Hawaii Dental Service Foundation
The Hawaii Dental Service Foundation is a charitable foundation established in 1986 by Hawaii Dental Service, Hawaii's leading nonprofit dental benefits provider. Based in Honolulu, the foundation focuses exclusively on advancing oral health in the communities it serves.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$67.5M
+11.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.0M
+0.3% YoY
Grant Count
12
-14.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$165K
+17.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's objective is to improve oral health in the communities where Hawaii Dental Service operates: Hawaii, Guam, and Saipan. Grants are limited to projects related to the advancement of oral health.
The foundation prioritizes programs and projects that:
- Promote access to dental care by underserved populations
- Support prevention of oral disease
- Provide oral health education
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation distributed $1,990,246 to 13 organizations supporting oral health initiatives in Hawaii.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds programs in Hawaii, Guam, and Saipan, with particular emphasis on Hawaii-based organizations.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $67,514,550
- Total Annual Giving (2024): $1,990,246
- Number of Grantees (2024): 13 organizations
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $67,514,550 | $60,601,387 | $52,984,817 |
| Revenue | $7,006,480 | $2,895,568 | $4,651,230 |
| Expenses | $2,682,607 | $2,582,098 | $1,887,575 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $5,506,480 | $2,398,568 | $2,851,230 |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
64 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Hawaii Dental Service Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include University of Hawaii Foundation ($800,000), University of Hawaii Foundation - Area Health Education Center (ahec) Loan ($250,000), Hui No Ke Ola Pono Inc ($190,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| DENTAL LIFELINE NETWORK HAWAII DENVER, CO | FUNDING TO CONTINUE OFFERING DENTAL TREATMENT TO INDIVIDUALS WHO COULD NOT AFFORD TO SEE A DENTIST ELSEWHERE | $20,000 |
| HAMAKUA HEALTH CENTER INC HONOKAA, HI | PROVIDE FUNDING NEW EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES TO INCREASE ACCESS TO DENTAL CARE AMONGST UNDERSERVED ADULTS | $71,284 |
| 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 |
| KAHUKU MEDICAL CENTER KAHUKU, HI | FUNDING TO HELP ORGANIZATION TO EXPAND THEIR FACILITIES AND INCREASE ACCESS TO DENTAL CARE FOR LOCAL RESIDENTS | $78,763 |
| KALIHI PALAMA HEALTH CENTER HONOLULU, HI | FUNDING TO SUPPORT EFFORTS TO INTEGRATE PREVENTIVE ORAL HEALTH CARE WITH THEIR PEDIATRIC PATIENTS AND FAMILIES | $22,515 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MASON A SAVAGE DDS | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| KERIANN ERNST | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAVID K TODANI | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ALLISON P TRAN DDS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| EMI ENO ORIKASA DDS | VICE CHAIR AND PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| KAIMANA GOO-RAHTZ DMD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JAN BOIVIN | DIRECTOR (START 12/11/24) | 1 | — |
| JOSEPH CHA DDS | DIRECTOR (START 07/01/24) | 1 | — |
| SHERELEE SANEISHI-KIM | SECRETARY | 34 | — |
| DIANE SL PALOMA PHD | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| QUIN OGAWA | TREASURER | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has awarded significant scholarships to dental and dental hygiene students across Hawaii. Recent scholarship awards include $110,000 to dental students, $40,000 to four Hawaii dentistry students, $35,000 to dental and dental hygiene students at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, and $21,000 to seven Maui dental hygiene students.
HDS Foundation awards $21,000 in scholarships to 7 Maui dental hygiene studentsThe foundation also provided support for Maui wildfire relief efforts through grants to organizations assisting dentists impacted by the disasters.
HDS Foundation awards community scholarships totaling $35,000 to supportFrequently Asked Questions
What does Hawaii Dental Service Foundation fund?
The foundation's objective is to improve oral health in the communities where Hawaii Dental Service operates: Hawaii, Guam, and Saipan. Grants are limited to projects related to the advancement of oral health. The foundation prioritizes programs and projects that: • Promote access to dental care by underserved populations • Support prevention of oral disease • Provide oral health education
How do I apply for a grant from Hawaii Dental Service Foundation?
**Grant Activity** In 2024, the foundation distributed $1,990,246 to 13 organizations supporting oral health initiatives in Hawaii. **Eligibility Requirements** To be eligible for funding, organizations must: • Be a charity with 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status under the Internal Revenue Code, or be a governmental program • Not be a research project, United Way operational expenses, political organization, religious program, endowment, individual, or multi-year pledge **Application Requirements** Ap…
Where does Hawaii Dental Service Foundation make grants?
The foundation funds programs in Hawaii, Guam, and Saipan, with particular emphasis on Hawaii-based organizations.
What size grants does Hawaii Dental Service Foundation award?
In 2024, Hawaii Dental Service Foundation awarded 12 grants totaling $2.0M — an average of about $165K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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