Ac Kobayashi Family Foundation
AC Kobayashi Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Honolulu, Hawaii. Its 2024 filing reports 10 grants totaling $296,000, including grants for education, general support, and healthcare.
Ac Kobayashi Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Ac Kobayashi Family Foundation gave $296K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $30K), mostly in Hawaii. 70% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $296,000
- +163.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +11.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $29,600
- +136.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $295,862
- -37.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 70% first-time grantees (7 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Hawaii (83% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Ac Kobayashi Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1288 Ala Moana Blvd Suite 201, Honolulu, HI 96814
Phone: (808) 524-1508
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ac Kobayashi Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Hanahau'oli School ($105K). Together the top 10 received $296K.
Grant Size Distribution
37 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 37 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 83% of grant dollars went to recipients in Hawaii and 17% to a recipient in Washington, DC. The grants directly reported that year went to organizations in those locations.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Ac Kobayashi Family Foundation open to new grantees?
70%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 10 grantees (70%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $69K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $100K repeat.
- 0% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 196% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $77K (2020) to $296K (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $296K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hanahau'oli School Honolulu, HI | Education | $105,000 |
| Mid-Pacific Institute Honolulu, HI | Education | $100,000 |
| Georgetown University Washington, DC | Education | $50,000 |
| Hawaii Symphony Orchestra Honolulu, HI | General Support | $25,000 |
| Armed Services YMCA Hawaii JBPHH, HI | General Support | $5,000 |
| Kuki'o Ho'omana Fund Kailua Kona, HI | General Support | $5,000 |
| Pali Momi Foundation Honolulu, HI | Healthcare | $2,000 |
| After School All Stars Honolulu, HI | General Support | $2,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America Aloha Council Honolulu, HI | General Support | $1,000 |
| Malama Manoa Honolulu, HI | General Support | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $295,862 | $122,860 | $298,076 | $296,000 | 10 | $297,081 | $1,865 | $14,389 |
| 2023 | $471,078 | $203,275 | $114,494 | $112,500 | 9 | $113,499 | $2,280 | $18,463 |
| 2022 | $382,296 | $182,726 | $142,994 | $134,000 | 9 | $141,999 | $1,731 | $17,425 |
| 2021 | $342,564 | $1,648 | $103,145 | $100,000 | 5 | $101,574 | $77 | $20,827 |
| 2020 | $444,061 | $1,738 | $80,381 | $77,000 | 4 | — | $167 | $25,341 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ac Kobayashi Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $14K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for educational institutions, arts and cultural organizations, healthcare, and other charitable organizations.
Among its education grantees, Hanahau‘oli School describes its mission as making learning exciting, challenging, and enjoyable, with an emphasis on learning by doing, critical and creative thinking, and the arts. Mid-Pacific Institute says it seeks to cultivate compassionate, world-ready learners through purpose-driven passions and creativity. Georgetown University describes its founding principle as serious discourse among people of different faiths, cultures, and beliefs promoting intellectual, ethical, and spiritual understanding.
The Hawaii Symphony Orchestra says it presents music performances, educates audiences, and contributes to the cultural vitality of the islands. Pali Momi Foundation describes its mission as creating a healthier Hawai‘i. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $296,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $105,000, with a median grant of $5,000.
The largest reported grants were $105,000 to Hanahau‘oli School and $100,000 to Mid-Pacific Institute, both for education; $50,000 to Georgetown University for education; and $25,000 to Hawaii Symphony Orchestra for general support. Other reported grants included $5,000 each to Armed Services YMCA Hawaii and Kuki‘o Ho‘omana Fund, $2,000 to Pali Momi Foundation and After School All Stars, and $1,000 each to Boy Scouts of America Aloha Council and Malama Manoa.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Bert A Kobayashi as president, James H Kobayashi as vice-president, and Ronald H Kobayashi as secretary.
Ac Kobayashi Family Foundation is led by Bert A. Kobayashi, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bert A. Kobayashi
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
James H. Kobayashi
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ronald H. Kobayashi
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Ac Kobayashi Family Foundation
How much does Ac Kobayashi Family Foundation give each year?
Ac Kobayashi Family Foundation gave $296K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $113K across 9 grants.
What is Ac Kobayashi Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Ac Kobayashi Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $29,600, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Ac Kobayashi Family Foundation that year got $13K on average.
Where does Ac Kobayashi Family Foundation give grants?
Ac Kobayashi Family Foundation gives mostly in Hawaii: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Honolulu, HI (7 grants).
Does Ac Kobayashi Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 60% of Ac Kobayashi Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Education" (3 grants).
Who are Ac Kobayashi Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Ac Kobayashi Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Hanahau'oli School ($105,000), Mid-Pacific Institute ($100,000) and Georgetown University ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 86% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Ac Kobayashi Family Foundation?
Ac Kobayashi Family Foundation reported $296K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $297K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $14K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Ac Kobayashi Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for educational institutions, arts and cultural organizations, healthcare, and other charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ac Kobayashi Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Ac Kobayashi Family Foundation's EIN?
Ac Kobayashi Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-0282744. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Ac Kobayashi Family 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Ac Kobayashi Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/ac-kobayashi-family-foundation-morg_98442ad50702443b855d3e3db13dcfed
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