Ahu ILI
To provide support services to kanu o ka 'aina learning 'ohana in furtherance of its mission to administer programs for the advancement of the education and culture of the hawaiian people.
Ahu ILI at a glance
In short: Ahu ILI gave $340K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $170K), mostly in Hawaii. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $340,100
- +939.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $170,050
- +419.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $170,050
- Total assets
- $3,682,434
- +1.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Hawaii (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated November 2026.
Who Ahu ILI funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Kanu O Ka 'Aina New Century Public Charter School ($170K). Together the top 2 received $340K.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $33K (2024) to $340K (2025). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $340K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kanu O Ka 'Aina New Century Public Charter School Kamuela, HI | Empower native hawaiian communities through climate resilience initiatives rooted in traditional knowledge to build generational awareness and adaptation strategies. Support native hawaiians in addressing climate challenges by combining indigenous practices with modern methods to foster sustainable living, food sovereignty, and environmental stewardship across communities. | $170,050 |
| Kanu O Ka 'Aina Learning Ohana Kamuela, HI | To Support Malamapoki'i Preschool Program. | $170,050 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,682,434 | $394,344 | $349,453 | $340,100 | 2 | $36,344 |
| 2024 | $3,637,543 | $36,344 | $34,177 | $32,710 | 1 | $36,344 |
| 2023 | $3,635,585 | $3,635,611 | $235 | — | — | $1,211 |
About Ahu ILI
Based on IRS filings
Ahu ILI is a public charity, based in Kamuela, HI. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $340K. Net investment income was $36K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ahu ILI is led by Mary Katie Benioni, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mary Katie Benioni
President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Thatcher
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gennaro J. Zarro Jr.
Vice President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven A. Hirakami
Former Treasurer
Treasurer → Former Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Taffi U. Wise
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 Ahu ILI
How much does Ahu ILI give each year?
Ahu ILI gave $340K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $33K across 1 grant.
How large is Ahu ILI?
Ahu ILI reported $3.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $394K.
Where does Ahu ILI operate?
Ahu ILI has awarded grants in Hawaii.
What is Ahu ILI's EIN?
Ahu ILI's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-3426743. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 23, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 7, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 10, 2026)
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