Gary O Galiher Foundation Inc
Gary O Galiher Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Honolulu, Hawaii. It reported 13 grants totaling $2,051,547 in 2024, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Hawaii.
Gary O Galiher Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Gary O Galiher Foundation Inc gave $2.1M across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $158K), mostly in Hawaii. 45% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,051,547
- +70.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $157,811
- +70.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $22,000
- Total assets
- $9,953,087
- -1.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 45% first-time grantees (5 of 11, 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 Gary O Galiher Foundation Inc
- 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 25032, Honolulu, HI 96825
Phone: (808) 369-2993
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Gary O Galiher Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Hawaii Foodbank ($100K). Together the top 10 received $237K.
Organizations only. It also paid 3 grants to individuals ($1,815,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
43 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 43 (63%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Hawaii, 1% to recipients in California, and less than 1% to recipients in Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Gary O Galiher Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
45%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 11 grantees (45%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $390K; repeat grants $17K. How we count
Medians: $22K first-time, $14K repeat.
- 55% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 345% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 380% 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 $281K (2020) to $2.1M (2024). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $2.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 3 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $1,815,000 |
| Hawaii Foodbank Honolulu, HI | To contrubute cash to the support of the organization. | $100,000 |
| HP Baldwin Highschool Foundation Kahului, HI | To contrubute cash to the support of the organization. | $45,000 |
| Molokai High School Robotics Hoolehua, HI | To contrubute cash to the support of the organization. | $26,500 |
| The Hack Foundation West Hollywood, CA | To contrubute cash to the support of the organization. | $22,000 |
| 'Ainapa's Wrestling Team Kaunakakai, HI | To contrubute cash to the support of the organization. | $15,000 |
| Maui Economic Development Boad Inc Kihei, HI | To contrubute cash to the support of the organization. | $12,240 |
| Molokai Boys & Girls Basketball Booster Hoolehua, HI | To contrubute cash to the support of the organization. | $12,000 |
| Kilohana Surf Program Honolulu, HI | To contrubute cash and goods to the support of the organization. | $3,780 |
| Schedule K-1 Signaturefd Private Equity Fund - Charitable Contributions Atlanta, GA | Contributions made from passthrough. To contrubute cash to the support of the organization. | $26 |
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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 | $9,953,087 | $1,251,107 | $2,215,187 | $2,051,547 | 13 | $2,051,547 | $334,888 | $540,198 |
| 2023 | $10,143,645 | $1,217,897 | $1,330,582 | $1,200,893 | 13 | $1,200,893 | $135,282 | $353,772 |
| 2022 | $9,204,071 | $1,071,667 | $660,513 | $539,009 | 8 | $539,009 | $74,478 | $14,319 |
| 2021 | $8,757,267 | $1,712,370 | $576,751 | $460,701 | 4 | $460,701 | $514,260 | $266,985 |
| 2020 | $7,621,504 | $1,143,143 | $405,291 | $280,630 | 5 | — | $44,063 | $278,913 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gary O Galiher Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $540K 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
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants included support for University of Hawai‘i Foundation programs, a food bank, schools and student activities, and community organizations. One grantee, The Hack Foundation, describes its mission as helping develop “the highly technical problem solvers of tomorrow” by engaging teenage programmers in a worldwide network of peers.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $2,051,547. Grant amounts ranged from $1 to $1,325,000, with a median of $22,000. Its largest reported grants included $1,325,000 to the University of Hawai‘i Foundation for an endowed professorship, $350,000 to the foundation for HCAMP Hutt pledges, $140,000 to the foundation for women’s basketball, and $100,000 to Hawaii Foodbank. Other recipients included HP Baldwin Highschool Foundation ($45,000), Molokai High School Robotics ($26,500), and The Hack Foundation ($22,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Linda Monica as president, Willis Choy as vice president, and Debra Sakata as secretary/treasurer.
Gary O Galiher Foundation Inc is led by Linda Monica, President on every filing since 2020; all 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Linda Monica
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$14K (2020) → $16K (2024)
Debra Sakata
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$6K (2020) → $9K (2024)
Willis Choy
Vice President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$4K (2020) → $14K (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 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $16K, to Linda Monica (President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Gary O Galiher Foundation Inc
How much does Gary O Galiher Foundation Inc give each year?
Gary O Galiher Foundation Inc gave $2.1M across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.2M across 13 grants.
What is Gary O Galiher Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Gary O Galiher Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $22,000, and its average grant was $157,811, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Gary O Galiher Foundation Inc that year got $390K on average.
Where does Gary O Galiher Foundation Inc give grants?
Gary O Galiher Foundation Inc 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 (2 grants) and Hoolehua, HI (2 grants).
Does Gary O Galiher Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Gary O Galiher Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Contrubute Cash to the Support of the Organization." (10 grants).
Who are Gary O Galiher Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Gary O Galiher Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Hawaii Foodbank ($100,000), HP Baldwin Highschool Foundation ($45,000) and Molokai High School Robotics ($26,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 3 grants to individuals ($1,815,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 8% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Gary O Galiher Foundation Inc?
Gary O Galiher Foundation Inc reported $10.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $540K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Gary O Galiher Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants included support for University of Hawai‘i Foundation programs, a food bank, schools and student activities, and community organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Gary O Galiher Foundation Inc?
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 Gary O Galiher Foundation Inc's EIN?
Gary O Galiher Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0898248. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Gary O Galiher Foundation Inc 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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