshibaPRESIDENT/DIRECTOR Hours 5.5Pay $107,000
- Kylee MarDIRECTOR Hours 5.5Pay $107,000
- Barbara KalipiDIRECTOR Hours 5.5Pay $107,000
- Anim SteelDIRECTOR Hours 5.5Pay $107,000
- Anela ShimizuASSISTANT SECRETARY Hours 40Pay $147,999
- Keahi Makaimoku FredricksonSECRETARY/DIRECTOR Hours 40Pay $243,810
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