Ahahui Siwila Hawaii
Ahahui Siwila Hawaii supports the civic, cultural, and educational advancement of the Native Hawaiian community by providing financial and administrative support to the Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs, its councils and member clubs, and other Native Hawaiian organizations through grants, training, shared services, cultural programs, and preservation initiatives.
Ahahui Siwila Hawaii at a glance
In short: Ahahui Siwila Hawaii gave $110K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $16K), mostly in Hawaii. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $109,550
- +60.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +75.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $15,650
- -8.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $264,982
- +20.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Hawaii (79% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated November 2026.
Who Ahahui Siwila Hawaii funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs ($50K). Together the top 7 received $110K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 11 (82%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $68K (2024) to $110K (2025). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $110K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs Honolulu, HI | Support for Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs convention operations, audiovisual and delegate services, educational activities, and related organizational programs advancing Native Hawaiian civic engagement, culture, education, and community welfare. | $50,000 |
| Hawaii Council | Support for the Hawaii Council convention luau fundraiser and related cultural, educational, and community programs benefiting its member Hawaiian Civic Clubs. | $13,000 |
| Las Vegas Hawaiian Civic Club Las Vegas, NV | Support for Prince Kuhio commemorative activities and development of a Native Hawaiian plant garden, including cultural education, community participation, and the preservation and perpetuation of Native Hawaiian traditions. | $10,000 |
| Moanalua Gardens Foundation Inc Honolulu, HI | Support for the 2025 Prince Lot Hula Festival, a cultural program honoring Prince Lot Kapuaiwa and perpetuating Native Hawaiian hula, chant, music, and traditional cultural practices through public performances, demonstrations, and educational activities. | $10,000 |
| The Friends of Iolani Palace Honolulu, HI | Sponsorship of the 2025 Iolani Palace Poi Supper to support the preservation, restoration, interpretation, and public celebration of Iolani Palace and its Native Hawaiian cultural and historical significance. | $10,000 |
| Waimea Hawaiian Civic Club Kamuela, HI | Support for a scholarship fundraiser, production of a cultural video concerning Hokulea, and voyage participation connected with the Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs convention. | $8,550 |
| Wai Ola Honolulu, HI | Support for the 2025 Kumulipo Experience at Iolani Palace, a free cultural program presenting the Kumulipo through Native Hawaiian chant and providing cultural education honoring Queen Liliuokalani and perpetuating Kanaka Oiwi traditions. | $8,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $264,982 | $235,000 | $221,023 | $109,550 | 7 |
| 2024 | $219,955 | $234,000 | $127,163 | $68,326 | 4 |
| 2023 | $122,349 | $130,000 | $104,947 | — | — |
| 2022 | $125,104 | $100,028 | $74,924 | $68,724 | Total only |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Ahahui Siwila Hawaii
Based on IRS filings
Ahahui Siwila Hawaii is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Honolulu, HI. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $265K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $110K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ahahui Siwila Hawaii is led by Leilani Williams Solomon, President since 2024 (on filings since 2022); none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Leilani Williams Solomon
President
Treasurer → President, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cynthia Crain
Director
Vice President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elena Farden
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Benton Kealiikiamoku Pang
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charlene Lui
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Leilani Williams-Solomon (2023) — President
- Former: Dreana Kalili (2022) — President
- Former: Lori Tomczyk (2022) — Director
- Former: LuAnn Faborito (2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 Ahahui Siwila Hawaii
How much does Ahahui Siwila Hawaii give each year?
Ahahui Siwila Hawaii gave $110K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $68K across 4 grants.
What is Ahahui Siwila Hawaii's typical grant size?
Ahahui Siwila Hawaii's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $15,650, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Ahahui Siwila Hawaii give grants?
Ahahui Siwila Hawaii gives mostly in Hawaii: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Nevada (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Honolulu, HI (4 grants).
Does Ahahui Siwila Hawaii give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Ahahui Siwila Hawaii's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Ahahui Siwila Hawaii's largest grantees?
Ahahui Siwila Hawaii's largest 2025 grantees include Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs ($50,000), Hawaii Council ($13,000) and Las Vegas Hawaiian Civic Club ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Ahahui Siwila Hawaii?
Ahahui Siwila Hawaii reported $265K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $235K.
What is Ahahui Siwila Hawaii?
Ahahui Siwila Hawaii is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Honolulu, HI. It holds $265K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Ahahui Siwila Hawaii's EIN?
Ahahui Siwila Hawaii's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-2838594. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 15, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 28, 2026)
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