Ahahui Koa Anuenue
Support and foster interest in the athletic programs of the university of Hawaii by raising funds to provide scholarships, recruiting resources, student-athlete services, school or school related facilities, and financial aid for needy and deserving students who participate in athletics, both inter-collegiate and intramural, at the university of Hawaii, thereby advancing education through promoting higher standards of scholarship and academic achievement among the athletes.
Key facts about Ahahui Koa Anuenue
In short: Ahahui Koa Anuenue gave $3.5M across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $690K), mostly in Hawaii. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- EIN
- 23-7253559
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,452,025
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- Average grant
- $690,405
- Median grant
- $264,497
- Total assets
- $5,655,710
- Primary geography
- Hawaii (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing
Total Assets
$5.7M
-10.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.5M
+59.4% YoY
Grant Count
5
+25.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$690K
+27.5% YoY
How Ahahui Koa Anuenue gives
- Giving grew 2881% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
About Ahahui Koa Anuenue
Based on IRS filings
Ahahui Koa Anuenue is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Honolulu, HI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $5.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $3.5M. Net investment income was $55K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $116K (2022) to $3.5M (2025). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $3.5M.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Hawaii ($3.4M across 4 grants). Together the top 2 received $3.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 15 (33%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Hawaii Honolulu, HI | Athletic Needs | $2,625,000 |
| University of Hawaii Honolulu, HI | Athletic Needs | $400,000 |
| University of Hawaii Honolulu, HI | Athletic Needs | $264,497 |
| University of Hawaii Honolulu, HI | Athletic Needs | $143,229 |
| University of Hawaii Foundation Honolulu, HI | Athletic Needs | $19,299 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,655,710 | $6,307,213 | $1,151,346 |
| Revenue | $4,962,250 | $8,717,595 | $434,425 |
| Expenses | $5,613,753 | $3,561,728 | $1,018,852 |
| Net Investment Income | $55,157 | $93 | $555 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 29, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 3, 2023)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ahahui Koa Anuenue is led by David Kawada, President on every filing since 2023; 2 of 34 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David Kawada
President
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$66K (2023) → $130K (2025)
Leslie Campaniano
Chairman
Director → Vice Chair, 2023
Vice Chair → Chairman, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Swoish
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan Hirota
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Fink
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Raymond Noh
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Cundiff
Director
Director → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Sinnett
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sean Sugai
Director
Vice Chairman → Chairman, 2023
Chairman → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tim Dolan
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tony Schmidt
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tyler Tokioka
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shelley Fey
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barney Choy
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Danny Cup Choy
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly Miyashiro
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristina Lockwood
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Tawara
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt Apana
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Tanaka
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Claire Tong
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gabe Lee
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Glenn Dela Cruz
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joy Barua
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kent Youel
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt Elliott
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rodd Yano
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ross Shimokawa
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shelly Quinones
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Subbu Venkataraman
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Estermann
COO
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$66K (2023) → $89K (2025)
Alan Matsui
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Wagoner
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ken Kawahara
Vice Chairman
Director → Vice Chairman, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (16)
- Former: Brennon Morioka (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: David Lassner (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Craig Angelos (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Vince Baldemor (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Alton Miyashiro (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Art Gladstone (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Brian Kealoha (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: David Matlin (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Denis Isono (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Donald Takaki (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Gabriel Lee (2020–2022) — Chairman
- Former: Kimberly Fujiuchi (2020–2022) — COO
- Former: Mary Ann Sacharski (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Stanley Ching (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Stephen Teves (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Justin Clapp (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $130K, to David Kawada (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Ahahui Koa Anuenue
How much does Ahahui Koa Anuenue give each year?
Ahahui Koa Anuenue gave $3.5M across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $2.2M across 4 grants.
What is Ahahui Koa Anuenue's typical grant size?
Ahahui Koa Anuenue's median grant in 2025 was $264,497, and its average grant was $690,405, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Ahahui Koa Anuenue give grants?
Ahahui Koa Anuenue gives mostly in Hawaii: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Honolulu, HI (5 grants).
Does Ahahui Koa Anuenue give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Ahahui Koa Anuenue's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Athletic Needs" (5 grants).
How large is Ahahui Koa Anuenue?
Ahahui Koa Anuenue reported $5.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.0M.
What is Ahahui Koa Anuenue?
Ahahui Koa Anuenue is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Honolulu, HI. It holds $5.7M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Ahahui Koa Anuenue's EIN?
Ahahui Koa Anuenue's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7253559. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
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