Hawaii Investment Ready
Education and capacity building for both the entrepreneurs and funders (philanthropy, government, and private) that are collectively addressing social and environmental challenges in Hawaii.
Hawaii Investment Ready at a glance
In short: Hawaii Investment Ready gave $12K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in Hawaii. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $12,410
- -87.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,410
- -75.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,410
- Total assets
- $1,470,564
- -6.4% 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 Investment Ready
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Hawaii Investment Ready
Who Hawaii Investment Ready funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Moolelo Hawaii - fiscally sponsored program of Kealopiko Inc ($12K).
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 32 (41%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Hawaii Investment Ready gives
- Giving fell 79% 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 $12K (2024) to $2.5M (2020). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $12K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Moolelo Hawaii - fiscally sponsored program of Kealopiko Inc Kaunakakai, HI | Support for Moolelo Hawaii, a Native Hawaiian cultural storytelling and eco-fashion program providing economic opportunity for Native Hawaiian women on Molokai | $12,410 |
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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 | $1,470,564 | $1,053,805 | $1,161,936 | $12,410 | 1 | $602 |
| 2023 | $1,570,381 | $1,669,918 | $925,462 | $100,549 | 2 | $11,508 |
| 2022 | $809,311 | $1,051,788 | $1,047,948 | $285,000 | 4 | $500 |
| 2021 | $855,471 | $873,825 | $599,147 | $58,798 | 1 | $500 |
| 2020 | $744,993 | $3,496,916 | $3,186,603 | $2,492,657 | 24 | $167 |
| 2019 | $70,580 | $350,500 | $433,621 | — | — | — |
About Hawaii Investment Ready
Based on IRS filings
Hawaii Investment Ready is a public charity focused on Education, based in Kaneohe, HI. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $12K. Net investment income was $602.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Hawaii Investment Ready is led by Keoni Lee, Co-Ceo since 2024 (on filings since 2019); 2 of 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Keoni Lee
Co-Ceo
CEO & Director → Co-Ceo, 2024
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$109K (2019) → $175K (2024)
Darlene Tamanaha
Co-Ceo
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$104K (2024)
Lisa Kleissner
Board President
President → Board President, 2023
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pia Chock
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Neil Hannahs
Board Secretary & Treasurer
Secretary & Treasurer → Board Secretary & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
$28K (2019) → $0 (2024)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Margaret Peebles (2019–2021) — Program Manager
- Former: Chloe Hartwell (2020–2021) — Communications
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 $175K, to Keoni Lee (Co-CEO). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Hawaii Investment Ready
How much does Hawaii Investment Ready give each year?
Hawaii Investment Ready gave $12K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $101K across 2 grants.
How large is Hawaii Investment Ready?
Hawaii Investment Ready reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.1M.
What is Hawaii Investment Ready?
Hawaii Investment Ready is a public charity focused on Education, based in Kaneohe, HI. It holds $1.5M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Hawaii Investment Ready operate?
Hawaii Investment Ready has awarded grants in California, Hawaii.
What is Hawaii Investment Ready's EIN?
Hawaii Investment Ready's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4611816. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 14, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 17, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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