Hawaii National Foundation
Hawaii National Foundation is a private foundation based in Honolulu, Hawaii. Its 2025 filing reports 11 grants totaling $71,000, all to organizations in Hawaii, including organizations working in homeownership, film, community services, food access, literacy, and cultural programming.
Hawaii National Foundation at a glance
In short: Hawaii National Foundation gave $71K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Hawaii. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $71,000
- +59.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +450.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,455
- -71.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,564,884
- +65.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Hawaii (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Hawaii National Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 45 North King Street 7Th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96817
Phone: (808) 528-7711
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Hawaii National Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Hawaii Homeownership Center ($13K). Together the top 10 received $71K.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 16 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Hawaii.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Hawaii National Foundation gives
- Giving grew 1320% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 113% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2021) to $71K (2025). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $71K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii Homeownership Center Honolulu, HI | To support the mission of addressing barriers and increasing rates of home ownership. | $12,500 |
| Chinatown 808 Events Honolulu, HI | Supporting the Annual Mid-Autumn Festival Celebrating Chinese Culture | $10,000 |
| Hawaii International Film Festival Honolulu, HI | To support the hiff mission of inspiring students and cinema lovers of all ages to pursue excellence in film, new media, and storytelling innovation through hiff programs. | $10,000 |
| Lanakila Pacific Honolulu, HI | To support innovative solutions in workforce development, food security, and community resilience. | $10,000 |
| Pacific & Asian Affairs Council (Paac) Honolulu, HI | To support transformational journeys of self-discovery and growth and help shape the lives of hawai'I youth. | $5,000 |
| A Better Chinatown Association Honolulu, HI | To support the development of programs, events, and initiatives that preserve the cultural heritage of the community | $5,000 |
| Friends of First Responders Hilo, HI | To support the commitment to mental health and relational wellness for first responders and their family in Hawaii | $5,000 |
| Maui Food Bank Inc Wailuku, HI | To Support Local Access to Nutrition in Maui. | $5,000 |
| Hawaii Literacy Honolulu, HI | To Support Lieracy in the State of Hawaii | $5,000 |
| Hawaii Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Honolulu, HI | Supporting Hawaii's restaurant and foodservice industries through education, community engagement, and promotion of career pathways. | $3,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,564,884 | $743,515 | $124,670 | $71,000 | 11 | $81,189 | $692,646 | $72,109 |
| 2024 | $946,039 | $158,919 | $44,503 | $44,500 | 2 | $44,500 | $8,091 | $41,452 |
| 2023 | $831,623 | $750,017 | $5,003 | $5,000 | 1 | $5,000 | $14 | $5,795 |
| 2022 | $86,609 | $18 | $5,000 | $5,000 | 1 | $5,000 | $18 | $4,501 |
| 2021 | $91,591 | $19 | $5,001 | $5,000 | 1 | $5,000 | $19 | $4,726 |
| 2020 | $96,573 | $36 | $5,101 | $5,100 | 2 | — | $36 | $4,995 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hawaii National Foundation reported a distributable amount of $72K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants supported organizations with varied missions. For example, Hawaii Homeownership Center says it prepares people— including low- and moderate-income individuals and families—for home purchase through classes, coaching, buyer resources, and post-purchase support. Hawaii International Film Festival says it fosters cultural awareness through film and showcases emerging talent. Lanakila Pacific says its mission is to build independence and improve quality of life for people facing cognitive, physical, social, or age-related challenges.
Other 2025 grantees describe missions that include revitalizing Honolulu Chinatown (A Better Chinatown Association), strengthening reading and lifelong learning skills (Hawaii Literacy), distributing food to people experiencing hunger in Maui County (Maui Food Bank), and promoting the health and wellness of first responders and their families (Friends of First Responders).
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $71,000. Grants ranged from $500 to $12,500, with a median grant of $5,000. Larger awards included $12,500 to Hawaii Homeownership Center; $10,000 each to Chinatown 808 Events, Hawaii International Film Festival, and Lanakila Pacific; and $5,000 each to Pacific & Asian Affairs Council, A Better Chinatown Association, Friends of First Responders, Maui Food Bank, and Hawaii Literacy.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Warren Luke as Chairman/CEO/Director, Bryan Luke as President/COO/Secretary/Director, and Ricky Ching as Vice President/Treasurer/Director.
Hawaii National Foundation is led by Warren Luke, Chairman, CEO & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Warren Luke
Chairman, CEO & Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bryan Luke
President, COO, Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ricky Ching
Vice President, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Hawaii National Foundation
How much does Hawaii National Foundation give each year?
Hawaii National Foundation gave $71K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $45K across 2 grants.
What is Hawaii National Foundation's typical grant size?
Hawaii National Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,455, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Hawaii National Foundation give grants?
Hawaii National Foundation gives mostly in Hawaii: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Honolulu, HI (8 grants) and Hilo, HI (2 grants).
Does Hawaii National Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Hawaii National Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Hawaii National Foundation's largest grantees?
Hawaii National Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Hawaii Homeownership Center ($12,500), Chinatown 808 Events ($10,000) and Hawaii International Film Festival ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Hawaii National Foundation?
Hawaii National Foundation reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $81K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $72K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Hawaii National Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants supported organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Hawaii National Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Hawaii National Foundation's EIN?
Hawaii National Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-0268927. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Hawaii National Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 27, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Hawaii National Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 8, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/hawaii-national-foundation-morg_0acb90e1946a4fa5a974ea97a114e6e6
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