Church Expansion and Capital Fund
Church Expansion and Capital Fund is a private foundation, based in Honolulu, HI. IRS filing data is available for 2021. As of 2021, the organization holds $2K in total assets. In 2021, it awarded 1 grant totaling $455K. Net investment income was $67.
Church Expansion and Capital Fund at a glance
In short: Church Expansion and Capital Fund gave $455K across 1 grant in 2021 (avg $455K), mostly in Hawaii. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $454,686
- Grants made (2021)
- 1
- Average grant
- $454,686
- Median grant
- $454,686
- Total assets
- $2,025
- 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 Church Expansion and Capital Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Hawaii Assisted Housing Inc ($455K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 1 grant of 1 (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
How Church Expansion and Capital Fund gives
- In 2021 it paid out well above 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 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $455K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii Assisted Housing Inc Honolulu, HI | Contribution | $454,686 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $2,025 | $67 | $454,873 | $454,686 | 1 | $454,686 | $67 | $14,101 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Church Expansion and Capital Fund reported a distributable amount of $14K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Church Expansion and Capital Fund is led by Mark Y. Watase, President & Director on the 2021 filing; none of the 4 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Mark Y. Watase
President & Director
New on the 2021 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carlton A. Shiraki
Vice President & Director
New on the 2021 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dennis T. Oshiro
Treasurer & Director
New on the 2021 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth K. Ashitomi
Secretary & Director
New on the 2021 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 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 Church Expansion and Capital Fund
How much does Church Expansion and Capital Fund give each year?
Church Expansion and Capital Fund gave $455K across 1 grant in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Church Expansion and Capital Fund?
Church Expansion and Capital Fund reported $2K in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $455K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $14K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Church Expansion and Capital Fund operate?
Church Expansion and Capital Fund has awarded grants in Hawaii.
What is Church Expansion and Capital Fund's EIN?
Church Expansion and Capital Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-0260298. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2021
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