Hawaii Dental Service Foundation
Hawaii Dental Service Foundation is a public charity based in Honolulu, Hawaii, established in 1986. It supports oral health initiatives, including education, disease prevention, and access to dental care for underserved populations.
Hawaii Dental Service Foundation at a glance
In short: Hawaii Dental Service Foundation gave $2.0M across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $165K), mostly in Hawaii. 33% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,974,397
- +0.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- -14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $164,533
- +17.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $114,382
- Total assets
- $67,514,550
- +11.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (4 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Hawaii (99% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Hawaii Dental Service Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 700 Bishop Street, Honolulu, HI 96813
Phone: (808) 521-1431
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Hawaii Dental Service Foundation
Who Hawaii Dental Service Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Hawaii Foundation ($800K). Together the top 10 received $1.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
64 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 22 grants of 64 (34%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The grant program description identifies Hawaii, Guam, and Saipan as the communities where the foundation seeks to improve oral health. In the 2024 itemized grants, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Hawaii and 1% to a recipient in Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Hawaii Dental Service Foundation open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 12 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $285K; repeat grants $104K. How we count
Medians: $160K first-time, $75K repeat.
- 33% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+17%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.3M (2022) to $2.0M (2024). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $2.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Hawaii Foundation Honolulu, HI | Funding to expand hds endowed scholarship program for dental hygiene students | $800,000 |
| University of Hawaii Foundation - Area Health Education Center (Ahec) Loan Honolulu, HI | Funding to the university of Hawaii for the Hawaii innovative loan repayment program for dental professionals which is administered by ahec. | $250,000 |
| Hui No Ke Ola Pono Inc Wailuku, HI | Funding to renovate and expand organization's dental clinic to provide a safer and more welcoming environment for their patients and staff. | $190,000 |
| Kokua Kalihi Valley Comprehensive Services Honolulu, HI | Funding to support the development of specialty dental services like root canals, endodontic surgeries, and dental implants for their patients, and also attract dental residents to their program, strengthening the dental workforce in the community | $165,161 |
| University of Hawaii Foundation - Kapiolani Community College Honolulu, HI | Funding to enhance kcc's dental assisting program by purchasing new equipment and tools aligned with industry standards. | $154,272 |
| University of Hawaii Foundation - Maui County Honolulu, HI | Funding to help uh maui college to expand their dental hygiene program to Hawaii island, resume their dental assisting program, and provide crucial oral health services to both the maui and Hawaii island communities | $150,000 |
| Kahuku Medical Center Kahuku, HI | Funding to help organization to expand their facilities and increase access to dental care for local residents | $78,763 |
| Hamakua Health Center Inc Honokaa, HI | Provide funding new equipment and supplies to increase access to dental care amongst underserved adults | $71,284 |
| Lanai Community Health Center Lanai City, HI | Funding to integrate advanced dental treatment technology into organization's practice, thereby improving patient recovery time and discomfort levels | $45,847 |
| The Queen's Medical Center Honolulu, HI | Funding for the dental clinic to purchase equipment that will provide faster and more comfortable oral scanning, especially for special needs or head and neck cancer patients | $26,555 |
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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 | $67,514,550 | $7,006,480 | $2,682,607 | $1,974,397 | 12 | $5,506,480 |
| 2023 | $60,601,387 | $2,895,568 | $2,582,098 | $1,968,081 | 14 | $2,398,568 |
| 2022 | $52,984,817 | $4,651,230 | $1,887,575 | $1,304,141 | 8 | $2,851,230 |
| 2021 | $64,165,492 | $4,798,801 | $2,177,565 | $1,689,662 | 16 | $4,798,801 |
| 2020 | $60,173,571 | $4,939,342 | $2,101,134 | $1,905,998 | 14 | $4,939,342 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to promote community health and welfare and advance research, education, study, and learning in health areas such as dentistry and oral hygiene. Its grant program focuses on oral health education, prevention of oral disease, and access to dental care for underserved populations.
The grantees’ own descriptions reflect a range of community health work. Hui No Ke Ola Pono says it works to improve Native Hawaiian health by empowering people to be their own health advocates and integrating medical care with traditional Hawaiian values. Hamakua Health Center says its mission is to provide a comprehensive primary health care experience. The Queen’s Medical Center says it aims to provide quality health care to improve the well-being of Native Hawaiians and all the people of Hawaii.
Grantmaking
The foundation’s 2024 filing reports 12 itemized grants totaling $1,974,397, with a median grant of $114,382 and individual awards ranging from $20,000 to $800,000. Separately, the filing’s program description says HDSF distributed $1,990,246 to 13 organizations supporting oral health initiatives in Hawaii.
Among the largest itemized awards were $800,000 to the University of Hawaii Foundation to expand an endowed scholarship program for dental hygiene students; $250,000 to the University of Hawaii Foundation for a dental-professional loan repayment program administered by AHEC; and $190,000 to Hui No Ke Ola Pono Inc. to renovate and expand its dental clinic. Other awards supported specialty dental services and workforce development, dental education programs, clinic equipment and facility expansion, and access to dental care.
The foundation’s listed grant programs include HDS Foundation Grants for local nonprofit organizations and a Smile Fund for innovative, collaborative oral health outreach projects. The program descriptions state that eligible applicants for the foundation grants must have 501(c)(3) status; the Smile Fund description says applicants must be 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations or governmental programs. The descriptions exclude, among other things, individuals and religious programs from the foundation grants, and individuals, endowments, and political organizations from the Smile Fund. The Smile Fund description says applications are accepted throughout the year while funds are available, and projects must be completed within 12 months. The stated Smile Fund award limit is up to $5,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Mason A Savage DDS as chair; Emi Eno Orikasa DDS as vice chair and president; Diane SL Paloma PhD as vice president; and Sherelee Saneishi-Kim as secretary. Directors listed were Keriann Ernst, David K Todani, Allison P Tran DDS, Kaimana Goo-Rahtz DMD, Jan Boivin, and Joseph Cha DDS. The filing notes that Boivin’s term began December 11, 2024, and Cha’s began July 1, 2024.
Hawaii Dental Service Foundation is led by Emi Eno Orikasa DDS, Vice Chair & President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 11 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Emi Eno Orikasa DDS
Vice Chair & President
President → Vice Chair & President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mason A. Savage DDS
Chair
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Allison P. Tran DDS
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David K. Todani
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Keriann Ernst
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kaimana Goo-Rahtz DMD
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jan Boivin
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Cha DDS
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sherelee Saneishi-Kim
Secretary
Secretary → Director & Secretary, 2023
Director & Secretary → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
34 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Diane Sl Paloma PhD
Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Quin Ogawa
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Charles R. Sugiyama DDS (2020–2023) — Vice Chair
- Former: Cara Numasaki (2022–2023) — Former Interim Treasurer
- Former: Garrett Bk Oka DDS (2023) — Director
- Former: Cheryl Takitani-Smith (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Mark H. Yamakawa (2020–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Emmit A. Kane (2020) — Director
- Former: Thomas Delaney (2020) — Secretary
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.
Frequently asked questions about Hawaii Dental Service Foundation
How much does Hawaii Dental Service Foundation give each year?
Hawaii Dental Service Foundation gave $2.0M across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $2.0M across 14 grants.
What is Hawaii Dental Service Foundation's typical grant size?
Hawaii Dental Service Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $114,382, and its average grant was $164,533, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Hawaii Dental Service Foundation that year got $285K on average.
Where does Hawaii Dental Service Foundation give grants?
Hawaii Dental Service Foundation gives mostly in Hawaii: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Honolulu, HI (7 grants).
Does Hawaii Dental Service Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Hawaii Dental Service Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Hawaii Dental Service Foundation's largest grantees?
Hawaii Dental Service Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include University of Hawaii Foundation ($800,000), University of Hawaii Foundation - Area Health Education Center (Ahec) Loan ($250,000) and Hui No Ke Ola Pono Inc ($190,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Hawaii Dental Service Foundation?
Hawaii Dental Service Foundation reported $67.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $7.0M.
What does Hawaii Dental Service Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to promote community health and welfare and advance research, education, study, and learning in health areas such as dentistry and oral hygiene. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Hawaii Dental Service Foundation?
Hawaii Dental Service Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check hawaiidentalservice.com for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Hawaii Dental Service Foundation's EIN?
Hawaii Dental Service Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-0246999. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 25, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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