Dr Arthur & Bonnie Ennis Foundation
The Dr Arthur & Bonnie Ennis Foundation is a private foundation based in Springfield, Illinois. Its 2025 filing lists grants to organizations in Hawaii, Texas and Indiana, including a school, a church, a YMCA and an animal-welfare organization.
Dr Arthur & Bonnie Ennis Foundation at a glance
In short: Dr Arthur & Bonnie Ennis Foundation gave $30K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Hawaii. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $30,000
- -6.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,000
- -25.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,594,257
- +1.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Hawaii (50% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Dr Arthur & Bonnie Ennis Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. No form is required, there are no stated deadlines or award restrictions, and the filing names Kathryn Hirota as the application contact.
- Contact
Application contact: Kathryn Hirota
Mailing address: 706 Puuikena Drive, Honolulu, HI 96821
Phone: (217) 329-1601
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dr Arthur & Bonnie Ennis Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Punahou School ($12K). Together the top 5 received $30K.
Grant Size Distribution
46 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 39 grants of 46 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Hawaii (50%), Texas (33%) and Indiana (17%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Dr Arthur & Bonnie Ennis Foundation gives
- Giving fell 99% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 39% 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $22K (2023) to $2.5M (2022). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $30K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Punahou School Honolulu, HI | Charitable | $12,000 |
| Apostolic Church Dallas Dallas, TX | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Apostolic World Christianfellowship Evansville, IN | Charitable | $5,000 |
| YMCA of Honolulu Honolulu, HI | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Hawaiian Humane Society Honolulu, HI | Charitable | $1,000 |
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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 | $1,594,257 | $71,367 | $55,758 | $30,000 | 5 | $30,100 | $45,709 | $77,425 |
| 2024 | $1,578,648 | $79,868 | $54,417 | $32,000 | 4 | $32,115 | $57,566 | $76,197 |
| 2023 | $1,553,197 | $74,818 | $40,739 | $22,000 | 4 | $22,015 | $56,094 | $74,688 |
| 2022 | $1,519,118 | $2,829,606 | $2,735,531 | $2,528,961 | 14 | $2,533,402 | $16,441 | $177,299 |
| 2021 | $1,582,893 | $342,248 | $217,192 | $168,755 | 19 | $177,746 | $302,729 | $188,187 |
| 2020 | $1,411,420 | $107,425 | $253,473 | $170,700 | 23 | — | $32,997 | $177,725 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dr Arthur & Bonnie Ennis Foundation reported a distributable amount of $77K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Among its 2025 grantees, Punahou School describes its mission in terms of helping students discover their purpose and responsibilities to Hawai‘i and the world. Hawaiian Humane Society says it works to improve animal welfare on Oahu through care, education, legislation and prevention, and to promote the human-animal bond and humane treatment of animals.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $30,000 through five grants. Awards ranged from $1,000 to $12,000, with a median of $5,000. Its largest grants were $12,000 to Punahou School in Honolulu, Hawaii, and $10,000 to Apostolic Church Dallas in Dallas, Texas. Other grants went to Apostolic World Christian Fellowship in Evansville, Indiana ($5,000), YMCA of Honolulu ($2,000) and Hawaiian Humane Society ($1,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Kathryn L Hirota as president and Dennis Hirota, Thomas R Cox III and Apipa Cox as directors.
Dr Arthur & Bonnie Ennis Foundation is led by Kathryn L. Hirota, President on every filing since 2020; all 4 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kathryn L. Hirota
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$600 (2020) → $600 (2025)
Apipa Cox
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$600 (2020) → $600 (2025)
Dennis Hirota
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$600 (2020) → $600 (2025)
Thomas R. Cox III
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$600 (2020) → $600 (2025)
Former officers (7)
- Former: Arthur Cox (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Bonnie E. Cox (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Dan Hirota (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Jami Hirota (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Maile Hirota (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Michele Mazzei (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Ray Sandla (2020–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $600, to Kathryn L Hirota (President). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Dr Arthur & Bonnie Ennis Foundation
How much does Dr Arthur & Bonnie Ennis Foundation give each year?
Dr Arthur & Bonnie Ennis Foundation gave $30K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $32K across 4 grants.
What is Dr Arthur & Bonnie Ennis Foundation's typical grant size?
Dr Arthur & Bonnie Ennis Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,000, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Dr Arthur & Bonnie Ennis Foundation give grants?
Dr Arthur & Bonnie Ennis Foundation gives mostly in Hawaii: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Texas (33%) and Indiana (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Honolulu, HI (3 grants).
Does Dr Arthur & Bonnie Ennis Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Dr Arthur & Bonnie Ennis Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (5 grants).
Who are Dr Arthur & Bonnie Ennis Foundation's largest grantees?
Dr Arthur & Bonnie Ennis Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Punahou School ($12,000), Apostolic Church Dallas ($10,000) and Apostolic World Christianfellowship ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 90% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Dr Arthur & Bonnie Ennis Foundation?
Dr Arthur & Bonnie Ennis Foundation reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $30K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $77K (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.
What does Dr Arthur & Bonnie Ennis Foundation fund?
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Among its 2025 grantees, Punahou School describes its mission in terms of helping students discover their purpose and responsibilities to Hawai‘i and the world. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dr Arthur & Bonnie Ennis Foundation?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Dr Arthur & Bonnie Ennis Foundation's EIN?
Dr Arthur & Bonnie Ennis Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-1126817. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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