Hau'oli Mau Loa Foundation
Hau'oli Mau Loa Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation established in 1990 by Helga Glaesel-Hollenback, a German-born philanthropist who made Honolulu her home. The foundation operates from its headquarters at 735 Bishop Street, Suite 200 in Honolulu, Hawaii. With a staff of 3 employees, the foundation functions as an independent foundation classified under NTEE code T20 (Private Grantmaking Foundations).
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$155.9M
+3.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$6.8M
-0.1% YoY
Grant Count
28
-9.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$244K
+10.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission Statement: In partnership with others, we seek to expand for those less fortunate, especially children, opportunities to find hope for their future, and we seek to enhance stewardship, preservation and protection of the environment.
Core Values:
- Collaborate
- Show Respect
- Inspire
- Be Impactful
- Be Resourceful
- Be Joyful
Primary Funding Areas:
- Education
- Environment
- Social & Human Services
- Humanitarian Relief
- Field Building (nonprofit capacity building, community development financial institutions, impact investing strategies, and nonprofit leadership development)
- Child Welfare and Family Services
- International Development
Recent grant distribution patterns show approximately 30% of giving directed to Social & Human Services, approximately 20% to Education, and approximately 17% to Environment.
Grantmaking
The foundation made 29 grants in 2023, with total giving of $6,835,821 to $6,843,760 (depending on fiscal year reporting).
Grant Range
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Review Cycle
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports organizations across multiple geographic areas:
- Primary Focus: Hawaii (with particular presence in Honolulu and Hilo)
- National Scope: Grants distributed across the United States, including California, Colorado, Connecticut, and New York
- International: Supports organizations on the U.S. Continent that support international programs
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year 2023:
- Total Assets: $150,552,877 to $155,907,711
- Total Revenues: $9,158,689
- Total Expenses: $7,629,468
- Total Giving: $6,835,821 to $6,843,760
- Number of Employees: 3 to 9 (varying by source)
Investment Activity: The foundation generates unrelated business taxable income (UBIT) from investments in partnerships.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $155,907,711 | $150,552,877 | $142,218,878 |
| Revenue | $8,906,518 | $9,158,689 | $4,978,774 |
| Expenses | $9,921,383 | $7,629,468 | $11,279,221 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $8,505,766 | $8,651,008 | $7,118,174 |
| Net Investment Income | $10,293,692 | $11,630,738 | — |
| Distributable Amount | $7,525,514 | $7,032,907 | $7,270,164 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
136 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Chief Executive Officer:
- Keahi Makaimoku
Board of Directors: The Board of Directors carries out responsibilities and duties by working closely with program staff in a collaborative team approach, following a practice established by the benefactor.
Key Personnel:
- James T. Koshiba (President/Director)
- Janis Reischmann (Secretary/Director)
- Anela Shimizu (Assistant Secretary)
- Anim Steel (Director)
- Barbara Kalipi (Director)
- Kylee Mar (Director)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES T KOSHIBA | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 5.5 | $107,000 |
| KYLEE MAR | DIRECTOR | 5.5 | $107,000 |
| BARBARA KALIPI | DIRECTOR | 5.5 | $107,000 |
| ANIM STEEL | DIRECTOR | 5.5 | $107,000 |
| ANELA SHIMIZU | ASSISTANT SECRETARY | 40 | $147,999 |
| KEAHI MAKAIMOKU FREDRICKSON | SECRETARY/DIRECTOR | 40 | $243,810 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation maintains an active eBlast archive documenting organizational updates and milestones. Recent communications include announcements regarding board transitions and updates on supported programs and initiatives. The foundation's website features maps of partnerships throughout Hawaii and with organizations across the U.S. Continent supporting international programs.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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