Hawaii Academy of Science
Promote scientific research & education in Hawaii and the pacific rim
Hawaii Academy of Science at a glance
In short: Hawaii Academy of Science reported $3K in grants paid in 2025 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2025)
- $2,966 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- Total assets
- $580,492
- +2.0% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $460,422
- -11.7% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $1,439
- +1184.8% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $449,132
- -16.7% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
Who Hawaii Academy of Science funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How Hawaii Academy of Science gives
- Giving fell 95% from 2020 to 2023. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2025) to $187K (2020). In 2025 it reported $3K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iolani School Honolulu, HI | PS3 Outreach Support - Aina Informatics | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $580,492 | $460,422 | $449,132 | $2,966 | Total only | $1,439 |
| 2024 | $569,202 | $521,388 | $539,056 | — | — | $112 |
| 2023 | $586,868 | $420,002 | $391,755 | $10,000 | 1 | $111 |
| 2022 | $554,450 | $498,386 | $375,138 | $7,000 | 1 | — |
| 2021 | $431,202 | $278,869 | $262,664 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $414,997 | $440,241 | $489,413 | $187,200 | 7 | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Hawaii Academy of Science
Based on IRS filings
Hawaii Academy of Science is a public charity focused on Science & Technology, based in Honolulu, HI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $580K in total assets. In 2025, it reported $3K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list. Net investment income was $1K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Hawaii Academy of Science is led by Scott Robinson, Chair since 2025 (on filings since 2020); none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Scott Robinson
Chair
Board Member → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrea Fleig PhD
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristen Yamane
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Nillos
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Neal Atebara
Vice Chair
Vice Chair → Chair, 2022
Chair → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sharlene Tsuda
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wayne Kamitaki
Board Member
Vice Chair → Chair, 2023
Chair → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Hawaii Academy of Science
How much does Hawaii Academy of Science give each year?
Hawaii Academy of Science reported $3K in grants paid in 2025 on its 2025 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants.
How large is Hawaii Academy of Science?
Hawaii Academy of Science reported $580K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $460K.
What is Hawaii Academy of Science?
Hawaii Academy of Science is a public charity focused on Science & Technology, based in Honolulu, HI. It holds $580K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Hawaii Academy of Science operate?
Hawaii Academy of Science has awarded grants in Hawaii.
What is Hawaii Academy of Science's EIN?
Hawaii Academy of Science's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-6006863. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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