AES Hawaii Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in KAILUA, HI. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 15 grants totaling $249K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.5M
-0.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$249K
+63.5% YoY
Grant Count
15
+87.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$17K
-12.8% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, AES Hawaii Foundation reported a distributable amount of $125K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About AES Hawaii Foundation
Based on IRS filings
AES Hawaii Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in KAILUA, HI. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 15 grants totaling $249K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,547,876 | $2,553,790 | $2,499,127 |
| Revenue | $253,046 | $213,968 | $2,643,500 |
| Expenses | $258,960 | $159,305 | $144,373 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $258,960 | $159,305 | $144,373 |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | $124,519 | $124,096 | $5,749 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from AES Hawaii Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Hawaii Agricultural Research Center ($100,000), Makaha Learning Center ($48,000), Searider Productions Foundation ($25,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maui Huliau Foundation Haiku, HI | Climate Literacy Project | $2,500 |
| Kako o Oiwi KANEOHE, HI | Support of Hawaiian cultural activities | $10,000 |
| Living Pono Project PAIA, HI | Equipment and supplies for agricultural and conservation programs | $10,400 |
| Makaha Learning Center Waianae, HI | Supported launch of the Solar PV 101 program | $48,000 |
| Garden Island Resource Conservation & Development Inc Hanapepe, HI | Public School Education on Native Forest Bird Conservation on Kaua'i | $5,000 |
| Waianae Coast Community Foundation WAIANAE, HI | Support of the Prince Kuhio Hula Festival | $2,880 |
| University of Hawaii Foundation HONOLULU, HI | Support of the Onizuka Day of Exploration community event | $10,526 |
| Trust for Public Lands LOS ANGELES, CA | General donation - Naupaka level | $3,500 |
| Hawaii Agricultural Research Center KUNIA, HI | Phase 2 Agrivoltaic Research in Hawaii | $100,000 |
| Kahuku Elementary Kahuku, HI | Support of school event for graduating students | $3,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
No officer/director data available.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is AES Hawaii Foundation?
AES Hawaii Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in KAILUA, HI. It holds $2.5M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is AES Hawaii Foundation?
As of 2024, AES Hawaii Foundation holds $2.5M in total assets with $253K in annual revenue. It awarded 15 grants totaling $249K in 2024.
Where does AES Hawaii Foundation operate?
AES Hawaii Foundation has awarded grants in California, Hawaii, Virginia.
What size grants does AES Hawaii Foundation award?
In 2024, AES Hawaii Foundation awarded 15 grants totaling $249K — an average of about $17K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is AES Hawaii Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, AES Hawaii Foundation reported a distributable amount of $125K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is AES Hawaii Foundation's EIN?
AES Hawaii Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3898365. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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