Aukina Foundation
Aukina Foundation is a private foundation, based in Mililani, HI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. As of 2021, the organization holds $484K in total assets. In 2021, it awarded 1 grant totaling $25K.
Aukina Foundation at a glance
In short: Aukina Foundation gave $25K across 1 grant in 2021 (avg $25K), mostly in Hawaii. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $25,000
- -3.4% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 1
- -80.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $25,000
- +383.1% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $483,975
- -5.4% vs 2020
- Primary geography
- Hawaii (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Aukina Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Punahou School ($25K).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2021 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2021) to $26K (2020). In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Punahou School Honolulu, HI | For Children Education | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $483,975 | $25,228 | $52,336 | $25,000 | 1 | $24,809 |
| 2020 | $511,858 | $25,511 | $53,928 | $25,875 | 5 | $25,178 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Aukina Foundation reported a distributable amount of $25K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Aukina Foundation is led by James W. Austin, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
James W. Austin
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Warren J. Gunderson
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Donald P. Biddle
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Howard R. Green
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Aukina Foundation
How much does Aukina Foundation give each year?
Aukina Foundation gave $25K across 1 grant in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $26K across 5 grants.
How large is Aukina Foundation?
Aukina Foundation reported $484K in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $25K.
Where does Aukina Foundation operate?
Aukina Foundation has awarded grants in California, Hawaii.
How much is Aukina Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Aukina Foundation reported a distributable amount of $25K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Aukina Foundation's EIN?
Aukina Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-0328216. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
Live grants for the work Aukina Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Hancock Whitney Opportunity Grant (Hancock Whitney Community Reinvestment Act Program) Up to US $25,000 · Due October 30, 2026
- Boettcher Foundation Colorado Grantmaking: Rural Catalyst Grants US $1,000 - US $10,000 · Due October 30, 2026
- Boston Foundation: Safety Net Grants US $50,000 · Due October 30, 2026
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