The Kenneth and Diane Matsuura Foundation
Historical FunderHonolulu, Hawaii · EIN 26-4584711 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$198K
Organizations funded52
Typical grant$700
Total assets$3.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $200 and $3,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | KENNETH AND DIANE MATSUURA |
|---|---|
| Address | 803 AINAPO ST, HONOLULU HI 968251048 |
| Phone | 8084281242 |
| Form and materials | CONTACT FOUNDATION |
| Deadlines | CONTACT FOUNDATION |
| 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
30% of grants went outside Hawaii.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holt International Children's Services | Eugene, OR | Philanthropic purposes | $40,250 |
| Kokua Kalihi Valley | Honolulu, HI | Philanthropic purposes | $35,960 |
| Chaminade University | Honolulu, HI | Philanthropic purposes | $35,000 |
| Harris United Methodist Church | Honolulu, HI | Philanthropic purposes | $18,590 |
| University of Hawaii Foundation | Honolulu, HI | Philanthropic purposes | $10,000 |
| Nuuanu YMCA | Honolulu, HI | Philanthropic purposes | $5,000 |
| Hfa Wahi No Na Mea a Pau | Honolulu, HI | Philanthropic purposes | $4,750 |
| Hawaii Opera Theater | Honolulu, HI | Philanthropic purposes | $4,000 |
| Hso | Honolulu, HI | Philanthropic purposes | $4,000 |
| Hugs | Honolulu, HI | Philanthropic purposes | $3,500 |
| Diamond Head Theater | Honolulu, HI | Philanthropic purposes | $3,000 |
| Easters Seals of S California | Irvine, CA | Philanthropic purposes | $3,000 |
| Honolulu Speech & Debate | Honolulu, HI | Philanthropic purposes | $3,000 |
| University of Illinois Annual Fund | Chicago, IL | Philanthropic purposes | $3,000 |
| Foundation Rotary Mililani Sunrise | Mililani, HI | Philanthropic purposes | $2,000 |
| Hawaii Youth Symphony | Honolulu, HI | Philanthropic purposes | $2,000 |
| Kagawa Foundation | Honolulu, HI | Philanthropic purposes | $2,000 |
| Prk Renaissance Foundation | Honolulu, HI | Philanthropic purposes | $2,000 |
| UC Berkeley Foundation | Berkeley, CA | Philanthropic purposes | $2,000 |
| Finance Factors Foundation | Honolulu, HI | Philanthropic purposes | $1,150 |
| Aloha United Way | Honolulu, HI | Philanthropic purposes | $1,000 |
| Ho'ea | Honolulu, HI | Philanthropic purposes | $1,000 |
| Huoa | Waipahu, HI | Philanthropic purposes | $1,000 |
| Ncfca | Yakima, WA | Philanthropic purposes | $1,000 |
| Ryse | Honolulu, HI | Philanthropic purposes | $1,000 |
| Waikiki Health Center | Honolulu, HI | Philanthropic purposes | $1,000 |
| Pbs Hawaii | Honolulu, HI | Philanthropic purposes | $700 |
| Heifer International | Albert Lea, MN | Philanthropic purposes | $575 |
| Afari | Austin, TX | Philanthropic purposes | $500 |
| Bishop Museum | Honolulu, HI | Philanthropic purposes | $500 |
| Boys and Girls Club | Honolulu, HI | Philanthropic purposes | $500 |
| Center for Action and Contemplation (Cac) | Albuquerque, NM | Philanthropic purposes | $500 |
| Hawaii Public Radio | Honolulu, HI | Philanthropic purposes | $500 |
| Institute for Human Services Inc | Honolulu, HI | Philanthropic purposes | $500 |
| Kauluwella El | Honolulu, HI | Philanthropic purposes | $500 |
| Kumu Kahua Theater | Honolulu, HI | Philanthropic purposes | $500 |
| Samaritan Counseling Center of Hawaii | Honolulu, HI | Philanthropic purposes | $500 |
| Seed of Peace | New York, NY | Philanthropic purposes | $500 |
| Susannah Wesley Foundation | Honolulu, HI | Philanthropic purposes | $500 |
| Kupu | Honolulu, HI | Philanthropic purposes | $200 |
| American Heart Association | Phoenix, AZ | Philanthropic purposes | $100 |
| American Lung Association | Honolulu, HI | Philanthropic purposes | $100 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Honolulu, HI | Philanthropic purposes | $100 |
| Harris Victory Fund | Washington, DC | Philanthropic purposes | $100 |
| Honolulu Civil Beat | Honolulu, HI | Philanthropic purposes | $100 |
| March of Dimes | Topeka, KS | Philanthropic purposes | $100 |
| Nature Conservancy | Merrifield, VA | Philanthropic purposes | $100 |
| Navian Hawaii | Honolulu, HI | Philanthropic purposes | $100 |
| Obama Presidential Center | Topeka, KS | Philanthropic purposes | $100 |
| Parkinson's Research | Washington, DC | Philanthropic purposes | $100 |
| St Jude Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | Philanthropic purposes | $100 |
| Pacific Gateway Center | Honolulu, HI | Philanthropic purposes | $50 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $198,325 | 52 |
| 2023 | $200,960 | 45 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513189349100501
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-4584711
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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