Grace and Richard Okita Foundation
The Grace and Richard Okita Foundation is a private foundation based in Honolulu, Hawaii. In 2023, it made 12 grants totaling $60,000 to charitable organizations.
Grace and Richard Okita Foundation at a glance
In short: Grace and Richard Okita Foundation gave $60K across 12 grants in 2023 (avg $5K), mostly in Hawaii. 0% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $60,000
- -5.5% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 12
- -14.3% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $5,000
- +10.2% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $2,750
- Total assets
- $884,631
- -0.4% vs 2022
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 12, 2023; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Hawaii (73% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Grace and Richard Okita Foundation
- 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: 385 Kuliouou Rd, Honolulu, HI 96821-2261
Phone: (808) 780-8787
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Grace and Richard Okita Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Damien Memorial School ($10K). Together the top 10 received $58K.
Grant Size Distribution
60 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 60 grants of 60 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2023, 73% of grant dollars went to recipients in Hawaii, 17% to Washington, 8% to California, and 2% to Wisconsin.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Grace and Richard Okita Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 0 of 12 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. How we count
- 92% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving grew 34% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 140% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2023). 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $45K (2020) to $64K (2022). In 2023 it made 12 grants totaling $60K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Damien Memorial School Honolulu, HI | $2,500 grant to science dept; $7,500 grant to student clubs and organizations art club key club student govt design collaborative middle school & high school robotics | $10,000 |
| Sacred Hearts Academy Honolulu, HI | $5,000 each to support the lower school library and the upper school library | $10,000 |
| Saint Louis School Honolulu, HI | $10,000 to support the greatest needs of the elementary division | $10,000 |
| University of Washington Foundation Seattle, WA | $3,500 grant to engineering student retention & success fund; $3,500 grant to barbara sando scholarship in mathematics; $3,000 grant to husky hunger relief fund | $10,000 |
| Assistance Dogs of Hawaii Makawao, HI | $5,000 to support courthouse facility dogs and veterans programs | $5,000 |
| Hawaiian Humane Society Honolulu, HI | $3,000 to wish list-kurunda shelter beds then pet food bank | $3,000 |
| Cabrillo High School Aquarium Lompoc, CA | $2,500 to Support Greatest Needs Donee Activities | $2,500 |
| Canine Companions Santa Rosa, CA | $2,500 to support veterans program. One team. Two heroes. | $2,500 |
| Friends-Hawaii Volcanoes Natl Park Volcano, HI | $2,500 to Support Greatest Needs Donee Activities | $2,500 |
| Rehab Foundation Honolulu, HI | $1,250 to the heroes fund-supporting our healthcare heroes; $1,250 to the sharing fund-helping our community thrive | $2,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $884,631 | $60,063 | $63,950 | $60,000 | 12 | $60,000 | $42,926 |
| 2022 | $888,518 | $100,000 | $64,277 | $63,500 | 14 | $63,500 | $38,857 |
| 2021 | $852,795 | $79,010 | $53,125 | $52,700 | 17 | $52,700 | — |
| 2020 | $810,666 | $75,721 | $45,025 | $44,875 | 17 | — | $37,430 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Grace and Richard Okita Foundation reported a distributable amount of $43K for 2023 — 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 for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants show support for a range of organizations and purposes. For example, Assistance Dogs of Hawaii describes its mission as creating partnerships between dogs and people and increasing independence for people with disabilities. The Hawaiian Humane Society says it works to improve animal welfare on Oahu through animal care, education, legislation, and prevention. The University of Washington Foundation says it facilitates private contributions for the benefit of the University of Washington.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation gave $60,000 through 12 grants. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $10,000, with a median grant of $2,750.
The largest grants were $10,000 each to Damien Memorial School, Sacred Hearts Academy, Saint Louis School, and the University of Washington Foundation. Other grants included $5,000 to Assistance Dogs of Hawaii, $3,000 to the Hawaiian Humane Society, and $2,500 each to Cabrillo High School Aquarium, Canine Companions, Friends-Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, and Rehab Foundation. Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum and EAA Aviation Foundation each received $1,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Linda M. Okita (P, T, D), Grace Y. Okita (V, S, D), and Myrna H. Matsu eda (D).
Grace and Richard Okita Foundation's 2023 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Grace Y. Okita
V S D
Director Vice President Secretary → Vice President Secretary Director, 2021
Vice President Secretary Director → V S D, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Myrna H. Matsueda
D
Director → D, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda M. Okita
P T D
New on the 2023 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Richard Y. Okita (2020–2022) — Pr Tr Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Grace and Richard Okita Foundation
How much does Grace and Richard Okita Foundation give each year?
Grace and Richard Okita Foundation gave $60K across 12 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $64K across 14 grants.
What is Grace and Richard Okita Foundation's typical grant size?
Grace and Richard Okita Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $2,750, and its average grant was $5,000, across 12 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Grace and Richard Okita Foundation give grants?
Grace and Richard Okita Foundation gives mostly in Hawaii: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Washington (17%) and California (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Honolulu, HI (6 grants).
Does Grace and Richard Okita Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Grace and Richard Okita Foundation's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Grace and Richard Okita Foundation's largest grantees?
Grace and Richard Okita Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Damien Memorial School ($10,000), Sacred Hearts Academy ($10,000) and Saint Louis School ($10,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How large is Grace and Richard Okita Foundation?
Grace and Richard Okita Foundation reported $885K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $60K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $43K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Grace and Richard Okita Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants show support for a range of organizations and purposes. For example, Assistance Dogs of Hawaii describes its mission as creating partnerships between dogs and people and increasing independence for people with disabilities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Grace and Richard Okita Foundation?
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 Grace and Richard Okita Foundation's EIN?
Grace and Richard Okita Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-0349094. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Does Grace and Richard Okita Foundation 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 2020–2023
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