Hawaii Foodbank Inc
An individual recipient INC is a public charity based in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi. It collects, warehouses, and distributes food and supports hunger-relief work through grants to community organizations. Its 2025 filing reports 181 grants totaling $33,520,461.
Hawaii Foodbank Inc at a glance
In short: Hawaii Foodbank Inc gave $33.5M across 181 grants in 2025 (avg $185K), mostly in Hawaii. 19% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $33,520,461
- +2.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 181
- -30.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $185,196
- +48.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $72,139
- Total assets
- $48,237,978
- +40.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 19% first-time grantees (35 of 180, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Hawaii (99% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Hawaii Foodbank Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 2611 Kilihau Street, Honolulu, HI 96819
Phone: (808) 836-3600
Website: https://hawaiifoodbank.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Hawaii Foodbank Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Elepaio Social Services ($2.5M). Together the top 10 received $13.3M.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($36,662), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
882 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 417 grants of 882 (47%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Hawaiʻi Foodbank’s food-distribution work is described as serving Oʻahu and neighboring islands. Its website identifies a network of more than 250 agency partners and pantries on Oʻahu and Kauaʻi, along with affiliate food banks on the other islands. In filing year 2025, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Hawaiʻi, 1% to Texas, and less than 1% to California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 181 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Hawaii Foodbank Inc open to new grantees?
19%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 35 of 180 grantees (19%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $97K; repeat grants $208K. How we count
Medians: $12K first-time, $82K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $25.0M (2023) to $33.5M (2025). In 2025 it made 181 grants totaling $33.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Elepaio Social Services Waianae, HI | Fight Hunger | $2,476,025 |
| The Pantry by Feeding Hawaii Together Honolulu, HI | Fight Hunger | $1,853,035 |
| Angel Network Charities Honolulu, HI | Fight Hunger | $1,552,899 |
| Central Union Church Honolulu, HI | Fight Hunger | $1,474,931 |
| Grace & Favor DBA Faith House of Hope Honolulu, HI | Fight Hunger | $1,306,226 |
| Giving Hope Hawaii Kaneohe, HI | Fight Hunger | $1,199,227 |
| Kalihi Union Church Honolulu, HI | Fight Hunger | $939,133 |
| Dynamic Compassion in Action Waimanalo, HI | Fight Hunger | $925,474 |
| Armed Services YMCA JBPHH, HI | Fight Hunger | $824,914 |
| King's Cathedral & Chapels Honolulu, HI | Fight Hunger | $773,036 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $48,237,978 | $62,839,686 | $49,029,863 | $33,520,461 | 181 | $1,021,302 |
| 2024 | $34,227,519 | $47,389,907 | $47,385,200 | $32,699,533 | 262 | $955,342 |
| 2023 | $32,487,166 | $42,310,870 | $42,998,612 | $25,014,832 | 184 | $784,043 |
| 2022 | $33,471,395 | $44,287,910 | $42,745,307 | $27,286,305 | 120 | $1,270,621 |
| 2021 | $34,199,601 | $55,909,477 | $52,038,613 | $30,893,067 | 135 | $593,834 |
| 2020 | $29,256,645 | $49,063,609 | $45,979,505 | $25,123,673 | 94 | $151,095 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Hawaiʻi Foodbank’s mission is to nourish its ʻohana today while working to end hunger tomorrow. Its website describes work with local partners, volunteers, and supporters to provide nutritious food to families, keiki, kūpuna, and individuals across Hawaiʻi.
Its grants support hunger-relief work by community organizations. For example, Feeding Hawaii Together describes its mission as building a sustainable and equitable food system across the islands. Surfing the Nations says its work includes feeding people experiencing hunger, alongside youth and character-development programs. Hui o Hauʻula describes its role as managing a community center and partnership hub that provides programs and services for children, youth, adults, and kūpuna.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, Hawaiʻi Foodbank reported 181 grants totaling $33,520,461. Grants ranged from $5,112 to $2,476,025, with a median grant of $72,139. The largest listed awards included $2,476,025 to Elepaio Social Services, $1,853,035 to The Pantry by Feeding Hawaii Together, and $1,552,899 to Angel Network Charities; each was designated to fight hunger.
The organization’s agency-partner onboarding materials describe a partnership process that includes submitting documentation, reviewing a partnership agreement, providing current food-safety certification, and providing proof of civil-rights training. Listed materials differ by partner type: agency partners submit an IRS 501(c)(3) determination letter and W-9; program partners and temporary disaster-feeding partners submit a certificate of good standing, IRS EIN confirmation letter, and W-9. The materials also describe at least annual monitoring, by site visit or mystery shopper, and periodic progress reports for recipient agencies.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Amy Miller as President/CEO. Listed board officers are Christina Hause, Chair; Kathryn Ellman, 1st Vice Chair; Jeff Vigilla, 2nd Vice Chair; Craig Shikuma, Secretary; and Darin Shigeta, Treasurer. The filing also lists Jeremiah Ana, T. Kimo Blaisdell, Jason Brand, and Diana Brown as directors.
Hawaii Foodbank Inc is led by Amy Miller, President & CEO on every filing since 2023; 7 of 35 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Amy Miller
President & CEO
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$202K (2023) → $260K (2025)
Christina Hause
Chair
Vice Chair → 1st Vice Chair, 2021
1st Vice Chair → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Denise Hayashi-Yamaguchi
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Wataru
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason Wong
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Lam
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Larry Siafuafu
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lauren Zirbel
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter Heilmann
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Gamble
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Toby Tamaye
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jodi Yamamoto
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rona Fukumoto
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Froelich
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dean Duque
Director
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Rice Grossman
Director
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Walker
Director
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeremiah Ana
Director
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Myles Shibata
Director
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Diana Brown
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason Brand
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Keawe'aimoku Kaholokula
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joyce Torrey
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laurie Yoshida
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
T. Kimo Blaisdell
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura Kay Rand
Former Vice President & Chief Impact Officer
Vice President & Chief Impact Officer → Former Vice President & Chief Impact Officer, 2025
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$124K (2020) → $152K (2025)
Gene Caliwag
Former Vice President & Chief Operations Officer
Vice President of Operations → Former Vice President & Chief Operations Officer, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$105K (2023) → $45K (2025)
Curtis Leong
Vice President & CFO
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$65K (2023) → $169K (2025)
John Klosterman
Vice President & Chief Operations Officer
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$147K (2025)
Marielle Terbio
Vice President Strategy & Programs
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$91K (2024) → $124K (2025)
Rowena Browne
Vice President & Chief Impact Officer
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$13K (2025)
Craig Shikuma
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Darin Shigeta
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Vigilla
2nd Vice Chair
Director → 3rd Vice Chair, 2023
3rd Vice Chair → 2nd Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathryn Ellman
1st Vice Chair
Director → 1st Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (16)
- Former: Reggie Maldonado (2020–2024) — Former Director
- Former: Sonia Topenio (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Kilikina Mahi (2024) — Former Vice President Strategy & Programs
- Former: David Herndon (2020–2023) — Chair
- Former: James Starshak (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Lillian Rodolfich (2020–2023) — Vice President & CFO
- Former: Neill Char (2020–2023) — 2nd Vice Chair
- Former: Charlie King (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Malcolm Inamine (2020–2022) — Vice President & COO
- Former: Mark Tonini (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Michael Miller (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Ron Mizutani (2020–2022) — Former President, CEO & Director
- Former: Amy Marvin (2021–2022) — President & CEO
- Former: Jeff Moken (2020–2021) — Former Chair
- Former: Terri Hansen-Shon (2020–2021) — Former Director
- Former: Greg Sato (2020) — Former Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $260K, to Amy Miller (President/CEO). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Hawaii Foodbank Inc
How much does Hawaii Foodbank Inc give each year?
Hawaii Foodbank Inc gave $33.5M across 181 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $32.7M across 262 grants.
What is Hawaii Foodbank Inc's typical grant size?
Hawaii Foodbank Inc's median grant in 2025 was $72,139, and its average grant was $185,196, across 181 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Hawaii Foodbank Inc that year got $97K on average.
Where does Hawaii Foodbank Inc give grants?
Hawaii Foodbank Inc gives mostly in Hawaii: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Honolulu, HI (66 grants), Lihue, HI (28 grants), Waianae, HI (11 grants) and Kaneohe, HI (11 grants).
Does Hawaii Foodbank Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 181 grants with a stated purpose on Hawaii Foodbank Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Fight Hunger" (181 grants).
Who are Hawaii Foodbank Inc's largest grantees?
Hawaii Foodbank Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Elepaio Social Services ($2,476,025), The Pantry by Feeding Hawaii Together ($1,853,035) and Angel Network Charities ($1,552,899), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($36,662), which are not listed by name. Together they received 18% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Hawaii Foodbank Inc?
Hawaii Foodbank Inc reported $48.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $62.8M.
What does Hawaii Foodbank Inc fund?
Hawaiʻi Foodbank’s mission is to nourish its ʻohana today while working to end hunger tomorrow. Its website describes work with local partners, volunteers, and supporters to provide nutritious food to families, keiki, kūpuna, and individuals across Hawaiʻi. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Hawaii Foodbank Inc?
Hawaii Foodbank Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check hawaiifoodbank.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Hawaii Foodbank Inc's EIN?
Hawaii Foodbank Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-0220699. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 30, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 3, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 17, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 28, 2026)
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