E Kupaku Ka Aina - the Hawaii Land Restoration Institute
E Kupaku Ka Aina - the Hawaii Land Restoration Institute is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Wailuku, HI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $28K.
E Kupaku Ka Aina - the Hawaii Land Restoration Institute at a glance
In short: E Kupaku Ka Aina - the Hawaii Land Restoration Institute gave $28K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $28K), mostly in Hawaii. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $28,330
- -59.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $28,330
- -19.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $28,330
- Total assets
- $1,227,487
- +94.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Hawaii (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who E Kupaku Ka Aina - the Hawaii Land Restoration Institute funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Maui NUI Botanical Gardens ($28K).
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 9 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How E Kupaku Ka Aina - the Hawaii Land Restoration Institute gives
- Giving fell 59% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $28K (2024) to $73K (2020). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $28K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maui NUI Botanical Gardens Kahului, HI | Support | $28,330 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,227,487 | $825,487 | $228,172 | $28,330 | 1 | $227,309 |
| 2023 | $630,172 | $420,337 | $252,593 | $70,330 | 2 | $251,384 |
| 2022 | $463,063 | $120,042 | $127,682 | $45,850 | 2 | $125,990 |
| 2021 | $505,798 | $263,306 | $185,745 | $68,450 | 2 | $68,450 |
| 2020 | $428,237 | $260,182 | $212,761 | $73,150 | 2 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
E Kupaku Ka Aina - the Hawaii Land Restoration Institute is led by Anna Palomino, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Anna Palomino
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Juenlee Brown
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Debbie Ward
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lyn Scott
Vice President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Michelle Cockett (2020–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Deborah Ward (2020–2021) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 E Kupaku Ka Aina - the Hawaii Land Restoration Institute
How much does E Kupaku Ka Aina - the Hawaii Land Restoration Institute give each year?
E Kupaku Ka Aina - the Hawaii Land Restoration Institute gave $28K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $70K across 2 grants.
How large is E Kupaku Ka Aina - the Hawaii Land Restoration Institute?
E Kupaku Ka Aina - the Hawaii Land Restoration Institute reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $825K.
What is E Kupaku Ka Aina - the Hawaii Land Restoration Institute?
E Kupaku Ka Aina - the Hawaii Land Restoration Institute is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Wailuku, HI. It holds $1.2M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does E Kupaku Ka Aina - the Hawaii Land Restoration Institute operate?
E Kupaku Ka Aina - the Hawaii Land Restoration Institute has awarded grants in Hawaii.
What is E Kupaku Ka Aina - the Hawaii Land Restoration Institute's EIN?
E Kupaku Ka Aina - the Hawaii Land Restoration Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-0949681. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 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 2020 (received by the IRS August 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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