Hawaii Dental Service
Hawaii Dental Service (HDS) is a nonprofit dental benefits organization established in 1962 and headquartered in Honolulu, Hawaii. As the leading dental benefits provider in the state, HDS serves over one million Hawaii residents and maintains the largest network of dentists in Hawaii, with more than 95% of all licensed, practicing dentists in the state participating in HDS plans. The organization operates across Hawaii, Guam, and Saipan.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$448.2M
+11.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.9M
-12.1% YoY
Grant Count
21
-36.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$89K
+38.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
HDS's mission is to promote and encourage the betterment of the general medical and dental health of the public for the common good and general welfare of the community.
The HDS Foundation, the organization's grantmaking arm, focuses specifically on improving oral health in the communities where HDS operates. The Foundation supports:
- Oral health education programs
- Prevention of oral disease
- Access to dental care for underserved populations
- Scholarships for dental and dental hygiene students
- State-run loan repayment programs for dentists and dental hygienists working in Hawaii
Grantmaking
The HDS Foundation distributes grants to local nonprofit organizations that align with its oral health mission. 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 HDS Foundation prioritizes oral health improvement in Hawaii, Guam, and Saipan—the regions where HDS operates. Primary focus is on Hawaii residents, including the most vulnerable populations in the community.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Hawaii Dental Service (Parent Organization) - 2023:
- Total Revenue: $264 million
- Total Expenses: $237 million
- Total Assets: $400 million
- Total Liabilities: $34.3 million
Hawaii Dental Service (Parent Organization) - 2022:
- Program Service Revenue: $243,490,397
- Investment Income: $6,892,080
- Other Revenue: $2,002,618
- Net Assets/Fund Balances: $313,477,342
- Total Liabilities: $43,579,579
HDS Foundation - 2024:
- Total Assets: $67,514,550
- Total Giving: $1,990,246
Workforce:
- HDS employs approximately 114-159 staff members across the organization
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $448,191,415 | $400,402,813 | $357,056,921 |
| Revenue | $275,253,336 | $263,651,503 | $252,385,095 |
| Expenses | $247,163,041 | $236,974,466 | $231,667,639 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $16,959,491 | $13,493,680 | $6,892,080 |
| 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
103 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Key executives identified include:
- Quin Ogawa (Chief Financial Officer)
- Minna Lehti (Chief Operating Officer)
- Patti Garrett (General Counsel)
- Elaine Fujiwara (Chief Customer Officer)
- Sungwon Victor Yoon (Management Director)
- Tracie Mukai (Director, Project Management Office)
- Sherman Robert (Dental Director)
- Emmit Kane (Vice Chair, Board of Directors)
The organization maintains a governing body of 15 voting members, with 8 identified as independent voting members.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MASON A SAVAGE DDS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| NONA TAMANAHA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| NELSON KM LAU | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KERIANN ERNST | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KEVIN S HASEYAMA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SHAKIL AHMED | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARTIN OISHI DDS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAVID K TODANI | DIRECTOR (TILL 06/24) | 1 | — |
| TYLER KIMURA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ALLISON P TRAN DDS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KAIMANA GOO-RAHTZ DMD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| EMI ENO ORIKASA DDS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| COLBERT SETO CIO TILL 1124 | ASSISTANT SECRETARY (TILL 11/24) | 40 | $322,294 |
| ELAINE FUJIWARA CCO EFF 0624 | ASSISTANT SECRETARY (TILL 06/24) | 40 | $291,312 |
| T KIMO BLAISDELL | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| DIANE SL PALOMA PHD | PRESIDENT & CEO | 40 | $553,563 |
| MINNA-MARI LEHTI COO ALL YEAR | SEC. (TILL 06/24), VP (EFF 06/24) | 40 | $368,994 |
| QUIN OGAWA | TREASURER & CFO | 40 | $326,479 |
| EMMIT A KANE | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| CHAD YANO | DIRECTOR OF INFO SYSTEMS | 40 | $186,083 |
| CLESSON PANG | DIRECTOR OF UNDERWRITING | 40 | $211,250 |
| JOEY LEE | DIRECTOR OF SALES | 40 | $151,329 |
| JAN IGA | DIRECTOR OF HR | 40 | $171,206 |
| ROQUE ARANADOR | DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY | 40 | $197,183 |
| IOANA GEBAUER | DIRECTOR OF PROFESSIONAL RELATIONS | 40 | $147,957 |
| TRACIE MUKAI | DIRECTOR - PROJECT MANAGEMENT OFFICE | 40 | $147,359 |
| JUNKO KAWABATA | APPLICATION SUPPORT MANAGER | 40 | $141,395 |
| PATTI GARRETT | FORMER ASSISTANT SECRETARY | 40 | $220,129 |
| CARA NUMASAKI | FORMER INTERIM CFO/ TREAS | 40 | $169,041 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The HDS Foundation has supported dental sealant programs in Hawaii public schools, enabling children to receive free dental sealants as part of its commitment to oral disease prevention. The Foundation continues to distribute grants annually to nonprofit partners advancing oral health initiatives throughout Hawaii.
The HDS Newsroom - Hawaii Dental ServiceRelated Funders
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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