Hawaii National Foundation
Invitation OnlyHonolulu, Hawaii · EIN 99-0268927 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$71K
Organizations funded11
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$1.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii Homeownership Center | Honolulu, HI | To support the mission of addressing barriers and increasing rates of home ownership. | $12,500 |
| Chinatown 808 Events | Honolulu, HI | Supporting the annual mid-autumn festival celebrating chinese culture | $10,000 |
| Hawaii International Film Festival | Honolulu, HI | To support the hiff mission of inspiring students and cinema lovers of all ages to pursue excellence in film, new media, and storytelling… | $10,000 |
| Lanakila Pacific | Honolulu, HI | To support innovative solutions in workforce development, food security, and community resilience. | $10,000 |
| Pacific & Asian Affairs Council (Paac) | Honolulu, HI | To support transformational journeys of self-discovery and growth and help shape the lives of hawai'i youth. | $5,000 |
| A Better Chinatown Association | Honolulu, HI | To support the development of programs, events, and initiatives that preserve the cultural heritage of the community | $5,000 |
| Friends of First Responders | Hilo, HI | To support the commitment to mental health and relational wellness for first responders and their family in hawaii | $5,000 |
| Maui Food Bank Inc | Wailuku, HI | To support local access to nutrition in maui. | $5,000 |
| Hawaii Literacy | Honolulu, HI | To support lieracy in the state of hawaii | $5,000 |
| Hawaii Restaurant Association Educational Foundation | Honolulu, HI | Supporting hawaii's restaurant and foodservice industries through education, community engagement, and promotion of career pathways. | $3,000 |
| Big Island Lions Foundation | Hilo, HI | Support of the annual hilo christmas parade | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $71,000 | 11 |
| 2024 | $44,500 | 2 |
| 2023 | $5,000 | 1 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611289349103046
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 99-0268927
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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