Armstrong Foundation
The Armstrong Foundation is a private foundation based in Honolulu, Hawaii. In filing year 2024, it reported 11 charitable grants totaling $749,300 to organizations in Hawaii and other states.
Armstrong Foundation at a glance
In short: Armstrong Foundation gave $749K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $68K), mostly in Hawaii. 45% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $749,300
- +581.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +57.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $68,118
- +333.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $172,828
- -58.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 45% first-time grantees (5 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Hawaii (54% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Armstrong Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing says the board reviews requests from recognized 501(c)(3) organizations and makes contributions based on the merit of applications received. Applicants should submit a letter from a recognized 501(c)(3) organization stating the amount needed and purpose of the funds. The filing says there are no submission deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: Robert H Armstrong
Mailing address: 80 Sand Island Access Road Ste 209, Honolulu, HI 96819
Phone: (808) 848-2484
Email: bob@armstrongbuilders.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Armstrong Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Cancer Society ($343K). Together the top 10 received $749K.
Grant Size Distribution
64 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 60 grants of 64 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 54% of grant dollars went to recipients in Hawaii and 46% to recipients in Maryland. The filing also lists recipients in Illinois, Virginia, and Washington, DC, each accounting for 0% of grant dollars when rounded.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Armstrong Foundation open to new grantees?
45%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 11 grantees (45%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $131K; repeat grants $16K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 36% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 7705% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2022) to $749K (2024). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $749K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Cancer Society Hagerstown, MD | Charitable | $343,000 |
| Hawaii Community Foundation Kahului, HI | Charitable | $300,000 |
| Hawaiian Humane Society Honolulu, HI | Charitable | $89,000 |
| NA Kama Kai Waianae, HI | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association Chicago, IL | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Friends of Waikiki Aquarium Honolulu, HI | Charitable | $1,500 |
| The Outdoor Circle Honolulu, HI | Charitable | $1,000 |
| YMCA of Honolulu Honolulu, HI | Charitable | $1,000 |
| The Nature Conservatory Arlington, VA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| US Holocaust Memorial Museum SW Washington, DC | Charitable | $200 |
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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 | $172,828 | $501,317 | $751,237 | $749,300 | 11 | $749,300 | $15,012 | $12,135 |
| 2023 | $420,996 | $526,873 | $111,506 | $110,000 | 7 | $109,800 | $10,279 | $9,690 |
| 2022 | $5,626 | $5,000 | $7,054 | $6,350 | 8 | $5,350 | — | $232 |
| 2021 | $7,683 | — | $11,203 | $9,600 | 7 | $9,500 | — | $730 |
| 2020 | $18,886 | $100,000 | $90,404 | $88,695 | 31 | — | — | $390 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Armstrong Foundation reported a distributable amount of $12K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for the Hawaiian Humane Society, whose mission is to improve animal welfare through care, education, legislation, and prevention, and to promote the human-animal bond and humane treatment of all animals. Nā Kama Kai describes its work as empowering children by connecting them to the ocean and land and nurturing care for the natural environment. The Outdoor Circle describes itself as a statewide environmental nonprofit working to protect Hawaii’s natural and scenic beauty through community projects, education, and advocacy.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 11 grants totaling $749,300. Grants ranged from $100 to $343,000, with a median grant of $1,500. Its largest grants were $343,000 to the American Cancer Society in Hagerstown, Maryland; $300,000 to the Hawaii Community Foundation in Kahului, Hawaii; and $89,000 to the Hawaiian Humane Society in Honolulu.
The foundation also gave $10,000 to Nā Kama Kai and $1,500 to Friends of Waikiki Aquarium. The other listed grants included $2,500 to the Alzheimer’s Association, $1,000 each to The Outdoor Circle, YMCA of Honolulu, and The Nature Conservancy, $200 to the US Holocaust Memorial Museum, and $100 to AMVETS-Hawaii.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Robert H. Armstrong as president, treasurer, and director; Kelly R. Armstrong as vice president, secretary, and director; and Dean I. Sugimoto as director.
Armstrong Foundation is led by Robert H. Armstrong, President, Treasurer & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert H. Armstrong
President, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Dean I. Sugimoto
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kelly R. Armstrong
Vice President, Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 Armstrong Foundation
How much does Armstrong Foundation give each year?
Armstrong Foundation gave $749K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $110K across 7 grants.
What is Armstrong Foundation's typical grant size?
Armstrong Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,500, and its average grant was $68,118, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Armstrong Foundation that year got $131K on average.
Where does Armstrong Foundation give grants?
Armstrong Foundation gives mostly in Hawaii: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Maryland (46%). The most frequent recipient cities were Honolulu, HI (5 grants).
Does Armstrong Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Armstrong Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (11 grants).
Who are Armstrong Foundation's largest grantees?
Armstrong Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include American Cancer Society ($343,000), Hawaii Community Foundation ($300,000) and Hawaiian Humane Society ($89,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 98% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Armstrong Foundation?
Armstrong Foundation reported $173K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $749K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $12K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Armstrong Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for the Hawaiian Humane Society, whose mission is to improve animal welfare through care, education, legislation, and prevention, and to promote the human-animal bond and humane treatment of all animals. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Armstrong Foundation?
The filing says the board reviews requests from recognized 501(c)(3) organizations and makes contributions based on the merit of applications received. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Armstrong Foundation's EIN?
Armstrong Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-0308992. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Armstrong Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/armstrong-foundation-morg_775047f95c0f42958021d78553371f6c
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