Florence Y Ichinose
Florence Y Ichinose is a private foundation, based in Honolulu, HI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $122K. Net investment income was $90K.
Florence Y Ichinose at a glance
In short: Florence Y Ichinose gave $122K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in Hawaii. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $122,000
- +17.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,250
- +17.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $17,000
- Total assets
- $1,604,088
- -2.0% 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 September 2026.
Who Florence Y Ichinose funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Koboji Shingon Mission ($19K). Together the top 8 received $122K.
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
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Florence Y Ichinose gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+18%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 101% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $104K (2023) to $122K (2024). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $122K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Koboji Shingon Mission Honolulu, HI | Unrestricted | $18,500 |
| University of Hawaii Foundation - John a Burns School of Medicine Honolulu, HI | John a Burns School Scholarship Fund | $18,500 |
| Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin Honolulu, HI | Unrestricted | $18,000 |
| City Memorial Park Association Honolulu, HI | Unrestricted | $17,000 |
| Kahala NUI Foundation Honolulu, HI | Unrestricted | $17,000 |
| Kuakini Foundation Honolulu, HI | Unrestricted | $17,000 |
| Mid Pacific Institute Honolulu, HI | Unrestricted | $9,000 |
| Straub Foundation Honolulu, HI | Unrestricted | $7,000 |
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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 | $1,604,088 | $119,826 | $152,234 | $122,000 | 8 | $122,000 | $89,784 | $120,760 |
| 2023 | $1,636,496 | $91,446 | $124,598 | $103,500 | 8 | $103,500 | $73,910 | $104,840 |
| 2022 | $1,669,648 | $117,567 | $138,922 | $111,000 | 8 | $111,000 | $94,635 | $106,090 |
| 2021 | $1,691,003 | $134,103 | $131,069 | $103,800 | 8 | $103,800 | $112,869 | $115,549 |
| 2020 | $1,687,969 | $96,232 | $132,873 | $108,200 | 8 | — | $77,805 | $100,659 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Florence Y Ichinose reported a distributable amount of $121K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Florence Y Ichinose is led by Byron M. Tanaka, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Byron M. Tanaka
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$1K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Aimee Nishioka
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$1K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Jane Shiroma
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$1K (2020) → $0 (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $1K, to Byron M Tanaka (President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Florence Y Ichinose
How much does Florence Y Ichinose give each year?
Florence Y Ichinose gave $122K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $104K across 8 grants.
What is Florence Y Ichinose's typical grant size?
Florence Y Ichinose's median grant in 2024 was $17,000, and its average grant was $15,250, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Florence Y Ichinose give grants?
Florence Y Ichinose gives mostly in Hawaii: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Honolulu, HI (8 grants).
Does Florence Y Ichinose give general operating support?
Yes: 88% of Florence Y Ichinose's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Florence Y Ichinose's largest grantees?
Florence Y Ichinose's largest 2024 grantees include Koboji Shingon Mission ($18,500), University of Hawaii Foundation - John a Burns School of Medicine ($18,500) and Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin ($18,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Florence Y Ichinose?
Florence Y Ichinose reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $122K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $121K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Florence Y Ichinose's EIN?
Florence Y Ichinose's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-0317766. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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