Ben and Miriam Lau Foundation
Invitation OnlyMililani, Hawaii · EIN 01-0629526 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$194K
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$5.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $14,000.
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
0% of grants went outside Hawaii.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volunteer Ally | Honolulu, HI | General | $40,000 |
| Hawaii Pacific Health | Honolulu, HI | Ssrp program | $35,000 |
| The Queen's Medical Center | Honolulu, HI | Capital campaign - hospital renovation | $30,000 |
| Aloha United Way | Honolulu, HI | General | $20,000 |
| Hawaii Foodbank | Honolulu, HI | General | $14,000 |
| Kapiolani Health Foundation | Honolulu, HI | General | $10,000 |
| Kunia Country Farms Educational Outreach | Kunia, HI | General | $10,000 |
| The Pantry by Feeding Hawaii Together | Honolulu, HI | General | $7,000 |
| American Red Cross | Honolulu, HI | General | $5,000 |
| Hawaii Rush Soccer Club | Pearl City, HI | General | $5,000 |
| Mililani High School Athletic Foundation | Mililani, HI | General | $5,000 |
| Punahou School | Honolulu, HI | General | $5,000 |
| Hawaii Home Project | Honolulu, HI | General | $2,500 |
| Hawaiian Island Twisters | Honolulu, HI | General | $2,500 |
| Mililani Mauka School PTO Inc | Mililani, HI | General | $2,500 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Honolulu, HI | General | $500 |
| Hawaiian Humane Society | Honolulu, HI | General | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $194,250 | 17 |
| 2023 | $171,000 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503219349104805
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 01-0629526
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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