Donald and Astrid Monson
Donald and Astrid Monson is a private foundation focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Honolulu, HI. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $883K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $65K. Net investment income was $106K.
Donald and Astrid Monson at a glance
In short: Donald and Astrid Monson gave $65K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in Hawaii. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $64,767
- +59.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,196
- +59.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,000
- Total assets
- $883,249
- +5.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Hawaii (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Donald and Astrid Monson funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was League of Women Voters Honolulu ($10K). Together the top 8 received $60K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($5,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 50 grants of 50 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How Donald and Astrid Monson gives
- Giving grew 39% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 122% of 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
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $39K (2023) to $65K (2025). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $65K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| League of Women Voters Honolulu Honolulu, HI | Voter debate expenses, including rent and audio-visual services | $10,171 |
| 808 Cleanups Honolulu, HI | Purchaase native Hawaiian plants, soil, watering supplies, ahnd tools for volunteers and educational materials. | $10,000 |
| Kokua Kalihi Valley Honolulu, HI | Maintain and improve soil health for the Mahiaina program; purchase needed tools; collect stories and input from community, elevate comumunity voices in digital and printed material to advocate for increased green spaces. | $10,000 |
| Maunalua Fishpond Heritage Center Honolulu, HI | Promote volunteerism through educational learning about fishponds. Enhance and build a sustainable fishpond. Promote diverse ecosytems within the fishpond. | $7,000 |
| Hawaii's Thousand Friends Kailua, HI | Collect data for surface and sub- surface features such as trails, walls, structural foundations, and sinkholes on Ewa plains as part of archaeological reconnaisance. | $7,000 |
| League of Women Voters of Hawaii Honolulu, HI | Voter debate expenses, including rent and audio-visual services | $5,596 |
| Story Catcher Honolulu, HI | Piilani Memorial Award. | $5,000 |
| Honolulu Civil Beat Honolulu, HI | Sunshine project. Civil Cafes to be held at the capitol and recorded for community access. The panel will discuss topisc of interest to the community. | $5,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $883,249 | $126,464 | $78,757 | $64,767 | 9 | $57,767 | $105,892 | $47,362 |
| 2024 | $835,542 | $18,264 | $51,621 | $40,712 | 9 | $40,712 | $8,751 | $43,851 |
| 2023 | $868,899 | $46,339 | $52,017 | $38,510 | 10 | $39,081 | $38,242 | $42,558 |
| 2022 | $874,577 | $119,361 | $62,540 | $46,593 | 10 | $46,593 | $96,205 | $49,284 |
| 2021 | $823,756 | $72,599 | $64,913 | $47,750 | 12 | — | $52,202 | $43,947 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Donald and Astrid Monson reported a distributable amount of $47K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Donald and Astrid Monson is led by Elizabeth Reilly, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Elizabeth Reilly
President
On filings since 2021
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Debbie Lau Okamura
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Marker
Director
Vice President → Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Valerie Moore
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Hammond
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Donna Wong
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jolie Wanger
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda Kaleo Paik
Secretary & Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2023
Treasurer → Secretary & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Jay Miyaki (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Lyla Berg (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Piilani Kaopuiki (2021–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Randy Ching (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Kaleo Paik (2021) — Director
- Former: Leonard Smothermon (2021) — Former Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Donald and Astrid Monson
How much does Donald and Astrid Monson give each year?
Donald and Astrid Monson gave $65K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $41K across 9 grants.
What is Donald and Astrid Monson's typical grant size?
Donald and Astrid Monson's median grant in 2025 was $7,000, and its average grant was $7,196, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Donald and Astrid Monson give grants?
Donald and Astrid Monson gives mostly in Hawaii: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Honolulu, HI (7 grants).
Does Donald and Astrid Monson give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Donald and Astrid Monson's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Donald and Astrid Monson's largest grantees?
Donald and Astrid Monson's largest 2025 grantees include League of Women Voters Honolulu ($10,171), 808 Cleanups ($10,000) and Kokua Kalihi Valley ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($5,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Donald and Astrid Monson?
Donald and Astrid Monson reported $883K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $58K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $47K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Donald and Astrid Monson?
Donald and Astrid Monson is a private foundation focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Honolulu, HI. It holds $883K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Donald and Astrid Monson's EIN?
Donald and Astrid Monson's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 97-0355692. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 10, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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