Charles and Mitch Ota Foundation
Historical FunderHonolulu, Hawaii · EIN 46-3255584 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $50,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | INGER TULLY |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 3170, HONOLULU HI 96802 |
| Phone | 8082426184 |
| ITULLY@HCF-HAWAII.ORG | |
| Form and materials | BY INVITATION ONLY. |
| Deadlines | MAY 1, SEPT 1, DEC 1, OR FEB 1. |
| Restrictions | TO SUPPORT AVID PROGRAMS AT MAUI INTERMEDIATE HIGH SCHOOLS. |
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
38% of grants went outside Hawaii.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Hawaii Foundation | Honolulu, HI | Maui college support | $100,000 |
| Grow Some Good | Wailuku, HI | Unrestricted gift | $65,000 |
| University of Nevada - Las Vegas | Las Vegas, NV | Scholarship | $60,000 |
| University of Hawaii - Manoa - | Honolulu, HI | Scholarships | $60,000 |
| Oregon State University | Corvallis, OR | Scholarship | $60,000 |
| Friends of Molokai High and Middle Schools Foundation | Kaunakakai, HI | Unrestricted gift | $55,000 |
| Hana No Eau Foundation | Haiku, HI | Unrestricted gift | $50,000 |
| Childrens Justice Center of Maui | Wailuku, HI | Unrestricted gift | $50,000 |
| Kekaulike High School Foundation | Pukalani, HI | Avid program grant | $45,000 |
| Grand Canyon University | Phoenix, AZ | Scholarship | $40,000 |
| Washington State University | Pullman, WA | Scholarships | $40,000 |
| University of Hawaii - Hilo | Hilo, HI | Scholarships | $30,000 |
| Hawaii Youth Symphony Association | Honolulu, HI | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Hawaii Community Foundation | Honolulu, HI | Unrestricted gift | $30,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Maui | Kahului, HI | Unrestricted gift | $30,000 |
| Hui Noeau | Makawao, HI | Unrestricted gift | $30,000 |
| Hp Baldwin High School Foundation | Kahului, HI | Avid programs | $25,000 |
| Maui High School Foundation | Kahului, HI | Avid programs | $25,000 |
| Lanai Academy of Performing Arts | Lanai City, HI | Unrestricted gift | $25,000 |
| Hawaii Community College | Hilo, HI | Scholarship | $20,000 |
| University of Portland | Portland, OR | Scholarships | $20,000 |
| Seattle University | Seattle, WA | Scholarship | $20,000 |
| Loyola Marymount University | Los Angeles, CA | Scholarships | $20,000 |
| California State University- Fullerton | Fullerton, CA | Scholarship | $20,000 |
| Loyola University Chicago | Chicago, IL | Scholarship | $20,000 |
| Arizona State University Foundation | Tempe, AZ | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Chaminade University of Honolulu | Honolulu, HI | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| College of Dupage | Glen Ellyn, IL | Scholarship | $19,628 |
| Maui Huliau Foundation | Haiku, HI | Environmental filmmaking | $15,000 |
| Montana State University Foundation | Bozeman, MT | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Hawaii Restaurant Association | Honolulu, HI | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,059,628 | 31 |
| 2024 | $1,075,000 | 39 |
| 2023 | $1,479,400 | 29 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202642249349100109
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-3255584
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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