Abigail K K Kawananakoa Foundation
The Abigail K K Kawananakoa Foundation is a private foundation based in Honolulu, Hawaii. It supports the maintenance and preservation of traditional Hawaiian culture, including its art, language, music, and religion, and its 2024 grants were concentrated in Hawaii.
Abigail K K Kawananakoa Foundation at a glance
In short: Abigail K K Kawananakoa Foundation gave $1.7M across 25 grants in 2024 (avg $67K), mostly in Hawaii. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,670,496
- Grants made (2024)
- 25
- Average grant
- $66,820
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $5,553,171
- +1026.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Hawaii (99% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Abigail K K Kawananakoa Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2168 Apio Lane, Honolulu, HI 96817
Phone: (808) 349-5344
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Abigail K K Kawananakoa Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Lunalilo Home ($468K). Together the top 10 received $1.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 25 (48%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Hawaii and 1% to recipients in Washington.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 25 grants totaling $1.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lunalilo Home Honolulu, HI | Unrestricted | $467,852 |
| Honolulu Civil Beat Inc Honolulu, HI | Unrestricted | $200,000 |
| St Andrew's Schools Honolulu, HI | For Financial Aid NH Students | $150,000 |
| Aloha Medical Mission Honolulu, HI | For dental clinic | $131,969 |
| Hawaii Executive Collaborative Honolulu, HI | For ceded lands | $100,000 |
| Molokai General Hospital Kaunakakai, HI | For Ultrasound Machine | $83,188 |
| Public Schools of Hawaii Foundation Honolulu, HI | For Good Idea Teacher Grants | $60,000 |
| The Hawaiian Legacy Foundation Honolulu, HI | For Eddie Kamae Song Book | $56,300 |
| Awaiaulu Inc Honolulu, HI | For bilingual acess to Hawaii's history | $50,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii Honolulu, HI | For Waianae outreach | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,553,171 | $7,095,126 | $2,035,126 | $1,670,496 | 25 | $2,035,126 |
| 2023 | $493,171 | $209,064 | $209,064 | — | — | $209,064 |
| 2022 | $493,171 | $116,709 | $116,709 | — | — | $116,709 |
| 2021 | $493,171 | $71,277 | $71,892 | — | — | $71,892 |
| 2020 | $493,786 | $361,546 | $361,546 | — | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states that it supports the maintenance and preservation of traditional Hawaiian culture in existence prior to 1778, including art, language, music, and religion. Its 2024 grants included support for cultural preservation, education, healthcare, journalism, and community organizations.
Among its grantees, Honolulu Civil Beat describes its work as investigative and watchdog journalism intended to cultivate an informed public. The Hawaiian Legacy Foundation says it documents, preserves, and perpetuates Hawaiian culture and history through music, film, education, outreach, and archival work. Awaiaulu received a grant for bilingual access to Hawaii’s history.
Other grantees describe their work in education and youth development. St. Andrew’s Schools says it educates students in a culture of care, respect, love, and service; the Public Schools of Hawaii Foundation supports innovative school-level ideas and programs benefiting students; and Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii says it provides a safe place, mentoring, and opportunities for young people.
Healthcare grantees include Aloha Medical Mission, which says it provides free care to underserved people and operates Hawaii’s only free dental clinic, and Molokai General Hospital, which says it provides healthcare services to Molokai.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 25 grants totaling $1,670,496. Grants ranged from $1,648 to $467,852, with a median grant of $50,000.
The largest grants included $467,852 to Lunalilo Home for unrestricted support; $200,000 to Honolulu Civil Beat Inc for unrestricted support; $150,000 to St. Andrew’s Schools for financial aid for Native Hawaiian students; $131,969 to Aloha Medical Mission for its dental clinic; and $100,000 to Hawaii Executive Collaborative for ceded lands. Other notable awards were $83,188 to Molokai General Hospital for an ultrasound machine and $60,000 to the Public Schools of Hawaii Foundation for Good Idea Teacher Grants.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Patrick KSL Yim as President and Director; Jan E Hanohano Dill as Vice President and Director; Derrick HM Chan as Treasurer, Secretary, and Director; and Ainoa Naniole as Director.
Abigail K K Kawananakoa Foundation is led by Patrick KSL Yim, President & Director on every filing since 2021; 3 of 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Patrick KSL Yim
President & Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$20K (2024)
Jan E Hanohano Dill
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$20K (2024)
Derrick HM Chan
Treasurer, Secretary & Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$20K (2024)
Ainoa Naniole
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Lilikala Kame'eleihiwa (2020) — Treasurer, Secretary & Director
- Former: Oswald K. Stender (2020) — President & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $20K, to Patrick KSL Yim (President & Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Abigail K K Kawananakoa Foundation
How much does Abigail K K Kawananakoa Foundation give each year?
Abigail K K Kawananakoa Foundation gave $1.7M across 25 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Abigail K K Kawananakoa Foundation's typical grant size?
Abigail K K Kawananakoa Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $66,820, across 25 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Abigail K K Kawananakoa Foundation give grants?
Abigail K K Kawananakoa Foundation gives mostly in Hawaii: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Honolulu, HI (16 grants) and Waianae, HI (2 grants).
Does Abigail K K Kawananakoa Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 28% of Abigail K K Kawananakoa Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 25) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Abigail K K Kawananakoa Foundation's largest grantees?
Abigail K K Kawananakoa Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Lunalilo Home ($467,852), Honolulu Civil Beat Inc ($200,000) and St Andrew's Schools ($150,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Abigail K K Kawananakoa Foundation?
Abigail K K Kawananakoa Foundation reported $5.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $7.1M.
What does Abigail K K Kawananakoa Foundation fund?
The foundation states that it supports the maintenance and preservation of traditional Hawaiian culture in existence prior to 1778, including art, language, music, and religion. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Abigail K K Kawananakoa Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Abigail K K Kawananakoa Foundation's EIN?
Abigail K K Kawananakoa Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-0864911. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Abigail K K Kawananakoa Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Abigail K K Kawananakoa Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/abigail-k-k-kawananakoa-foundation-morg_49f2a58a60be46ddbf8959bf87e5f2a5
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