Ernest and Margaret Peggy Kai Charitable
Ernest and Margaret Peggy Kai Charitable is a private foundation based in Honolulu, Hawaii. In its 2025 filing, it reported giving $31,000 through 10 grants, all to organizations in Hawaii. The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Ernest and Margaret Peggy Kai Charitable at a glance
In short: Ernest and Margaret Peggy Kai Charitable gave $31K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Hawaii. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $31,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,100
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $352,515
- +1.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- 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 October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Ernest and Margaret Peggy Kai Charitable
- 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: PO Box 3170 Dept 715, Honolulu, HI 96802-3170
Phone: (808) 694-4525
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ernest and Margaret Peggy Kai Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Saint Andrews Cathedral ($6K). Together the top 10 received $31K.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 40 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Hawaii. Listed recipients were located in Honolulu, Kahuku, Hilo, and Makawao.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Ernest and Margaret Peggy Kai Charitable open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 10 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 142% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022–2025). 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $31K (2022) to $31K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $31K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Andrews Cathedral Honolulu, HI | Unrestricted Funds | $5,500 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Honolulu Honolulu, HI | Operating Expenses | $5,500 |
| Bishop Museum Honolulu, HI | Educational Purposes | $5,500 |
| Institute for Human Services Executive D Honolulu, HI | Unrestricted Fund | $5,500 |
| The Church of the Holy Cross Kahuku, HI | Operating Expenses and | $1,500 |
| Punahou School Honolulu, HI | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Hanahauoli School Honolulu, HI | Salaries and Operating | $1,500 |
| Honolulu Academy of Arts Confidential Honolulu, HI | Salaries or Operating | $1,500 |
| Lyman House Memorial Museum Hilo, HI | For Program Support | $1,500 |
| Seabury Hall Makawao, HI | Salaries or Operating | $1,500 |
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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 | $352,515 | $47,151 | $41,352 | $31,000 | 10 | $35,271 | $41,566 | $24,878 |
| 2024 | $346,718 | $46,464 | $40,223 | $31,000 | 10 | $35,215 | $41,592 | $23,726 |
| 2023 | $338,804 | $14,224 | $41,299 | $31,000 | 10 | $36,831 | $9,756 | $22,359 |
| 2022 | $367,596 | $26,768 | $57,714 | $31,000 | 10 | $33,880 | $22,158 | $23,576 |
| 2021 | $398,541 | $403,563 | $5,022 | — | — | $2,288 | $53,545 | $27,260 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ernest and Margaret Peggy Kai Charitable reported a distributable amount of $25K 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
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants went to charitable organizations including schools, museums, a cathedral, and human-services organizations. Among its grantees, Bishop Museum says its mission is to inspire the community and visitors through exploring, celebrating, and perpetuating the history, culture, and environment of Hawaii and the Pacific. Lyman House Memorial Museum describes its work as providing curatorial, interpretive, and educational programs to tell the story of Hawaii, its islands, and its people. The schools describe educational missions: Punahou School emphasizes purpose and kuleana to Hawaii and the world; Hanahau‘oli School focuses on engaging, challenging learning and lifelong learning; and Seabury Hall describes a balanced program centered on academic achievement, character, and spiritual values.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $31,000 through 10 grants. Grants ranged from $1,500 to $5,500, with a median grant of $1,500. The largest listed grants were $5,500 each to Saint Andrews Cathedral, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Honolulu, Bishop Museum, and Institute for Human Services Executive D. Other listed recipients were the Church of the Holy Cross ($1,500), Punahou School ($1,500), Hanahauoli School ($1,500), Honolulu Academy of Arts Confidential ($1,500), Lyman House Memorial Museum ($1,500), and Seabury Hall ($1,500).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Bank of Hawaii was listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
Ernest and Margaret Peggy Kai Charitable's only listed officer is Bank Of Hawaii, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bank Of Hawaii
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$4K (2021) → $5K (2025)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $5K, to Bank of Hawaii (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Ernest and Margaret Peggy Kai Charitable
How much does Ernest and Margaret Peggy Kai Charitable give each year?
Ernest and Margaret Peggy Kai Charitable gave $31K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $31K across 10 grants.
What is Ernest and Margaret Peggy Kai Charitable's typical grant size?
Ernest and Margaret Peggy Kai Charitable's median grant in 2025 was $1,500, and its average grant was $3,100, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ernest and Margaret Peggy Kai Charitable give grants?
Ernest and Margaret Peggy Kai Charitable 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 Ernest and Margaret Peggy Kai Charitable give general operating support?
Yes: 70% of Ernest and Margaret Peggy Kai Charitable's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Ernest and Margaret Peggy Kai Charitable's largest grantees?
Ernest and Margaret Peggy Kai Charitable's largest 2025 grantees include Saint Andrews Cathedral ($5,500), Big Brothers Big Sisters of Honolulu ($5,500) and Bishop Museum ($5,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Ernest and Margaret Peggy Kai Charitable?
Ernest and Margaret Peggy Kai Charitable reported $353K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $35K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $25K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Ernest and Margaret Peggy Kai Charitable fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants went to charitable organizations including schools, museums, a cathedral, and human-services organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ernest and Margaret Peggy Kai Charitable?
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 Ernest and Margaret Peggy Kai Charitable's EIN?
Ernest and Margaret Peggy Kai Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-7753849. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Ernest and Margaret Peggy Kai Charitable 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.
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 November 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 7, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 1, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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