Hawaii Ag and Culinary Alliance
To support programs that promote culinary arts, agriculture, environmental stewardship, culture and education in Hawaii by awarding grants to charitable nonprofits that promote culinary arts education, preserve and protect our environment and agricultural lands, raise awareness about environmental stewardship and sustainability, support local agriculture and farming, educate Hawaii families, children and visitors about the importance of our natural and cultural history and heritage and enrich the lives of children and youth.
Hawaii Ag and Culinary Alliance at a glance
In short: Hawaii Ag and Culinary Alliance gave $288K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $41K), mostly in Hawaii. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $288,260
- +20.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +75.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $41,180
- -31.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $3,505,205
- -7.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Hawaii (94% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Hawaii Ag and Culinary Alliance
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Hawaii Ag and Culinary Alliance
Cottage Industry Scholarship
Hawaii Ag and Culinary Alliance
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Kokua Restaurant & Hospitality Fund for Maui
Hawaii Ag and Culinary Alliance
Amount
$250 Visa cards per eligible individual (emergency relief fund)
Deadline
Deadline not published
Michael Ginor Scholarship Fund
Hawaii Ag and Culinary Alliance
Amount
$100,000 endowment goal
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Hawaii Ag and Culinary Alliance funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Kokua Fund ($175K). Together the top 7 received $288K.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 22 (64%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Hawaii Ag and Culinary Alliance gives
- Giving grew 541% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $45K (2021) to $288K (2024). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $288K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kokua Fund Haleiwa, HI | General Support for Organization | $174,760 |
| Leeward Culinary Arts Pearl City, HI | General Support for Organization | $35,000 |
| Imua Family Services Kahului, HI | General Support for Organization | $26,000 |
| Uh Foundation for Community College Culinary Programs Honolulu, HI | General Support for Organization | $25,000 |
| Hawaii Ag Foundation Kahului, HI | General Support for Organization | $10,000 |
| DC Central Kitchen Washington, DC | General Support for Organization | $10,000 |
| James Beard Foundation New York, NY | General Support for Organization | $7,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,505,205 | $3,419,103 | $3,388,643 | $288,260 | 7 |
| 2023 | $3,768,184 | $4,187,805 | $4,083,561 | $239,150 | 4 |
| 2022 | $3,323,311 | $3,334,914 | $2,954,957 | $225,000 | 7 |
| 2021 | $2,745,596 | $2,045,192 | $1,869,399 | $45,000 | 2 |
| 2020 | $2,261,312 | $1,271,038 | $1,339,002 | $148,245 | 2 |
About Hawaii Ag and Culinary Alliance
Based on IRS filings
Hawaii Ag and Culinary Alliance is a public charity focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Honolulu, HI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $288K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Hawaii Ag and Culinary Alliance is led by Denise Hayashi-Yamaguchi, CEO & Assistant Secretary since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 11 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Denise Hayashi-Yamaguchi
CEO & Assistant Secretary
CEO & Assistant Secretary → CEO & Assistant, 2021
CEO & Assistant → CEO & Assistant Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$171K (2020) → $202K (2024)
Roy Yamaguchi
Chairman & Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alan Wong
Vice Chair & Director
Vice Chair & Director → Vice Chair & D, 2021
Vice Chair & D → Vice Chair & Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Teruya
Director At-Large
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Meredith Ching
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sharon Brown
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shep Gordon
Director At-Large
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vikram Garg
Director At-Large
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Warren Shon
Director At-Large
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Val Iwashita
Director At-Large
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Aya Leslie
Vice President
Key Employee → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$155K (2022) → $145K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Phillip Baltz (2020) — Director At-Large
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $202K, to Denise Hayashi-Yamaguchi (CEO/Assistant Secret). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Hawaii Ag and Culinary Alliance
How much does Hawaii Ag and Culinary Alliance give each year?
Hawaii Ag and Culinary Alliance gave $288K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $239K across 4 grants.
What is Hawaii Ag and Culinary Alliance's typical grant size?
Hawaii Ag and Culinary Alliance's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $41,180, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Hawaii Ag and Culinary Alliance give grants?
Hawaii Ag and Culinary Alliance gives mostly in Hawaii: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Kahului, HI (2 grants).
Does Hawaii Ag and Culinary Alliance give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Hawaii Ag and Culinary Alliance's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Hawaii Ag and Culinary Alliance's largest grantees?
Hawaii Ag and Culinary Alliance's largest 2024 grantees include Kokua Fund ($174,760), Leeward Culinary Arts ($35,000) and Imua Family Services ($26,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Hawaii Ag and Culinary Alliance?
Hawaii Ag and Culinary Alliance reported $3.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.4M.
What is Hawaii Ag and Culinary Alliance?
Hawaii Ag and Culinary Alliance is a public charity focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Honolulu, HI. It holds $3.5M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Hawaii Ag and Culinary Alliance's EIN?
Hawaii Ag and Culinary Alliance's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-0618609. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 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 November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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