First Insurance Company of Hawaii Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderHonolulu, Hawaii · EIN 99-0339536 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$541K
Organizations funded88
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$10.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | TODD TAKAYAMA |
|---|---|
| Address | 1100 WARD AVENUE, HONOLULU HI 96814 |
| Phone | 8085277777 |
| Form and materials | LETTER STATING THE TYPE OF ACTIVITY |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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
5% of grants went outside Hawaii.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Hawaii Foundation | Honolulu, HI | Shidler college of business business night awards | $47,450 |
| American Heart Association | Honolulu, HI | Support general fund | $30,000 |
| American Red Cross | Honolulu, HI | Support general fund | $25,000 |
| Malama Learning Center | Kapolei, HI | Ola na kini native hawaiian tree planting initiative | $25,000 |
| University of Hawaii Foundation | Honolulu, HI | Uhcc early phase trials center and program campaign fund | $25,000 |
| University of Hawaii Foundation | Honolulu, HI | Uhcc early phase trials center and program campaign fund | $25,000 |
| Hawaii Public Radio | Honolulu, HI | Support general fund | $20,000 |
| University of Hawaii Foundation | Honolulu, HI | Uhero | $20,000 |
| Aloha United Way | Honolulu, HI | Support general fund | $16,464 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Honolulu, HI | Support general fund | $10,000 |
| Child and Family Services | Ewa Beach, HI | Stronger families fund | $10,000 |
| Hawaii Meals on Wheels | Honolulu, HI | 6Th annual malama kupuna thanksgiving fundraiser | $10,000 |
| Honolulu Museum of Art | Honolulu, HI | Support general fund | $10,000 |
| Make a Wish Hawaii | Honolulu, HI | 12Th annual jingle rock run | $10,000 |
| YMCA of Honolulu | Honolulu, HI | 2025 annual campaigns - nuuanu and kaimuki | $10,000 |
| Bishop Museum | Honolulu, HI | Support general fund | $7,500 |
| University of Hawaii Foundation | Honolulu, HI | Scholarship for climate change | $7,500 |
| American Heart Association | Honolulu, HI | Support general fund | $5,506 |
| Girl Scouts of Hawaii | Honolulu, HI | 2025 women of distinction | $5,380 |
| After-School All-Stars | Honolulu, HI | 15Th annual all-stars gala | $5,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Honolulu, HI | Support general fund | $5,000 |
| Arthritis Foundation | Honolulu, HI | Support general fund | $5,000 |
| Boys to Men Mentoring Network of Hawaii | Honolulu, HI | Support general fund | $5,000 |
| Feeding Hawaii Together - the Pantry | Honolulu, HI | Support general fund | $5,000 |
| Hawaii Children's Cancer Foundation | Honolulu, HI | Support general fund | $5,000 |
| Hawaii Community Foundation | Honolulu, HI | Maui strong fund | $5,000 |
| Hawaii Homeownership Center | Honolulu, HI | Support general fund | $5,000 |
| Hawaii Land Trust | Honolulu, HI | Malama aina kakou benefit | $5,000 |
| Helping Hands Hawaii | Honolulu, HI | Support general fund | $5,000 |
| Honolulu Sertoma Club | Honolulu, HI | Support general fund | $5,000 |
| Honolulu Sertoma Club | Honolulu, HI | Support general fund | $5,000 |
| Institute for Human Services | Honolulu, HI | Support general fund | $5,000 |
| Ka Lima O Maui | Wailuku, HI | 100 holes of golf fundraiser | $5,000 |
| Kauai Food Bank | Lihue, HI | Support general fund | $5,000 |
| Kids' Chance of Hawaii | Honolulu, HI | Support general fund | $5,000 |
| March of Dimes | Honolulu, HI | March for babies | $5,000 |
| Navian Hawaii | Honolulu, HI | Na hoa malama "lights, camera, auction" gala | $5,000 |
| Ohana Arts | Mililani, HI | Promoting peace through the universal language of the arts | $5,000 |
| Project Vision Hawaii | Honolulu, HI | Support general fund | $5,000 |
| Public Schools of Hawaii Foundation | Honolulu, HI | 32Nd annual kulia i ka nu'u awards banquet | $5,000 |
| Rehab Foundation | Honolulu, HI | Heroes fund | $5,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities | Honolulu, HI | Hope & heroes benefit gala | $5,000 |
| Scouting America Aloha Council | Honolulu, HI | Support general fund | $5,000 |
| St Andrew's Schools | Honolulu, HI | Support general fund | $5,000 |
| St Francis Healthcare System of Hawaii | Honolulu, HI | Support general fund | $5,000 |
| Teach for America | New York, NY | Support general fund | $5,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Arlington, VA | Support general fund | $5,000 |
| The Outdoor Circle | Honolulu, HI | Support general fund | $5,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Honolulu, HI | Thanksgiving day event | $5,000 |
| Travel Visions Aloha | Honolulu, HI | Support general fund | $5,000 |
| YWCA Oahu | Honolulu, HI | Support general fund | $5,000 |
| Historic Hawaii Foundation | Honolulu, HI | 2025 kama'aina of the year | $4,000 |
| Maui Economic Development Board | Kihei, HI | Support general fund | $3,000 |
| Read to Me International Foundation | Honolulu, HI | Feed me a story benefit | $3,000 |
| American Red Cross | Honolulu, HI | California wildfires relief | $2,525 |
| Book Trust | Denver, CO | Support general fund | $2,500 |
| Boys and Girls Club Hawaii | Kamuela, HI | Support general fund | $2,500 |
| Family Programs Hawaii | Honolulu, HI | Support general fund | $2,500 |
| Imua Family Services | Kahului, HI | Support general fund | $2,500 |
| Imua Family Services | Kahului, HI | Support general fund | $2,500 |
Showing the 60 largest of 88 grants to organizations.
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aloha United Way | Honolulu, HI | Support general fund | $15,943 |
| Kyo-Ya Hottels Foundation | Honolulu, HI | Support general fund | $5,000 |
| Pacific Tsunami Museum | Hilo, HI | Support general fund | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $540,780 | 91 |
| 2024 | $443,978 | 80 |
| 2023 | $473,862 | 64 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611329349103446
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 99-0339536
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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