Aloha Foundation
Aloha Foundation is a private foundation based in Waimanalo, Hawaii. It supports nonprofit organizations working on state tax and budget policies related to the well-being, economic security, and justice of women, children, and families, as well as community development, voting rights, food security, and sustainable environmental programs and policies.
Aloha Foundation at a glance
In short: Aloha Foundation gave $83K across 40 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), top state Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $83,480
- Grants made (2024)
- 40
- Average grant
- $2,087
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $643,652
- Primary geography
- Colorado (33% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Aloha Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 41-563 Waikupanaha Place, Waimanalo, HI 96795
Phone: (808) 722-1626
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Aloha Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Tides Foundation ($10K). Together the top 10 received $53K.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 40 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Colorado (33%), Hawaii (15%), California (13%), Maryland (10%), and Missouri (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 40 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Aloha Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 219% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 40 grants totaling $83K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tides Foundation San Francisco, CA | Operational Support | $10,000 |
| Fair Vote Silver Spring, MD | Operational Support | $6,000 |
| Heartland Fund Saint Joseph, MO | Operational Support | $5,000 |
| Malama Honua Pub Ch School Waimanalo, HI | Operational Support | $5,000 |
| Colorado Youth Corps Association Denver, CO | Operational Support | $5,000 |
| Center for Common Ground Ruther Glan, VA | Operational Support | $5,000 |
| Colorado Conservation Education FD Denver, CO | Operational Support | $5,000 |
| Rose Community Foundation Denver, CO | Operational Support | $4,000 |
| The Bell Policy Center Denver, CO | Operational Support | $4,000 |
| Colorado Fiscal Institute Denver, CO | Operational Support | $4,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $643,652 | $47,630 | $103,004 | $83,480 | 40 | $83,480 | $20,613 | $38,139 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Aloha Foundation reported a distributable amount of $38K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s 2024 filing describes support for nonprofit organizations conducting research and education on state tax and budget policies, and for organizations supporting community development, voting rights, food security, and sustainable environmental programs and policies.
Its grantees illustrate some of this work. Conservation Colorado says it works to advance climate action and environmental justice. The Center for Common Ground says it educates and empowers voters of color in voter-suppression states. The Bell Policy Center says its mission is to promote economic mobility for every Coloradan.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 40 grants totaling $83,480. Grants ranged from $180 to $10,000, with a median of $1,000. The largest grants included Tides Foundation ($10,000), Fair Vote ($6,000), and Heartland Fund, Malama Honua Public Charter School, Colorado Youth Corps Association, Center for Common Ground, and Colorado Conservation Education Foundation ($5,000 each). Other grants included Rose Community Foundation, The Bell Policy Center, and Colorado Fiscal Institute ($4,000 each).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Minna Buck, Carolyn Buck-Luce, Beverly Buck, and Michael Buck as trustees.
Aloha Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Beverly Buck
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Carolyn Buck-Luce
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Michael Buck
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Minna Buck
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 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 Aloha Foundation
How much does Aloha Foundation give each year?
Aloha Foundation gave $83K across 40 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Aloha Foundation's typical grant size?
Aloha Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,087, across 40 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Aloha Foundation give grants?
Aloha Foundation's top state is Colorado, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Hawaii (15%) and California (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, CO (7 grants), Washington, DC (5 grants), Waimanalo, HI (3 grants) and Wailuku, HI (2 grants).
Does Aloha Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Aloha Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (40 of 40) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Aloha Foundation's largest grantees?
Aloha Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Tides Foundation ($10,000), Fair Vote ($6,000) and Heartland Fund ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 25% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Aloha Foundation?
Aloha Foundation reported $644K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $83K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $38K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Aloha Foundation fund?
The foundation’s 2024 filing describes support for nonprofit organizations conducting research and education on state tax and budget policies, and for organizations supporting community development, voting rights, food security, and sustainable environmental programs and policies. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Aloha Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Aloha Foundation's EIN?
Aloha Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-1365260. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024.
Does Aloha Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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Grantable. (2026). Aloha Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/aloha-foundation-morg_226dd8a704e64a32a075363321419ed1
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