Glacs Endowment Fund is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in HONOLULU, HI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $4.3M. Net investment income was $299K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
-100.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$4.3M
+365.1% YoY
Grant Count
3
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$1.4M
+365.1% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Glacs Endowment Fund reported a distributable amount of $135K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Glacs Endowment Fund
Based on IRS filings
Glacs Endowment Fund is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in HONOLULU, HI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $4.3M. Net investment income was $299K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | $4,011,355 | $4,625,145 |
| Revenue | $324,459 | $357,939 | $969,237 |
| Expenses | $4,335,166 | $971,729 | $1,009,271 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $4,323,364 | $931,508 | $982,948 |
| Net Investment Income | $299,099 | $340,616 | $658,995 |
| Distributable Amount | $134,944 | $209,970 | $236,063 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
38 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Bradley Impact Fund ($4,071,462), Leadership Institute ($250,000), Passthrough Charity Donations Reported on Sch K-1 ($44).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BRADLEY IMPACT FUND MILWAUKEE, WI | GENERAL EXEMPT FUNCTION PROGRAMS | $4,071,462 |
| LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE ARLINGTON, VA | GENERAL EXEMPT FUNCTION PROGRAMS | $250,000 |
| PASSTHROUGH CHARITY DONATIONS REPORTED ON SCH K-1 VARIOUS, HI | VARIOUS | $44 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GARNET A GILES | DIRECTOR, PRESIDENT, TREAS | 5 | — |
| LOIS GILES | DIRECTOR, SECRETARY | 0.5 | — |
| AMANDA LUTZ | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| CAROLYN NYGREN | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Glacs Endowment Fund?
Glacs Endowment Fund is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in HONOLULU, HI. It holds — in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Glacs Endowment Fund operate?
Glacs Endowment Fund has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Illinois, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Wisconsin.
What size grants does Glacs Endowment Fund award?
In 2024, Glacs Endowment Fund awarded 3 grants totaling $4.3M — an average of about $1.4M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Glacs Endowment Fund required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Glacs Endowment Fund reported a distributable amount of $135K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Glacs Endowment Fund's EIN?
Glacs Endowment Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3945798. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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