Hawaii Realtors Charitable Foundation
The Hawaii Realtors Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Honolulu, Hawaii, established in 2020. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization with no employees and focuses on supporting charitable causes, with particular emphasis on housing assistance and disaster relief.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$102K
-79.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.3M
+118.0% YoY
Grant Count
568
+125.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$2K
-3.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary focus is housing assistance, particularly for individuals and families facing displacement or housing insecurity. The foundation has demonstrated a strong commitment to disaster relief, specifically supporting victims affected by natural disasters in Hawaii.
Grantmaking
The foundation has engaged in significant grant distribution, particularly in response to the 2023 Maui wildfires. The foundation distributed nearly $1 million in housing assistance to displaced wildfire victims through a structured application process. Applicants submitted requests for disaster relief via application, which were reviewed in the order received. Approved applicants received grant amounts equal to one month's mortgage or rent payment, or hotel reimbursement, with a maximum grant amount of $3,000 per recipient.
How to Apply
. Applicants submitted requests for disaster relief via application, which were reviewed in the order received. Approved applicants received grant amounts equal to one month's mortgage or rent payment, or hotel reimbursement, with a maximum grant amount of $3,000 per recipient.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 31, 2023:
- Total Assets: $493,180
- Total Revenues: $1,056,355
- Total Expenses: $608,864
- Total Giving: $608,613
As of December 31, 2022:
- Total Revenues: $100
The significant increase in revenues from 2022 to 2023 reflects the foundation's response to the Maui wildfire disaster. In 2023, the foundation received a $1,000,000 grant from the Realtors Relief Foundation designated for wildfire disaster relief.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $101,528 | $493,180 | $45,689 |
| Revenue | $1,326,493 | $1,056,355 | $100 |
| Expenses | $1,326,758 | $608,864 | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,326,493 | $608,613 | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | $9,929 | $10,433 | $2,246 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
110 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOANA ANDERSON | PRESIDENT | 20 | — |
| DONNA RICE | SECRETARY | 20 | — |
| JULIE MEIER | TREASURER | 10 | — |
| TRACY STICE | DIRECTOR AT LARGE | 20 | — |
| DON WATSON | DIRECTOR AT LARGE | 20 | — |
| LURLINE JOHNSON | DIRECTOR AT LARGE | 20 | — |
Recent Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Hawaii Realtors Charitable Foundation played a major role in providing emergency housing assistance following the August 2023 Maui wildfires. The foundation's disaster relief program processed applications from affected residents and distributed substantial funds to help cover housing costs during the recovery period. This represented a significant expansion of the foundation's grantmaking activity compared to its initial years of operation.
Hawaii REALTORS\xAE Charitable Foundation Distributes $1.9M In Maui Housing\Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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