Tradewind Group Foundation
Historical FunderHonolulu, Hawaii · EIN 71-0894475 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.5M
Organizations funded146
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$45.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | TRASEWIND GROUP FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | 201 MERCHANT ST SUITE 2000, HONOLULU HI 96813 |
| Phone | 8085648309 |
| Form and materials | LETTER TO FOUNDATION STATING REQUEST AND PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION |
| Deadlines | OPEN YEAR ROUND |
| Restrictions | N/A |
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
0% of grants went outside Hawaii.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii Community Foundation | Honolulu, HI | Exempt purposes of the organization | $100,510 |
| Us-Japan Council | Honolulu, HI | Exempt purposes of the organization | $100,000 |
| Public Schools of Hawaii Foundation | Honolulu, HI | Exempt purposes of the organization | $78,745 |
| Hawaii Executive Collaborative | Honolulu, HI | Exempt purposes of the organization | $75,000 |
| Hawaii United Okinawa Association | Honolulu, HI | Exempt purposes of the organization | $50,000 |
| American Heart Association Inc | Honolulu, HI | Exempt purposes of the organization | $41,210 |
| Hawaii Foodbank Inc | Honolulu, HI | Exempt purposes of the organization | $34,660 |
| Kapiolani Health Foundation | Honolulu, HI | Exempt purposes of the organization | $32,500 |
| Uh Foundation | Honolulu, HI | Exempt purposes of the organization | $31,906 |
| Kupu | Honolulu, HI | Exempt purposes of the organization | $27,500 |
| YMCA of Honolulu | Honolulu, HI | Exempt purposes of the organization | $25,600 |
| Center for Tomorrow's Leaders | Honolulu, HI | Exempt purposes of the organization | $25,000 |
| Grassroot Institute of Hawaii | Honolulu, HI | Exempt purposes of the organization | $25,000 |
| Hawaii Public Radio | Honolulu, HI | Exempt purposes of the organization | $25,000 |
| Holomua Collective | Honolulu, HI | Exempt purposes of the organization | $25,000 |
| Housing Hawaii's Future | Honolulu, HI | Exempt purposes of the organization | $25,000 |
| Makiki Christian Church | Honolulu, HI | Exempt purposes of the organization | $25,000 |
| Movers and Shakas | Honolulu, HI | Exempt purposes of the organization | $25,000 |
| Teach for America Hawaii | Honolulu, HI | Exempt purposes of the organization | $25,000 |
| Volunteer Ally | Honolulu, HI | Exempt purposes of the organization | $25,000 |
| Daihonzan Chozen-Ji International Zen Dojo | Honolulu, HI | Exempt purposes of the organization | $24,960 |
| American Cancer Society Hawaii | Honolulu, HI | Exempt purposes of the organization | $23,500 |
| Hawaii Theatre Center | Honolulu, HI | Exempt purposes of the organization | $19,750 |
| Maui Economic Opportunity Inc | Honolulu, HI | Exempt purposes of the organization | $17,574 |
| Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii | Honolulu, HI | Exempt purposes of the organization | $17,500 |
| A Better Chinatown Association | Honolulu, HI | Exempt purposes of the organization | $15,000 |
| American Red Cross Hawaii State Chapter | Honolulu, HI | Exempt purposes of the organization | $15,000 |
| Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement | Honolulu, HI | Exempt purposes of the organization | $15,000 |
| St Andrew's Schools | Honolulu, HI | Exempt purposes of the organization | $15,000 |
| The Gift Foundation of Hawaii | Honolulu, HI | Exempt purposes of the organization | $14,000 |
| Public Schools of Hawaii Foundation | Honolulu, HI | Exempt purposes of the organization | $12,510 |
| Goodwill Industries of Hawaii Inc | Honolulu, HI | Exempt purposes of the organization | $12,320 |
| Parents and Children Together | Honolulu, HI | Exempt purposes of the organization | $12,100 |
| Child & Family Service | Honolulu, HI | Exempt purposes of the organization | $10,720 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii | Honolulu, HI | Exempt purposes of the organization | $10,400 |
| American Film Foundation | Honolulu, HI | Exempt purposes of the organization | $10,000 |
| Hale Mahaolu | Honolulu, HI | Exempt purposes of the organization | $10,000 |
| Hale Makua Health Services | Honolulu, HI | Exempt purposes of the organization | $10,000 |
| Hawaii Economic Association | Honolulu, HI | Exempt purposes of the organization | $10,000 |
| Hawaii Symphony Orchestra | Honolulu, HI | Exempt purposes of the organization | $10,000 |
| Honolulu Civil Beat Inc | Honolulu, HI | Exempt purposes of the organization | $10,000 |
| Japanese American National Museum | Honolulu, HI | Exempt purposes of the organization | $10,000 |
| Oahu Economic Development Board | Honolulu, HI | Exempt purposes of the organization | $10,000 |
| Pacific International Center for High Technology Research | Honolulu, HI | Exempt purposes of the organization | $10,000 |
| Pacific Region Baseball Inc | Honolulu, HI | Exempt purposes of the organization | $10,000 |
| The Pantry by Feeding Hawaii Together | Honolulu, HI | Exempt purposes of the organization | $10,000 |
| YWCA of Oahu | Honolulu, HI | Exempt purposes of the organization | $9,628 |
| Hawaiian Humane Society | Honolulu, HI | Exempt purposes of the organization | $9,250 |
| Fund for the Pacific Century | Honolulu, HI | Exempt purposes of the organization | $8,800 |
| Ho'ola Na Pua | Honolulu, HI | Exempt purposes of the organization | $8,500 |
| Kuakini Foundation | Honolulu, HI | Exempt purposes of the organization | $8,500 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Honolulu, HI | Exempt purposes of the organization | $8,400 |
| Assets School | Honolulu, HI | Exempt purposes of the organization | $8,160 |
| Polynesian Voyaging Society | Honolulu, HI | Exempt purposes of the organization | $8,000 |
| Purple Mai'a Foundation | Honolulu, HI | Exempt purposes of the organization | $7,500 |
| Scouting America Aloha Council | Honolulu, HI | Exempt purposes of the organization | $7,500 |
| Lanakila Pacific | Honolulu, HI | Exempt purposes of the organization | $7,100 |
| Rehab Foundation | Honolulu, HI | Exempt purposes of the organization | $7,050 |
| Diamond Head Theatre | Honolulu, HI | Exempt purposes of the organization | $7,020 |
| Hawaii Youth Symphony | Honolulu, HI | Exempt purposes of the organization | $6,978 |
Showing the 60 largest of 146 grants to organizations.
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii Executive Collaborative | Honolulu, HI | Exempt purposes of the organization | $100,000 |
| Hawaii Community Foundation | Honolulu, HI | Exempt purposes of the organization | $75,000 |
| YMCA of Honolulu | Honolulu, HI | Exempt purposes of the organization | $75,000 |
| Uh Foundation | Honolulu, HI | Exempt purposes of the organization | $50,000 |
| Housing Hawaii's Future | Honolulu, HI | Exempt purposes of the organization | $50,000 |
| Center for Tomorrow's Leaders | Honolulu, HI | Exempt purposes of the organization | $50,000 |
| Hawaii State Department of Education | Honolulu, HI | Exempt purposes of the organization | $50,000 |
| Holomua Collective | Honolulu, HI | Exempt purposes of the organization | $25,000 |
| A Better Chinatown Association | Honolulu, HI | Exempt purposes of the organization | $10,000 |
| Hands in Helping Out | Honolulu, HI | Exempt purposes of the organization | $8,000 |
| Kupu | Honolulu, HI | Exempt purposes of the organization | $7,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,491,424 | 157 |
| 2024 | $1,391,315 | 147 |
| 2023 | $1,236,169 | 130 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 9, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621289349104367
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 71-0894475
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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