C Q Yee Hop Foundation
Historical FunderHonolulu, Hawaii · EIN 87-4106770 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $3,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | C Q Yee Hop Foundation |
|---|---|
| Address | P O Box 1759, Honolulu HI 96806 |
| Phone | 8088438550 |
| Form and materials | Google Forms application accessible via the foundation website at https : cqyeehopfoundation. org |
| Deadlines | September 26 2025 |
| Restrictions | We support projects and programs in Hawaii with a focus on: Chinese arts culture history and language; Education; Democratic values including civic engagement media literacy and diversity; and Conservation and biodiversity. The Foundation may make grants in other areas of interest at the discretion of the Board of Directors. Applicants must be classified under section 501c3 of the Internal Revenue Code or must apply through a fiscal sponsor with 501c3 status. Grants will not be made to individuals. Most grants will be in the 1,000 to 2,000 range. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iolani School | Honolulu, HI | To support the C. Q. Yee Hop & Family scholarship endowment | $10,000 |
| Honolulu Civil Beat | Honolulu, HI | To support organizations mission | $5,000 |
| United Chinese Society | Honolulu, HI | To support organizations mission | $5,000 |
| Kona Historical Society | Captain Cook, HI | To support organizations mission | $3,500 |
| Chinatown Improvement District | Honolulu, HI | To support organizations mission | $3,200 |
| Palolo Chinese Home | Honolulu, HI | To support organizations mission | $3,000 |
| Chinese Chamber of Commerce Foundtn | Honolulu, HI | To support organizations mission | $2,500 |
| Mun Lun School | Honolulu, HI | To support organizations mission | $2,500 |
| Hawaii Food Bank | Honolulu, HI | To support organizations mission | $2,500 |
| Palehua Conservation Initiative | Kapolei, HI | To support organizations mission | $2,000 |
| A Better Chinatown Association | Honolulu, HI | To support organizations mission | $1,500 |
| Chinatown 808 Events | Honolulu, HI | To support organizations mission | $1,500 |
| Bamboo Ridge Press | Honolulu, HI | To support organizations mission | $1,000 |
| Hamakua Youth Center | Honokaa, HI | To support organizations mission | $1,000 |
| Hawaii Chinese History Center | Honolulu, HI | To support organizations mission | $200 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weed and Seed Hawaii Inc | Ewa Beach, HI | To support organizations mission | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $44,400 | 16 |
| 2024 | $48,750 | 12 |
| 2023 | $50,000 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641349349100009
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 87-4106770
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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