Abigail K K Kawananakoa Foundation
Invitation OnlyHonolulu, Hawaii · EIN 47-0864911 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.7M
Organizations funded25
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$5.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $11,200 and $60,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
4% of grants went outside Hawaii.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lunalilo Home | Honolulu, HI | Unrestricted | $467,852 |
| Honolulu Civil Beat Inc | Honolulu, HI | Unrestricted | $200,000 |
| St Andrew's Schools | Honolulu, HI | For Financial Aid NH Students | $150,000 |
| Aloha Medical Mission | Honolulu, HI | For dental clinic | $131,969 |
| Hawaii Executive Collaborative | Honolulu, HI | For ceded lands | $100,000 |
| Molokai General Hospital | Kaunakakai, HI | For Ultrasound Machine | $83,188 |
| Public Schools of Hawaii Foundation | Honolulu, HI | For Good Idea Teacher Grants | $60,000 |
| The Hawaiian Legacy Foundation | Honolulu, HI | For Eddie Kamae Song Book | $56,300 |
| Awaiaulu Inc | Honolulu, HI | For bilingual acess to Hawaii's history | $50,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii | Honolulu, HI | For Waianae outreach | $50,000 |
| Gary B Pitt DPM Inc | Wahiawa, HI | For MKK Diabetic Foot Clinic Grant | $50,000 |
| Henry Maunakea Center for Discernment and Church Development | Honolulu, HI | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Na Kama Kai | Waianae, HI | For Keiki Swim Lessons | $50,000 |
| Hawaii State Archives | Honolulu, HI | For Archives | $28,500 |
| Friends of Iolani Palace | Honolulu, HI | For various sponsorship | $27,363 |
| Bishop Museum | Honolulu, HI | For Ulu Sponsorship | $25,000 |
| Mauna Ala - Royal Mausoleum | Honolulu, HI | For maintenance | $19,476 |
| Residential Youth Services & Empowerment | Honolulu, HI | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Mokuaina A Wakinekona Hawaiian Civic Club | Olympia, WA | For Malama I Ka Ohana Sponsorship | $11,200 |
| Blanche Pope Elementary School | Waimanalo, HI | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Kawaikini New Century Public Charter School | Lihue, HI | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Molokai High School | Hoolehua, HI | For culinary and WIN classes | $10,000 |
| Nanakuli Elementary School | Waianae, HI | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Hawaiian Civic Club of Honolulu | Honolulu, HI | For 2024 Holoku Ball Sponsorship | $3,000 |
| Koolaupoko Hawaiian Civic Club | Kaneohe, HI | For Thanksgiving Parade Sponsorship | $1,648 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,670,496 | 25 |
| 2023 | $0 | 0 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 18, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543219349108659
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-0864911
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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