Ama Olukai Foundation
Historical FunderHonolulu, Hawaii · EIN 37-1771001 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $15,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | KERRY KONRADY |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 N HOTEL ST, HONOLULU HI 96817 |
| Phone | 8007977262 |
| INFO@AMAOLUKAIFOUNDATION.ORG | |
| Form and materials | N/A |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | THE AMA OLUKAI FOUNDATION OFFERS GRANTS TO NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS LOCATED IN HAWAI'I. APPLICANTS FOR GRANTS MUST BE NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AS CLASSIFIED UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Hawaii.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lele Aloha | Kahului, HI | To support the maui relief fund | $1,016,462 |
| Huli Hawaii LLC | Honolulu, HI | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Kokua Hawai'i Foundation | Haleiwa, HI | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Moore Aloha | Honolulu, HI | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Na Kama Kai | Waianae, HI | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Polynesian Voyaging Society Pvs | Honolulu, HI | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Hawaiian Lifeguard Association Hla | Kapaa, HI | General operating support | $12,000 |
| Ho'ola Music & Cutural Arts | Honolulu, HI | General operating support | $12,000 |
| I Nui Ke Aho | Waialua, HI | General operating support | $12,000 |
| Imiloa Astronomy Center (University of Hawaii Foundation) | Honolulu, HI | General operating support | $12,000 |
| Kauai Community Radio Kkcr | Hanalei, HI | General operating support | $12,000 |
| Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Odkf Waterman's Hof | Honolulu, HI | General operating support | $12,000 |
| Honoka'a Heritage Center | Honokaa, HI | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Ka Ma'o | Kapolei, HI | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Kauluakalana | Kailua, HI | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Lahainaluna Agriculture Learning Center | Lahaina, HI | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Kane'ohe Cultural Foundation | Kaneohe, HI | General operating support | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,208,462 | 17 |
| 2024 | $280,300 | 22 |
| 2023 | $356,827 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 31, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612129349100416
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 37-1771001
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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