Mamoru and Aiko Takitani Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyHonolulu, Hawaii · EIN 51-0212114 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$1.6M
Organizations funded164
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$34.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $3,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
56% of grants went outside Hawaii.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Hawai'i Foundation | Honolulu, HI | Pledge grant #6 of 7 re: kcc culinary institute of the pacific | $350,000 |
| Iolani School | Honolulu, HI | 2024 grant award to support ka'i program | $100,000 |
| University of Hawai'i Foundation | Honolulu, HI | Q2 grant award #1 of 2 re mamoru takitani agriculture innovation fund | $100,000 |
| Chaminade University | Honolulu, HI | Grant: scholarship program | $75,000 |
| St Anthony of Padua Church & School | Wailuku, HI | 2024 grant: tuition support for sacred hearts students | $75,000 |
| Adventist Health Castle | Kailua, HI | Grant: surgical technician trainee program | $50,000 |
| Lahaina Hongwanji Mission | Wailuku, HI | Gift imo mamoru & aiko takitani | $50,000 |
| Pacific Buddhist Academy | Honolulu, HI | Grant imo aiko takitani: fin aid scholarships 2024-2025 | $50,000 |
| University of Hawaii Foundation | Honolulu, HI | Grant #2 of 3 re rise housing scholarships | $50,000 |
| YMCA of Honolulu | Honolulu, HI | Grant: college camp program | $50,000 |
| Pacific and Asian Affairs Council | Honolulu, HI | 2024 grant: paac study tour scholarships & after school global studies classes | $45,000 |
| Children's Discovery Center | Honolulu, HI | Grant: 2025 funding | $30,000 |
| Hawai'i Workforce Pipeline | Kailua, HI | Grant: honolulu work-based learning initiative | $25,000 |
| Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific Fo | Honolulu, HI | Q2 grant award: preceptorship program | $25,000 |
| Volunteer Ally | Honolulu, HI | First installment of grant to develop high school community service program and underaged service organization module on volunteer ally… | $25,000 |
| Center for Tomorrow's Leaders | Honolulu, HI | College scholarships for high school seniors who wone the vision lab project of the year. | $20,500 |
| A'ali'i Mentoring | Honolulu, HI | Q2 grant award: scholarships | $12,000 |
| Lian Fouse | Los Angeles, CA | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Alicia Kaita | Honolulu, HI | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Joelle Watanabe | Boston, MA | Scholarship | $8,000 |
| Jenna Kim | New Haven, CT | Scholarship | $8,000 |
| Hawaii Restaurant Association Educational | Honolulu, HI | 2024 grant award: hraef scholarship program | $6,000 |
| Mailani Higa | Seattle, WA | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Reyna Hunkin | Los Angeles, CA | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Kailer Ogata | Pamona, CA | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Angelica Santos | Portland, OR | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Rachel Wong | Honolulu, HI | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Jasmyn Yoshikawa | Hilo, HI | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Maya Kaneshiro | Forest Grove, OR | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Ruby Kofron | Colorado Springs, CO | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Cali Ponciano | Las Vegas, NV | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Estelle Dadzie | Honolulu, HI | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Kaylee Yadama | Tacoma, WA | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Adventist Health Castle | Kailua, HI | Unrestricted fund. | $5,000 |
| Hawai'i International Film Festival | Honolulu, HI | Q2 grant award : education programs for youth | $5,000 |
| Kick Start Karate | Honolulu, HI | Scholarships for youth | $5,000 |
| Open Mind Yoga Hawaii | Honolulu, HI | Unrestricted fund. | $5,000 |
| Puuwai Kila | Honolulu, HI | Unrestricted fund. | $5,000 |
| University of Hawaii Foundation | Honolulu, HI | Grant: uh hilo equine program fund (uhf acct #12495404) | $5,000 |
| Jenny Pange | Irvine, CA | Scholarship | $4,080 |
| Sage Andrews | Boston, MA | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Bryce Anzai | Honolulu, HI | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Devan Butler | San Luis Obispo, CA | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Mason Choy | Portland, OR | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Mahina Dameron | Los Angeles, CA | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Pu'uwaila'ahiamaikalani Duarte | Salt Lake City, UT | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Jeazelle Mei Garlitos | Honolulu, HI | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Noelani Glorioso | Honolulu, HI | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Akira Iwata | New York, NY | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Josuna Kinsey | Washington, DC | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Alana Lee | Provo, UT | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Michelle Liang | Seattle, WA | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Alexandra Luisdottir Perez | Corvallis, OR | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Isabella Minaudo | Honolulu, HI | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Rumaysha Momen | Los Angeles, CA | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Alexa Pascual | Corvallis, OR | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Maia Payne | Los Angeles, CA | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Isabella Rabelo Dos Santos | LA Verne, CA | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Sofia Saunders | Honolulu, HI | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Madison Strand | Portland, OR | Scholarship | $3,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 164 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,581,080 | 164 |
| 2023 | $1,571,131 | 165 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513179349102206
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 51-0212114
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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