Difference Makers of Hawaii

Private foundation Honolulu, HI EIN: 82-1441133

Difference Makers of Hawaii is a private foundation focused on Mental Health & Crisis Intervention, based in Honolulu, HI. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2K in total assets.

Difference Makers of Hawaii at a glance

Total assets
$2,250
Revenue (2025)
$2,250
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.

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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenue
2025$2,250$2,250

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Difference Makers of Hawaii's only listed officer is Heather Faustin, Founder on every filing since 2023 (uncompensated).

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Heather Faustin

    Founder

    On filings since 2023

    25 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 Difference Makers of Hawaii

How large is Difference Makers of Hawaii?

Difference Makers of Hawaii reported $2K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $2K.

What is Difference Makers of Hawaii?

Difference Makers of Hawaii is a private foundation focused on Mental Health & Crisis Intervention, based in Honolulu, HI. It holds $2K in total assets as of 2025.

What is Difference Makers of Hawaii's EIN?

Difference Makers of Hawaii's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-1441133. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.

Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Data update history

(3)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 10, 2026)
  2. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 8, 2026)
  3. IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2023

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