Arthur H Abernethy Trust
Arthur H Abernethy Trust is a private foundation, based in Honolulu, HI. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $720K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $42K. Net investment income was $50K.
Arthur H Abernethy Trust at a glance
In short: Arthur H Abernethy Trust gave $42K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $42K), mostly in Hawaii. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $42,000
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $42,000
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $42,000
- Total assets
- $720,238
- -0.2% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Hawaii (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026.
Who Arthur H Abernethy Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Queens Medical Center ($42K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Arthur H Abernethy Trust gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−7%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 90% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2021) to $45K (2023). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $42K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Queens Medical Center Honolulu, HI | Assist Patients with | $42,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $720,238 | $60,950 | $62,176 | $42,000 | 1 | $49,337 | $50,187 | $55,009 |
| 2025 | $721,464 | $103,964 | $59,520 | $42,000 | 1 | $48,978 | $93,832 | $49,876 |
| 2024 | $677,021 | $47,219 | $55,778 | $40,000 | 1 | $46,666 | $38,107 | $45,944 |
| 2023 | $685,218 | $27,077 | $61,770 | $45,000 | 1 | $51,484 | $18,099 | $44,389 |
| 2022 | $720,363 | $74,516 | $56,110 | $40,000 | 1 | $46,185 | $64,831 | $52,015 |
| 2021 | $701,959 | $27,604 | $55,137 | $40,000 | 1 | — | $17,158 | $45,945 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Arthur H Abernethy Trust reported a distributable amount of $55K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Arthur H Abernethy Trust's only listed officer is Bank Of Hawaii, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
Bank Of Hawaii
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$13K (2021) → $11K (2026)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $11K, to Bank of Hawaii (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Arthur H Abernethy Trust
How much does Arthur H Abernethy Trust give each year?
Arthur H Abernethy Trust gave $42K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $42K across 1 grant.
How large is Arthur H Abernethy Trust?
Arthur H Abernethy Trust reported $720K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $49K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $55K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
Where does Arthur H Abernethy Trust operate?
Arthur H Abernethy Trust has awarded grants in Hawaii.
What is Arthur H Abernethy Trust's EIN?
Arthur H Abernethy Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3275323. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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