Shiraki Memorial Foundation
Historical FunderHonolulu, Hawaii · EIN 94-3274547 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,871 and $20,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | GREGORY WONG |
|---|---|
| Address | 4348 WAIALAE AVE STE 592, HONOLULU HI 96816 |
| Phone | 8082224848 |
| Form and materials | INDICATION OF THE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION OR INDIVIDUAL SEEKING SUPPORT |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | SCHOLARSHIPS ARE LIMITED TO HAWAII RESIDENTS ATTENDING SOUTHERN BAPTIST SEMINARIES OR SCHOOLS AND WHO ARE ALSO SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCH MEMBERS |
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
27% of grants went outside Hawaii.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The First Lap | Waipahu, HI | Support of charitable purpose | $40,000 |
| Various Christian Ministries | Honolulu, HI | Support of charitable purpose | $34,259 |
| Gateway Baptist Seminary | Ontario, CA | Scholarship for seminary students | $21,563 |
| Harvest Family Life | Wahiawa, HI | Support of charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Hawaii Baptist Academy | Honolulu, HI | Support of charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Waipio Community Baptist Church | Waipahu, HI | Support of charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary | Fort Worth, TX | Scholarship for seminary students | $16,824 |
| Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary | Kansas City, MO | Scholarship for seminary students | $15,941 |
| Baptist Collegiate Ministries O'ahu | Honolulu, HI | Support of charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Fellowship Baptist Church | Kaneohe, HI | Support of charitable purpose | $12,000 |
| Life Christian Church | Honolulu, HI | Support of charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Malama Christian Church | Nanakuli, HI | Support of charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Hawaii Pacific Baptist Convention | Honolulu, HI | Support of charitable purpose | $8,000 |
| Southern Baptist Theological Seminary | Louisville, KY | Scholarship for seminary students | $5,871 |
| Hamama Christian Church | Kaneohe, HI | Support of charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Oahu Baptist Network | Honolulu, HI | Scholarship for seminary students | $4,305 |
| Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary | Wake Forest, NC | Scholarship for seminary students | $3,343 |
| Connections Church | Kapolei, HI | Support of charitable purpose | $1,200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $263,306 | 18 |
| 2023 | $266,684 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 20, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513239349100811
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 94-3274547
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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