Hmsa Foundation
Historical FunderHonolulu, Hawaii · EIN 99-0250429 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$2.1M
Organizations funded19
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$21.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $75,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | HMSA FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 860, HONOLULU HI 96808 |
| Phone | 8089485145 |
| Form and materials | SEE STATEMENT 10 |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | SEE STATEMENT 11 |
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 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Hawaii Foundation | Honolulu, HI | Building learning innovations for hawaii's future doctors and interprofessional health sciences education and simulation program | $1,200,000 |
| Five Mountains Hawaii | Kamuela, HI | Operational expenses (hui partner) | $100,000 |
| Kokua Kalihi Valley Comprehensive Family Services | Honolulu, HI | Operational expenses (hui partner) | $100,000 |
| Waimanalo Health Center | Waimanalo, HI | Operational expenses (hui partner) | $100,000 |
| Kualoa Heeia Ecumenical Youth Project | Kaneohe, HI | Operational expenses (hui partner) | $75,000 |
| Ma Ka Hana Ka Ike Building Program | Hana, HI | Operational expenses (hui partner) | $75,000 |
| The Food Basket Inc | Hilo, HI | Operational expenses (hui partner) | $75,000 |
| Hawaiian Community Assets Inc | Honolulu, HI | Operational expenses (hui partner) | $65,000 |
| Kumano I Ke Ala | Waimea, HI | Operational expenses (hui partner) | $60,000 |
| Molokai Child Abuse Prevention Pathways | Kaunakakai, HI | Operational expenses (hui partner) | $50,000 |
| We Are Oceania (Formerly Partners in Development Foundation) | Honolulu, HI | Operational expenses (hui partner) | $50,000 |
| Friends of Hale 'Oluea Clubhouse | Hilo, HI | Hale 'oluea clubhouse food program | $20,000 |
| Friends of the Children's Justice Center of Oahu | Honolulu, HI | Ho'ola na mana'o (hope and healing) | $20,000 |
| Hawaii Island Hivaids Foundation Dba Kumukahi Health Wellness | Hilo, HI | West hawaii program expansion | $20,000 |
| Island of Hawaii YMCA | Hilo, HI | Junior leader program | $20,000 |
| Spill the Tea Cafe | Honolulu, HI | Provide evidence-based treatments and support to adolescents struggling with mental health issues | $20,000 |
| Na Wahine Pa'ani O Punahou | Honolulu, HI | The pa'ani challenge | $10,000 |
| Hawaii Primary Care Association | Honolulu, HI | Hoola conference - health equity - real talk - real stories - real solutions | $6,000 |
| Ahahui O Kauka Association of Native Hawaiian Physicians | Honolulu, HI | Aloha aina: he huliau i ka pono | $2,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Hawaii Foundation | Honolulu, HI | Establish the learning innovations endowment to support the university of hawaii at manoa john A. burns school of medicine it its efforts… | $1,500,000 |
| Straub Foundation | Honolulu, HI | Operational expenses (hui partner) | $1,000,000 |
| Hoa Aina O Makaha | Waianae, HI | Operational expenses (hui partner) | $500,000 |
| Hui Malama I Ke Ala Ulili (Huimau) | Paauilo, HI | Operational expenses (hui partner) | $500,000 |
| I Ola Lahui | Honolulu, HI | Operational expenses (hui partner) | $500,000 |
| Kahumana | Waianae, HI | Operational expenses (hui partner) | $500,000 |
| Kukulu Kumuhana O Anahola (Kkoa) | Anahola, HI | Operational expenses (hui partner) | $500,000 |
| Nohona Health | Wailuku, HI | Operational expenses (hui partner) | $500,000 |
| Palama Settlement | Honolulu, HI | Operational expenses (hui partner) | $500,000 |
| The Maui Farm | Makawao, HI | Operational expenses (hui partner) | $500,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,068,000 | 29 |
| 2023 | $2,301,000 | 34 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523219349100217
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 99-0250429
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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