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.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.5M
-7.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$288K
+20.5% YoY
Grant Count
7
+75.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$41K
-31.1% YoY
About Hawaii Ag and Culinary Alliance
Based on IRS filings
Hawaii Ag and Culinary Alliance is a nonprofit organization 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
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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 | $3,505,205 | $3,768,184 | $3,323,311 |
| Revenue | $3,419,103 | $4,187,805 | $3,334,914 |
| Expenses | $3,388,643 | $4,083,561 | $2,954,957 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Hawaii Ag and Culinary Alliance
Cottage Industry Scholarship
HAWAII AG AND CULINARY ALLIANCE
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Kokua Restaurant & Hospitality Fund for Maui
HAWAII AG AND CULINARY ALLIANCE
Amount
$250 Visa cards per eligible individual (emergency relief fund)
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Michael Ginor Scholarship Fund
HAWAII AG AND CULINARY ALLIANCE
Amount
$100,000 endowment goal
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Kokua Fund ($174,760), Leeward Culinary Arts ($35,000), Imua Family Services ($26,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| LEEWARD CULINARY ARTS PEARL CITY, HI | GENERAL SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION | $35,000 |
| KOKUA FUND HALEIWA, HI | GENERAL SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION | $174,760 |
| JAMES BEARD FOUNDATION NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION | $7,500 |
| HAWAII AG FOUNDATION KAHULUI, HI | GENERAL SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION | $10,000 |
| DC CENTRAL KITCHEN WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION | $10,000 |
| UH FOUNDATION FOR COMMUNITY COLLEGE CULINARY PROGRAMS HONOLULU, HI | GENERAL SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION | $25,000 |
| IMUA FAMILY SERVICES KAHULUI, HI | GENERAL SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION | $26,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROY YAMAGUCHI | CHAIRMAN/DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| ALAN WONG | VICE CHAIR/DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| MEREDITH CHING | TREASURER/DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SHARON BROWN | SECRETARY/DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| VAL IWASHITA | DIRECTOR AT-LARGE | 0.5 | — |
| VIKRAM GARG | DIRECTOR AT-LARGE | 0.5 | — |
| SHEP GORDON | DIRECTOR AT-LARGE | 0.5 | — |
| WARREN SHON | DIRECTOR AT-LARGE | 1 | — |
| MARK TERUYA | DIRECTOR AT-LARGE | 0.5 | — |
| DENISE HAYASHI-YAMAGUCHI | CEO/ASSISTANT SECRET | 35 | $202,000 |
| AYA LESLIE | VICE PRESIDENT | 40 | $144,703 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hawaii Ag and Culinary Alliance?
Hawaii Ag and Culinary Alliance is a nonprofit organization focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in HONOLULU, HI. It holds $3.5M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Hawaii Ag and Culinary Alliance?
As of 2024, Hawaii Ag and Culinary Alliance holds $3.5M in total assets with $3.4M in annual revenue. It awarded 7 grants totaling $288K in 2024.
Where does Hawaii Ag and Culinary Alliance operate?
Hawaii Ag and Culinary Alliance has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Hawaii, New York.
What size grants does Hawaii Ag and Culinary Alliance award?
In 2024, Hawaii Ag and Culinary Alliance awarded 7 grants totaling $288K — an average of about $41K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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.
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