Aharo Hawaii
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Aharo Hawaii at a glance
In short: Aharo Hawaii gave $429K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $86K), mostly in Hawaii. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $428,743
- -29.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $85,749
- -43.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $42,704
- Total assets
- $866,068
- -4.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Hawaii (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Aharo Hawaii funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Hamakua-Kohala Health Center Inc ($191K). Together the top 5 received $429K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 21 (52%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Aharo Hawaii gives
- Giving grew 474% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $75K (2021) to $608K (2023). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $429K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hamakua-Kohala Health Center Inc Honokaa, HI | Participation in Pay for Performance Program (P4P) | $191,265 |
| Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center Waianae, HI | Participation in Pay for Performance Program (P4P) | $170,500 |
| Hana Health Hana, HI | Participation in Pay for Performance Program (P4P) | $42,704 |
| Molokai Community Health Center Kaunakakai, HI | Participation in Pay for Performance Program (P4P) | $15,230 |
| Waimanalo Health Center Waimanalo, HI | Participation in Pay for Performance Program (P4P) | $9,044 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $866,068 | $726,340 | $676,723 | $428,743 | 5 | $20,817 |
| 2023 | $907,393 | $839,626 | $731,240 | $607,915 | 4 | — |
| 2022 | $1,061,506 | $733,832 | $831,988 | $495,073 | 5 | — |
| 2021 | $901,635 | $523,121 | $318,953 | $74,737 | 2 | — |
| 2020 | $601,772 | $608,922 | $348,197 | $225,933 | 5 | — |
About Aharo Hawaii
Based on IRS filings
Aharo Hawaii is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Waianae, HI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $866K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $429K. Net investment income was $21K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Aharo Hawaii is led by Richard P. Bettini, President & Director since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Richard P. Bettini
President & Director
Immediate Past President & Director → President & Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Oneha
Secretary & Director
Secretary & Director → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → Secretary & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cheryl Vasconcellos
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Catherine Marquette
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shanna Willing
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John White
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Milton Cortez
Vice President & Director
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cindy Yee
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Helen Kekalia Wescoatt (2020–2023) — Vice President & Director
- Former: Irene J. Carpenter (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Christian Alameda (2020–2022) — Treasurer & Director
- Former: James Z. Chen (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Keith Lee (2021) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Aharo Hawaii
How much does Aharo Hawaii give each year?
Aharo Hawaii gave $429K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $608K across 4 grants.
What is Aharo Hawaii's typical grant size?
Aharo Hawaii's median grant in 2024 was $42,704, and its average grant was $85,749, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Aharo Hawaii give grants?
Aharo Hawaii gives mostly in Hawaii: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does Aharo Hawaii give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Aharo Hawaii's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Participation in Pay for Performance Program (P4P)" (5 grants).
Who are Aharo Hawaii's largest grantees?
Aharo Hawaii's largest 2024 grantees include Hamakua-Kohala Health Center Inc ($191,265), Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center ($170,500) and Hana Health ($42,704), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 94% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Aharo Hawaii?
Aharo Hawaii reported $866K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $726K.
What is Aharo Hawaii?
Aharo Hawaii is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Waianae, HI. It holds $866K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Aharo Hawaii's EIN?
Aharo Hawaii's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2848796. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 20, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 17, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 18, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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