TO DRIVE AND INSPIRE CHANGE TO ENSURE A LIVING HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE IN HAWAII AND BEYOND.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$32.1M
+13.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$402K
+322.7% YoY
Grant Count
2
+100.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$201K
+111.3% YoY
About Aha Punana Leo
Based on IRS filings
Aha Punana Leo is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in HILO, HI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $32.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $402K. Net investment income was $145K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $32,116,053 | $28,424,982 | $25,354,885 |
| Revenue | $11,143,951 | $9,482,632 | $8,674,857 |
| Expenses | $8,169,981 | $6,745,908 | $6,359,246 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $145,140 | $302,047 | $196,201 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Ke Kula O Nawahi ($392,047), Ke Kula O Nawahi ($9,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| KE KULA O NAWAHI KEAAU, HI | TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT | $392,047 |
| KE KULA O NAWAHI KEAAU, HI | EARLY LEARNING DUAL CREDIT PROGRAM | $9,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAUANOE KAMANA | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| WILLIAM H WILSON | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| KI'OPE RAYMOND | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| LARRY KIMURA | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| HULILAU WILSON | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| KEAWE LOPES | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| KA'IULANI LAEHA | CEO | 40 | $145,987 |
| K SEAN KEKINA | COO | 40 | $109,589 |
| CRISTIN GALLAGHER | CFO | 40 | $5,923 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Aha Punana Leo?
Aha Punana Leo is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in HILO, HI. It holds $32.1M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Aha Punana Leo?
As of 2024, Aha Punana Leo holds $32.1M in total assets with $11.1M in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $402K in 2024.
Where does Aha Punana Leo operate?
Aha Punana Leo has awarded grants in Hawaii.
What size grants does Aha Punana Leo award?
In 2024, Aha Punana Leo awarded 2 grants totaling $402K — an average of about $201K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Aha Punana Leo's EIN?
Aha Punana Leo's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-0226111. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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