Allen L & Nobuko Zecha Foundation
The Allen L & Nobuko Zecha Foundation is a private foundation based in Honolulu, Hawaii. Its 2021 IRS filing is marked as a final return and states that the foundation completely liquidated as of December 31, 2021; it appears to have wound down and stopped grantmaking.
Allen L & Nobuko Zecha Foundation at a glance
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Allen L & Nobuko Zecha Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 1350 Ala Moana Boulevard 802, Honolulu, HI 96814
Phone: (808) 597-1660
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Allen L & Nobuko Zecha Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 18 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation was based in Honolulu, Hawaii. Its 2020 grants included organizations in Honolulu and organizations in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, and Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2020, annual grant giving ranged from $155K (2020) to $302K (2019). In 2020 it made 16 grants totaling $155K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii Pacific University Honolulu, HI | Education | $140,000 |
| Straub Foundation Honolulu, HI | Health & Wellness | $3,000 |
| Hawaii Opera Theatre Honolulu, HI | Arts & Culture | $2,000 |
| Stanford University Stanford, CA | Education | $2,000 |
| Dickinson College Carlisle, PA | Education | $1,500 |
| Kuakini Foundation Honolulu, HI | Health & Wellness | $1,000 |
| Honolulu Museum of Art Honolulu, HI | Art & Culture | $1,000 |
| Hawaii Symphony Orchestra Honolulu, HI | Arts & Culture | $1,000 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA | Education | $1,000 |
| Bishop Museum Honolulu, HI | Art & Culture | $750 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | — | $-768 | $157,348 | $155,205 | 16 | — | $2,745 |
| 2019 | $158,116 | $57,055 | $307,327 | $301,500 | 2 | $51,228 | $18,849 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2020 grants included support for educational, health, and arts organizations. For example, Hawaii Pacific University describes its mission as providing an international learning community and an American education grounded in the liberal arts. Straub Foundation says its mission is to create a healthier Hawaiʻi, while Hawaiʻi Opera Theatre describes a commitment to engaging creators and music lovers who reflect Hawaiʻi’s diversity.
Grantmaking
In 2020, the foundation made 16 grants totaling $155,205. Listed grants ranged from $1,000 to $140,000. The largest listed grant was $140,000 to Hawaii Pacific University. Other notable grants included $3,000 to Straub Foundation, $2,000 to Hawaiʻi Opera Theatre, and $1,500 to Dickinson College.
The filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It reports no activity after December 31, 2020, so this is not current application guidance.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2021 filing lists Allen L. Zecha and Nobuko N. Zecha as trustees.
Allen L & Nobuko Zecha Foundation's 2021 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Allen L. Zecha
Trustee
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nobuko N. Zecha
Trustee
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2021. "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 Allen L & Nobuko Zecha Foundation
What does Allen L & Nobuko Zecha Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2020 grants included support for educational, health, and arts organizations. For example, Hawaii Pacific University describes its mission as providing an international learning community and an American education grounded in the liberal arts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Allen L & Nobuko Zecha Foundation?
Allen L & Nobuko Zecha Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does Allen L & Nobuko Zecha Foundation make grants?
The foundation was based in Honolulu, Hawaii. Its 2020 grants included organizations in Honolulu and organizations in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, and Cambridge, Massachusetts.
What is Allen L & Nobuko Zecha Foundation's EIN?
Allen L & Nobuko Zecha Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-0343696. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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