Hawaii Farmers Union Foundation
Hawaii Farmers Union Foundation believes in sustainable agriculture and local food systems that promote a healthy environment and strong communities. Its mission is to build a supportive regenerative agricultural system where farmers can create sustainable, vibrant and prosperous agricultural communities across Hawaii.
Hawaii Farmers Union Foundation at a glance
In short: Hawaii Farmers Union Foundation gave $175K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $87K), mostly in Hawaii. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $174,925
- -9.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $87,463
- +35.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $87,463
- Total assets
- $1,538,917
- +19.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Hawaii (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Hawaii Farmers Union Foundation
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Hawaii Farmers Union Foundation
Who Hawaii Farmers Union Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Hawaii Farmers Union United ($115K). Together the top 2 received $175K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 4 grants of 8 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Hawaii Farmers Union Foundation gives
- Giving grew 324% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $41K (2021) to $194K (2023). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $175K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii Farmers Union United Wailuku, HI | — | $114,925 |
| Compost Kauai LLC Kapaa, HI | — | $60,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,538,917 | $1,176,026 | $954,673 | $174,925 | 2 |
| 2023 | $1,287,564 | $1,417,231 | $469,297 | $193,886 | 3 |
| 2022 | $340,863 | $412,087 | $284,968 | $63,387 | 1 |
| 2021 | $213,744 | $261,633 | $291,272 | $41,244 | 1 |
| 2020 | $242,883 | $416,227 | $380,554 | $82,211 | 1 |
About Hawaii Farmers Union Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Hawaii Farmers Union Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Kapaa, HI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $175K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Hawaii Farmers Union Foundation is led by Kennard Kekona, President on every filing since 2022; 3 of 6 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kennard Kekona
President
On filings since 2022
46.6 hrs/week
$65K (2023) → $110K (2024)
Gail Byrne Baber
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Crawford
Director
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anabella Bruch
Vice President
On filings since 2020
38.5 hrs/week
$56K (2020) → $94K (2024)
Christian Zuckerman
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
29 hrs/week
$15K (2023) → $64K (2024)
Maureen Datta
Secretary
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Vincent Mina (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Christain Zuckerman (2021) — Director
- Former: David Case (2020) — Director
- Former: Gail Byrne-Baber (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Steve Lund (2020) — 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 $110K, to Kennard Kekona (President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Hawaii Farmers Union Foundation
How much does Hawaii Farmers Union Foundation give each year?
Hawaii Farmers Union Foundation gave $175K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $194K across 3 grants.
How large is Hawaii Farmers Union Foundation?
Hawaii Farmers Union Foundation reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.2M.
What is Hawaii Farmers Union Foundation?
Hawaii Farmers Union Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Kapaa, HI. It holds $1.5M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Hawaii Farmers Union Foundation operate?
Hawaii Farmers Union Foundation has awarded grants in Hawaii.
What is Hawaii Farmers Union Foundation's EIN?
Hawaii Farmers Union Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-5653259. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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