EHW Broadbent Foundation
The EHW Broadbent Foundation is a private foundation based in Lihue, Hawaii. Its 2024 grants supported organizations in Hawaii and Virginia, including museums, historical and arts organizations, community programs, and educational institutions.
EHW Broadbent Foundation at a glance
In short: EHW Broadbent Foundation gave $89K across 25 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Hawaii. 10% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $89,000
- +8.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 25
- -3.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,560
- +12.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $706,368
- +5.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (2 of 21, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Hawaii (99% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to EHW Broadbent Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4139 Hardy Street B, Lihue, HI 96766
Phone: (808) 585-8900
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who EHW Broadbent Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Uh Foundation ($25K across 5 grants). Together the top 10 received $76K.
Grant Size Distribution
129 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 129 grants of 129 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Hawaii and 1% to recipients in Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
Cities
Is EHW Broadbent Foundation open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 21 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 90% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 27% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 102% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $60K (2020) to $89K (2024). In 2024 it made 25 grants totaling $89K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Waioli Corporation (GF Museum) Lihue, HI | Fund Operations | $10,000 |
| Hui No'eau Visual Arts Center Makawao, HI | Fund Operations | $6,000 |
| Kauai Museum Lihue, HI | Fund Operations | $6,000 |
| Kona Historical Society Captain Cook, HI | Fund Operations | $6,000 |
| Lahaina Restoration Foundation Puunene, HI | Fund Operations | $6,000 |
| Hui O Laka-Kokee Museum Kekaha, HI | Fund Operations | $5,000 |
| Waianae Community Redevelopment Corp (Ma'o Organic Farms) Waianae, HI | Fund Operations | $5,000 |
| Project Hawaii Inc Keaau, HI | Fund Operations | $5,000 |
| Uh Foundation Honolulu, HI | Fund Operations - Maui College | $5,000 |
| Uh Foundation Honolulu, HI | Fund Operations - Hawaii Community College | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $706,368 | $128,663 | $93,442 | $89,000 | 25 | $89,000 | $59,592 | $87,637 |
| 2023 | $671,147 | $120,710 | $87,952 | $82,000 | 26 | $82,000 | $51,335 | $79,580 |
| 2022 | $638,389 | $109,608 | $81,163 | $78,000 | 28 | $78,000 | $37,198 | $77,544 |
| 2021 | $609,944 | $98,281 | $70,712 | $70,000 | 26 | $70,000 | $35,640 | $68,589 |
| 2020 | $582,375 | $100,777 | $63,094 | $60,000 | 24 | — | $31,932 | $58,489 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, EHW Broadbent Foundation reported a distributable amount of $88K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
A mission statement for the foundation is not available here. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied work. For example, Kona Historical Society describes its mission as preserving and sharing Kona’s history, while Ho‘opulapula Haraguchi Rice Mill says it works to restore and preserve the mill and promote learning about early agriculture in Hawaii. Project Hawai‘i, Inc. describes its work as supporting homeless and poverty-stricken children through education, mentorship, and other services.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 25 grants totaling $89,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $10,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest grant was $10,000 to Waioli Corporation (Grove Farm Museum) for operations. Other notable grants included $6,000 each to Hui No‘eau Visual Arts Center, Kauai Museum, Kona Historical Society, and Lahaina Restoration Foundation; and $5,000 each to Hui O Laka-Kokee Museum, Waianae Community Redevelopment Corp (Ma‘o Organic Farms), Project Hawai‘i Inc, and several University of Hawaii Foundation programs.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Melinda P. Walker as director/president, Samuel W. Pratt as director/treasurer, and Ann B. Leighton as director/secretary.
EHW Broadbent Foundation is led by Melinda P. Walker, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Melinda P. Walker
Director & President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ann B. Leighton
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Samuel W. Pratt
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 EHW Broadbent Foundation
How much does EHW Broadbent Foundation give each year?
EHW Broadbent Foundation gave $89K across 25 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $82K across 26 grants.
What is EHW Broadbent Foundation's typical grant size?
EHW Broadbent Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $3,560, across 25 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from EHW Broadbent Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does EHW Broadbent Foundation give grants?
EHW Broadbent Foundation gives mostly in Hawaii: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Honolulu, HI (9 grants), Lihue, HI (3 grants), Puunene, HI (2 grants) and Lanai City, HI (2 grants).
Does EHW Broadbent Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 25 grants with a stated purpose on EHW Broadbent Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Fund Operations" (20 grants).
Who are EHW Broadbent Foundation's largest grantees?
EHW Broadbent Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Uh Foundation ($25,000 across 5 grants), Waioli Corporation (GF Museum) ($10,000) and Hui No'eau Visual Arts Center ($6,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is EHW Broadbent Foundation?
EHW Broadbent Foundation reported $706K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $89K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $88K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does EHW Broadbent Foundation fund?
A mission statement for the foundation is not available here. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied work. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from EHW Broadbent Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is EHW Broadbent Foundation's EIN?
EHW Broadbent Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-1737197. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does EHW Broadbent Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). EHW Broadbent Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/ehw-broadbent-foundation-morg_153efde106d74bdab90d3150371a87f1
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