Art Explorium
Art Explorium is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Honolulu, HI. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $12K. Net investment income was $2.
Art Explorium at a glance
In short: Art Explorium gave $12K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in Hawaii. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $11,757
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $11,757
- Median grant
- $11,757
- Primary geography
- Hawaii (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who Art Explorium funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Honolulu Biennial Foundation ($12K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $12K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Honolulu Biennial Foundation Honolulu, HI | Dissolution Distribution | $11,757 |
Ready to take the next step with Art Explorium?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $-49,360 | $30,924 | $11,757 | 1 | $11,757 | $2 |
| 2023 | $80,284 | $3 | $24,054 | — | — | $23,573 | $3 |
| 2022 | $104,335 | $80,653 | $37,768 | — | — | $37,014 | $1 |
| 2021 | $62,210 | $-5,408 | $115,366 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $187,072 | $236,326 | $253,485 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $203,952 | $207,046 | $216,844 | — | — | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Art Explorium is led by Taiji Terasaki, President, Treasurer & D since 2021 (on filings since 2019); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Taiji Terasaki
President, Treasurer & D
President, Treasurer & Director → President, Treasurer & D, 2021
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Naoko Terasaki
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Watanabe
Secretary & D
Secretary & Director → Secretary & D, 2022
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nathan Smith
Vice President & D
Vice President & Director → Vice President & D, 2022
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Heather Williams (2019–2021) — Executive Di
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Art Explorium
How much does Art Explorium give each year?
Art Explorium gave $12K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Art Explorium?
Art Explorium is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Honolulu, HI.
Where does Art Explorium operate?
Art Explorium has awarded grants in Hawaii.
What is Art Explorium's EIN?
Art Explorium's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-2910072. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 14, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 1, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 20, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 24, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Art Explorium's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders with grantees in common, and similar funders in Hawaii
Mediathe Foundation Inc
Dana Point, CA
The foundation supports U.S. nonprofits working in arts—especially live music combined with visual or multimedia work—as well as humanitarian, environmental, and medical research causes. Its 2025 grants ranged from $2,500 to $247,000, with a median of $5,000; while based in California, most 2025 funding went to organizations in New York. It makes grants to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$1.3M
Grants
19
Total Given
$505K
Cooke Foundation Limited
Honolulu, HI
The Cooke Foundation supports Hawaiʻi community organizations in arts, culture and humanities, education, the environment, and human services; its FY2027 application round focuses on arts and arts education. Recent grants ranged from $3,150 to $200,000, with a median of $20,000, and all 2025 funding went to Hawaiʻi recipients. It accepts applications for the FY2027 arts and arts education round; its annual grants to five selected institutions are not open for application.
Assets
$16.0M
Grants
56
Total Given
$1.4M
Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau
Honolulu, HI
The Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau funds organizations and programs connected to tourism and community benefit, including cultural arts, education, agriculture, and film. Its 2023 grants averaged about $58,000, with recipients mainly in Hawaii but also in Florida and New York. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$17.8M
Grants
67
Total Given
$3.9M
J Watumull Fund
Honolulu, HI
J Watumull Fund supports public charities and schools across areas including arts, education, health, community services, and child welfare; most of its 2024 grant dollars went to Hawaii. Its grants ranged from $500 to $50,000, with a median of $2,000. It accepts applications anytime.
Assets
$12.1M
Grants
275
Total Given
$684K
The Sidney E Frank Foundation
Harrison, NY
The Sidney E. Frank Foundation funds arts, education, and medical and life sciences, including arts access and education, support for underserved students, and celiac disease services and research. Its 2024 grants ranged from $2,000 to $2 million, with a median of $20,000, and most funding went to New York, followed by Rhode Island and California. It does not accept unsolicited requests and considers proposals by invitation.
Assets
$324.8M
Grants
161
Total Given
$22.5M
Atherton Family Foundation
Honolulu, HI
The Atherton Family Foundation funds Hawai‘i-serving nonprofits in arts and culture, community development, education, environment, health, human services, spiritual development, and youth development, with an emphasis on collaborative systems change. Its stated average awards for 2026 are about $13,500 for program grants and $41,500 for capital grants. It accepts applications through its online process at scheduled deadlines.
Assets
$82.9M
Grants
1
Total Given
$5.6M
More similar funders
More Funders in Hawaii
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from Art Explorium's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Art Explorium down — hundreds of funders to go?