Hawaii Conservation Alliance Foundation
Founded in 2006, the hawai'I conservation alliance foundation ("hcaf") is a 501(c)(3) non-profit with the purpose and mission to support and advance the capacity building, native ecosystem and biocultural conservation work of the hawai'I conservation alliance ("hca") through fundraising, advocacy, and strategic outreach and communications.
Hawaii Conservation Alliance Foundation at a glance
In short: Hawaii Conservation Alliance Foundation reported $3K in grants paid in 2024 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2024)
- $2,600 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- -98.7% vs 2023
- Total assets
- $2,007,002
- +23.8% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $1,360,882
- +68.6% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $13,535
- +25.6% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $973,646
- -7.9% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Hawaii Conservation Alliance Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 11 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $301 (2021) to $193K (2023). In 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kohe Malamalama O Kanaloa Kaunakakai, HI | — | $32,600 |
| Kipuka Olowalu Lahaina, HI | — | $32,600 |
| Ka IPU Makani Cultural Heritage Honolulu, HI | — | $32,600 |
| Kakoo Oiwi Kaneohe, HI | — | $31,300 |
| Paepae O Heeia Kaneohe, HI | — | $31,300 |
| Hui Makaainana O Makana Hanalei, HI | — | $21,300 |
| National Tropical Botanical Garden Kalaheo, HI | — | $11,300 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,007,002 | $1,360,882 | $973,646 | $2,600 | Total only | $13,535 |
| 2023 | $1,621,402 | $807,330 | $1,057,730 | $193,000 | 7 | $10,777 |
| 2022 | $1,856,280 | $1,071,915 | $834,525 | $90,000 | 4 | $207 |
| 2021 | $1,623,088 | $954,081 | $615,253 | $301 | Total only | $355 |
| 2020 | $1,319,381 | $520,643 | $524,769 | — | — | $783 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Hawaii Conservation Alliance Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Hawaii Conservation Alliance Foundation is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Honolulu, HI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.0M in total assets. In 2024, it reported $3K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list. Net investment income was $14K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Hawaii Conservation Alliance Foundation is led by Randall Kennedy, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Randall Kennedy
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Puttock
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Neil Hannahs
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul J. Conry
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emma Anders
Executive Di
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$80K (2020) → $105K (2024)
Bryan Harry
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Audrey Newman (2020–2021) — Director
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 $105K, to Emma Anders (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about Hawaii Conservation Alliance Foundation
How much does Hawaii Conservation Alliance Foundation give each year?
Hawaii Conservation Alliance Foundation reported $3K in grants paid in 2024 on its 2024 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2023 it gave $193K across 7 grants.
How large is Hawaii Conservation Alliance Foundation?
Hawaii Conservation Alliance Foundation reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.4M.
What is Hawaii Conservation Alliance Foundation?
Hawaii Conservation Alliance Foundation is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Honolulu, HI. It holds $2.0M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Hawaii Conservation Alliance Foundation operate?
Hawaii Conservation Alliance Foundation has awarded grants in Hawaii.
What is Hawaii Conservation Alliance Foundation's EIN?
Hawaii Conservation Alliance Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5591648. 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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