Research Institute for Hawaii USA
Invitation OnlyHonolulu, Hawaii · EIN 99-0355824 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$36K
Organizations funded28
Typical grant$717
Total assets$33K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $304 and $1,292.
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
42% of grants went outside Hawaii.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| We Talk Story | Honolulu, HI | General support | $11,000 |
| Center for Civic Edu | Calabasas, CA | General support | $3,000 |
| US Coast Guard Foundation | Stonington, CT | General support | $2,600 |
| Lahaina Restoration Foundation | Lahaina, HI | General support | $2,041 |
| University of Hawai'i | Honolulu, HI | General support | $2,000 |
| Aloha United Way | Honolulu, HI | General support | $1,500 |
| Brady United | Washington, DC | General support | $1,400 |
| Historic Hawaii Foundation | Honolulu, HI | General support | $1,292 |
| Uso Inc | Arlington, VA | General support | $1,259 |
| Hawaii Public Radio | Honolulu, HI | General support | $1,200 |
| Nature Conservancy | Arlington, VA | General support | $1,030 |
| Hawaii Theatre Center | Honolulu, HI | General support | $1,000 |
| YMCA | Honolulu, HI | General support | $1,000 |
| Maine Media | Rockport, ME | General support | $791 |
| Civil Beat | Honolulu, HI | General support | $717 |
| National Kidney Foundation | New York, NY | General support | $515 |
| Eisenhower Foundation | Abilene, KS | General support | $510 |
| Hawaii Pacific University | Honolulu, HI | General support | $500 |
| Honolulu Museum of Art | Honolulu, HI | General support | $500 |
| Pacific Aviation Museum | Honolulu, HI | General support | $500 |
| Winners Camp | Honolulu, HI | General support | $500 |
| Afp Aloha Chapter (Natnl Phil Day) | Mililani, HI | General support | $304 |
| Wikimedia | San Francisco, CA | General support | $300 |
| National Park Conservation Associat | Washington, DC | General support | $263 |
| Hawaii Community Foundation | Honolulu, HI | General support | $256 |
| Hawaiian Mission Houses | Honolulu, HI | General support | $250 |
| American Antiquarian Society | Worcester, MA | General support | $83 |
| The Associated Press | New York, NY | General support | $20 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $36,331 | 28 |
| 2023 | $10,232 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513219349105496
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 99-0355824
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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