Hawaii State Teachers Association
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Hawaii State Teachers Association at a glance
In short: Hawaii State Teachers Association gave $23K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $23K), mostly in Hawaii. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $22,550
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $22,550
- Median grant
- $22,550
- Total assets
- $1,409,085
- +3.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Hawaii (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Hawaii State Teachers Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Hawaii Education Association ($23K).
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 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $23K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii Education Association Honolulu, HI | Professional Development Scholarship for Teachers | $22,550 |
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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 | $1,409,085 | $409,077 | $361,528 | $22,550 | 1 | $29,089 |
| 2024 | $1,355,801 | $422,777 | $381,195 | — | — | $25,533 |
| 2023 | $1,293,728 | $401,611 | $310,684 | — | — | $17,855 |
| 2022 | $1,225,444 | $377,541 | $320,218 | — | — | $1,170 |
| 2021 | $1,157,463 | $376,371 | $258,221 | — | — | $1,337 |
| 2020 | $1,035,498 | $369,247 | $327,025 | — | — | $2,741 |
About Hawaii State Teachers Association
Based on IRS filings
Hawaii State Teachers Association is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Honolulu, HI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $23K. Net investment income was $29K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Hawaii State Teachers Association is led by Jonathan Gillentine, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 13 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jonathan Gillentine
President
Oahu District President → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Karolyn Mossman
Maui District President
Maui District President & Treasurer → Treasurer, 2023
Treasurer → Maui District President, 2025
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Laverne Moore
Oahu District President
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Lori Sasan
Kauai District President
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Rae Yamanaka
Hawaii District President
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Bonnie Kakinami
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Wray Jose
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Inga Park-Okuna
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Kay Naquin
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Kim Springer
Second Vice President
Hawaii District President → Second Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Valerie Decorte
First Vice President
Director → First Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Joan Parker
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Tom Aitken
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (21)
- Former: Nelson Chung (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Thomas Aitken (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Marylyn Barbosa (2024) — Maui District President
- Former: Crucita Todd (2020–2023) — Kauai District President
- Former: Jeanne Fukuoka (2021–2023) — Second Vice President
- Former: Joyce Aono (2023) — Secretary
- Former: Justin Wong (2023) — Director
- Former: Phyllis Ida (2023) — Oahu District President
- Former: Sharmen Graydon (2023) — Maui District President
- Former: Beverly Gotelli (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Glenn Fernandez (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Lorraine Hora (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Bonnie Chock-Burke (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Lois Shimizu (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Vaughn Tokashiki (2021–2022) — First Vice President
- Former: Carol Nitta (2020) — Director
- Former: Joanne Ing (2020) — First Vice President
- Former: Kathleen Tanaka (2020) — Director
- Former: Stephen Ono (2020) — Director
- Former: Susan Hagiwara (2020) — Director
- Former: Yvonne Tavares (2020) — Second Vice President
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 State Teachers Association
How much does Hawaii State Teachers Association give each year?
Hawaii State Teachers Association gave $23K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Hawaii State Teachers Association?
Hawaii State Teachers Association reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $409K.
What is Hawaii State Teachers Association?
Hawaii State Teachers Association is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Honolulu, HI. It holds $1.4M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Hawaii State Teachers Association operate?
Hawaii State Teachers Association has awarded grants in Hawaii.
What is Hawaii State Teachers Association's EIN?
Hawaii State Teachers Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-3216262. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 10, 2026)
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