J Watumull Fund
Historical FunderHonolulu, Hawaii · EIN 51-0205431 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$684K
Organizations funded220
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$14.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $2,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | MR JAIDEV WATUMULL |
|---|---|
| Address | 307 LEWERS ST 600, HONOLULU HI 96815 |
| Phone | 8089718800 |
| Form and materials | NONE |
| Deadlines | APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED ANYTIME. |
| 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
18% of grants went outside Hawaii.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kapiolani Women and Children's Cent | Honolulu, HI | General educational purpose | $50,000 |
| Honolulu Museum of Art | Honolulu, HI | Fashioning aloha program | $25,000 |
| Watumull Family Children's Fund | Bellevue, WA | Mumbai programs | $20,000 |
| Watumull Childrens Education | Bellevue, WA | General charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Aloha United Way | Honolulu, HI | Alice program | $10,000 |
| The Pantry by Feeding Hawaii Togeth | Honolulu, HI | General charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| The Miracle Foundation | Austin, TX | Restricted schoalrship funds | $10,000 |
| Straub Foundation | Honolulu, HI | General charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Watumull Childrens Fund | Bellevue, WA | General charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Aloha United Way | Honolulu, HI | Alice programs | $10,000 |
| Bishop Museum Planetarium Endowment | Honolulu, HI | General charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Miracle Foundation | Austin, TX | Restricted to scholarships | $10,000 |
| Hawaii International Film Festival | Honolulu, HI | General charitable purpose | $7,500 |
| Teach for America | Honolulu, HI | Hawaii sponsor a teacher | $6,000 |
| Hawaii Foodbank | Honolulu, HI | General charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Institute of Human Services | Honolulu, HI | Kahauiki village program | $5,000 |
| Urban Land Institute | Honolulu, HI | Hawaii conference program | $5,000 |
| Hawaii Friends of Restorative Justi | Honolulu, HI | Wccc gym project | $5,000 |
| Catholic Charities Hawaii | Honolulu, HI | General charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| East West Center Foundation | Honolulu, HI | General charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Hanahauoli School | Honolulu, HI | Educational purpose | $5,000 |
| Hoola Na Pua | Honolulu, HI | General charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Maui Food Bank | Wailuku, HI | General charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Punahou School | Honolulu, HI | J watumull endowment | $5,000 |
| University of Hawaii Foundation | Honolulu, HI | Educational purpose | $5,000 |
| Island Pacific Academy | Kapolei, HI | Educational purpose | $5,000 |
| Mary Star of the Sea | Honolulu, HI | Preschool program | $5,000 |
| Ryse | Honolulu, HI | General charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Univ of Hi School of Pacific & Asia | Honolulu, HI | Educational purpose | $5,000 |
| Goodwill Industry | Baltimore, MD | General charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Lanakila Pacific Foundation | Honolulu, HI | Lanakila custom products program | $3,000 |
| Public Schools of Hawaii Foundation | Honolulu, HI | General charitable purpose | $3,000 |
| Residential Youth Services & Empowe | Honolulu, HI | General charitable purpose | $3,000 |
| The Sex Abuse Treatment Center | Honolulu, HI | General charitable purpose | $3,000 |
| Seva Foundation | Berkeley, CA | General charitable purpose | $3,000 |
| Hui Mahiai Aina | Waimanalo, HI | Blanch waimanalo project | $3,000 |
| Lawakua Charitable Fund | Honolulu, HI | General charitable purpose | $3,000 |
| Manoa Valley Theater | Honolulu, HI | General charitable purpose | $3,000 |
| Aloha Harvest | Honolulu, HI | General charitable purpose | $3,000 |
| Honolulu Theater for Youth | Honolulu, HI | General charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Chaminade University | Honolulu, HI | Educational purpose | $2,500 |
| Hawaii Nature Center | Honolulu, HI | General charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| After School All Stars | Honolulu, HI | General charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Aloha Council | Honolulu, HI | General charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| American Red Cross | Honolulu, HI | Hawaii chapter | $2,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | Honolulu, HI | General charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii | Honolulu, HI | General charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Child and Family Service | Ewa Beach, HI | General charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Diamond Head Theatre | Honolulu, HI | General charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Domestic Violent Action Center | Honolulu, HI | General charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Family Programs | Honolulu, HI | General charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Family Promise | Honolulu, HI | General charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Grassroots Institute of Hawaii | Honolulu, HI | General charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Hale Kipa | Ewa Beach, HI | General charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Friends of Hawaii Academy of Scienc | Honolulu, HI | Hawaii academy of science | $2,000 |
| Kids Hurt Too | Honolulu, HI | Hawaii foster youth coalition | $2,000 |
| Hawaii Meals on Wheels | Honolulu, HI | General charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Hawaii Theatre Center | Honolulu, HI | General charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Hawaiian Mission Houses | Honolulu, HI | General charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Helping Hands Hawaii | Honolulu, HI | General charitable purpose | $2,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 220 grants to organizations.
The return also lists 55 grants to individuals ($111,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $683,500 | 275 |
| 2023 | $698,000 | 244 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 1, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523049349100337
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 51-0205431
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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