AES Hawaii Foundation
AES Hawaii Foundation is a private foundation based in Kailua, Hawaii. Its 2024 filing says it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
AES Hawaii Foundation at a glance
In short: AES Hawaii Foundation gave $249K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $17K), mostly in Hawaii. 87% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $248,836
- +63.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- +87.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $16,589
- -12.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,530
- Total assets
- $2,547,876
- -0.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 87% first-time grantees (13 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- 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. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to AES Hawaii 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. No application process or required materials are specified.
- Contact
Mailing address: 335 Hahani St 247, Kailua, HI 96734
Phone: (808) 766-0565
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from AES Hawaii Foundation
Who AES Hawaii Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Hawaii Agricultural Research Center ($100K). Together the top 10 received $234K.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 28 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The grant program describes a focus on communities near AES Hawaiʻi’s renewable energy projects and says statewide entities may also apply. In 2024, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Hawaii and 1% to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is AES Hawaii Foundation open to new grantees?
87%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 13 of 15 grantees (87%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $18K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $7K repeat.
- 13% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 208% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022–2024). 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $144K (2022) to $249K (2024). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $249K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii Agricultural Research Center Kunia, HI | Phase 2 Agrivoltaic Research in Hawaii | $100,000 |
| Makaha Learning Center Waianae, HI | Supported launch of the Solar PV 101 program | $48,000 |
| Searider Productions Foundation Waianae, HI | Purchase of tech equipment for students | $25,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Maui Kahului, HI | Provided STEM kits for clubhouse members | $15,000 |
| University of Hawaii Foundation Honolulu, HI | Support of the Onizuka Day of Exploration community event | $10,526 |
| Living Pono Project Paia, HI | Equipment and supplies for agricultural and conservation programs | $10,400 |
| Kako o Oiwi Kaneohe, HI | Support of Hawaiian cultural activities | $10,000 |
| ClimbHI Honolulu, HI | Service excellence program for students | $5,530 |
| Garden Island Resource Conservation & Development Inc Hanapepe, HI | Public School Education on Native Forest Bird Conservation on Kaua'i | $5,000 |
| Project Reach Kahuku, HI | Students support to attend Oxford exchange St. John's College program | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,547,876 | $253,046 | $258,960 | $248,836 | 15 | $258,960 | $124,519 |
| 2023 | $2,553,790 | $213,968 | $159,305 | $152,237 | 8 | $159,305 | $124,096 |
| 2022 | $2,499,127 | $2,643,500 | $144,373 | $144,373 | 5 | $144,373 | $5,749 |
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.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s grant program identifies four impact pillars: social justice and energy equality; education and workforce development; Mālama ʻĀina, including environmental stewardship and native species conservation; and community health and resilience. The program says preference is given to nonprofits in these areas, while statewide entities may also apply. It describes successful projects as those aligned with the pillars, demonstrating measurable community benefits, addressing unmet needs, and aiming for long-term positive effects.
Examples of supported organizations illustrate the range of grantees, without necessarily stating the foundation’s own mission. Searider Productions Foundation says its mission is to provide the Waiʻanae community, especially youth, with educational support, job training, and workforce development. Boys & Girls Clubs of Maui says it provides educational and recreational activities for youth ages six through eighteen across Maui. Living Pono Project says it works to revitalize Hawaiian culture through education, outreach, and environmental restoration. ClimbHI says it helps students pursue postsecondary education or employment by introducing them to career paths and the steps to reach their goals.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 15 grants totaling $248,836. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $100,000, with a median of $5,530.
Among the largest reported grants were $100,000 to Hawaii Agricultural Research Center for Phase 2 agrivoltaic research in Hawaii; $48,000 to Makaha Learning Center to support the launch of its Solar PV 101 program; $25,000 to Searider Productions Foundation for student technology equipment; and $15,000 to Boys & Girls Clubs of Maui for STEM kits. Other reported awards included $10,526 to University of Hawaii Foundation for the Onizuka Day of Exploration community event, $10,400 to Living Pono Project for agricultural and conservation program equipment and supplies, and $10,000 to Kako o Oiwi for Hawaiian cultural activities.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
AES Hawaii Foundation is led by Sandra W Larsen, President & Director on every filing since 2021; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sandra W Larsen
President & Director
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kris Kokame
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tyler Bostian
Director
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy T Bolan
Treasurer
Director & Treasurer → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kirstin M Punu
Vice President
Director, Secretary & Vice President → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Steven D Barnoski (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Daniel t Bostian (2022) — Director
- Former: Kristina n Kokame (2022) — Director & Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 AES Hawaii Foundation
How much does AES Hawaii Foundation give each year?
AES Hawaii Foundation gave $249K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $152K across 8 grants.
What is AES Hawaii Foundation's typical grant size?
AES Hawaii Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,530, and its average grant was $16,589, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from AES Hawaii Foundation that year got $18K on average.
Where does AES Hawaii Foundation give grants?
AES Hawaii 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 Waianae, HI (3 grants), Honolulu, HI (2 grants) and Kahuku, HI (2 grants).
Does AES Hawaii Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 7% of AES Hawaii Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are AES Hawaii Foundation's largest grantees?
AES Hawaii Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Hawaii Agricultural Research Center ($100,000), Makaha Learning Center ($48,000) and Searider Productions Foundation ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is AES Hawaii Foundation?
AES Hawaii Foundation reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $259K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $125K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does AES Hawaii Foundation fund?
The foundation’s grant program identifies four impact pillars: social justice and energy equality; education and workforce development; Mālama ʻĀina, including environmental stewardship and native species conservation; and community health and resilience. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from AES Hawaii Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
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.
Does AES Hawaii 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 2021–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). AES Hawaii Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/aes-hawaii-foundation-morg_98f475c845424340a77a61a81e692dda
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