Hawaii Maritime Center
Hawaii Maritime Center is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Honolulu, HI. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2020. In 2020, it awarded 1 grant totaling $5K. Net investment income was $3.
Hawaii Maritime Center at a glance
In short: Hawaii Maritime Center gave $5K across 1 grant in 2020 (avg $5K), mostly in Hawaii. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $4,535
- Grants made (2020)
- 1
- Average grant
- $4,535
- Median grant
- $4,535
- Primary geography
- Hawaii (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who Hawaii Maritime Center funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Bishop Museum ($5K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2020 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 1 grant totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bishop Museum Honolulu, HI | Distribution Upon Dissolution | $4,535 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | — | $4,672,842 | $9,207 | $4,535 | 1 | $3 | $1 |
| 2019 | $8,107 | $3 | $10,999 | — | — | $3 | $3 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hawaii Maritime Center reported a distributable amount of $1 for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Hawaii Maritime Center is led by Melanie Ide, President & CEO on every filing since 2019; none of the 14 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Melanie Ide
President & CEO
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wayne Pitluck
Chair & Director
1st Vice Chair & Director → Chair & Director, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gaylord Wilcox
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jen-L Lyman
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Todd Apo
1st Vice Chair & Director
2nd Vice Chair & Director → 1st Vice Chair & Director, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Watters O. Martin Jr.
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Allison Holt Gendreau
Former Director
Director → Former Director, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Marvin
1st Vice President & Assistant Treasurer
1st Vice President → 1st Vice President & Assistant Treasurer, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew M. Touma
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nicole Sakai
2nd Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ray Kong
1st Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Seu
Former Director
Director → Former Director, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Timothy E. Johns
Former Director
Director → Former Director, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William C. Pieper II
Former Chair
Chair & Director → Former Chair, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Anton Krucky (2019) — Former Chair & Director
- Former: Courtney Chow (2019) — 2nd Vice President
- Former: Kitty Yannone (2019) — Director
- Former: Lance Parker (2019) — Former 2nd Vc & Director
- Former: Sanne Higgins (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2020. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Hawaii Maritime Center
How much does Hawaii Maritime Center give each year?
Hawaii Maritime Center gave $5K across 1 grant in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Hawaii Maritime Center?
Hawaii Maritime Center is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Honolulu, HI.
Where does Hawaii Maritime Center operate?
Hawaii Maritime Center has awarded grants in Hawaii.
How much is Hawaii Maritime Center required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Hawaii Maritime Center reported a distributable amount of $1 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Hawaii Maritime Center's EIN?
Hawaii Maritime Center's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-0196626. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 9, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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