GCA Education Foundation
GCA Education Foundation is a private foundation, based in Honolulu, HI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $291K. Net investment income was $23K.
GCA Education Foundation at a glance
In short: GCA Education Foundation gave $291K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $146K), mostly in Hawaii. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $291,196
- +17.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $145,598
- -41.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $145,598
- Total assets
- $1,814,798
- +8.5% 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 GCA Education Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Hawaii ($166K). Together the top 2 received $291K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 5 grants of 6 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How GCA Education Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+14%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 332% 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 $121K (2020) to $291K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $291K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Hawaii Honolulu, HI | Support Educational Activities. | $166,196 |
| Hawaii Pacific University Honolulu, HI | Support Educational Activities | $125,000 |
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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 | $1,814,798 | $227,175 | $299,920 | $291,196 | 2 | $291,196 | $22,951 | $87,736 |
| 2023 | $1,672,025 | $213,859 | $257,087 | $248,779 | 1 | $248,779 | $10,451 | $78,885 |
| 2022 | $1,487,040 | $195,554 | $136,655 | $131,361 | 1 | $131,361 | $10,510 | $75,080 |
| 2021 | $1,671,050 | $211,779 | $262,757 | $255,745 | 1 | $255,745 | $9,281 | $79,216 |
| 2020 | $1,504,959 | $223,765 | $129,401 | $121,146 | 1 | — | $21,912 | $63,984 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, GCA Education Foundation reported a distributable amount of $88K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
GCA Education Foundation is led by Thalia Choy, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Thalia Choy
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ken Spence
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Young
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Venezia
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dale Sakamoto-Yoneda
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: James Abeshima (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Lori Isara (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Bill Wilson (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Cheryl Walthall (2022) — Executive Di
- Former: Gladys Hagemann (2022) — Deputy Director
- Former: Glenn Nohara (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: William Wilson (2020–2021) — Vice President
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 GCA Education Foundation
How much does GCA Education Foundation give each year?
GCA Education Foundation gave $291K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $249K across 1 grant.
How large is GCA Education Foundation?
GCA Education Foundation reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $291K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $88K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does GCA Education Foundation operate?
GCA Education Foundation has awarded grants in Hawaii.
What is GCA Education Foundation's EIN?
GCA Education Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-0303466. 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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