Hawaii Wildlife Fund
Native hawaiian wildlife protection, research and education
Hawaii Wildlife Fund at a glance
In short: Hawaii Wildlife Fund reported $920 in grants paid in 2024 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2024)
- $920 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- -90.1% vs 2023
- Total assets
- $210,857
- -37.6% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $632,494
- -4.6% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $2,311
- +17.1% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $759,604
- +19.7% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Hawaii Wildlife Fund
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Hawaii Wildlife Fund
Who Hawaii Wildlife Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $920 (2024) to $53K (2022). In 2024 it reported $920 in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ala Kahakai Trails Association Kailuakona, HI | Donation for a Land Purchase for Land Conservation. | $25,620 |
| Surfrider Foundation Kaua'i Chapter Kapaa, HI | For Marine Debris Removal Activities | $18,119 |
| Hui O Wa'a Kaula Kahului, HI | Support for Travel Expenses | $9,000 |
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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 | $210,857 | $632,494 | $759,604 | $920 | Total only | $2,311 |
| 2023 | $337,967 | $663,033 | $634,834 | $9,312 | Total only | $1,973 |
| 2022 | $309,365 | $513,568 | $601,103 | $52,739 | 3 | $-2,179 |
| 2021 | $400,332 | $647,236 | $445,584 | $23,686 | 1 | $-794 |
| 2020 | $219,940 | $293,001 | $263,662 | $24,992 | 1 | $1,817 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Hawaii Wildlife Fund
Based on IRS filings
Hawaii Wildlife Fund is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Paia, HI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $211K in total assets. In 2024, it reported $920 in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list. Net investment income was $2K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Hawaii Wildlife Fund is led by Hannah Bernard, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 2 of 8 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Hannah Bernard
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$65K (2020) → $64K (2024)
Megan Lamson
President
On filings since 2020
25 hrs/week
$40K (2020) → $41K (2024)
Donna Kahi Kahakui
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nadine Kehaulani Robertson
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maria Taylor
Director
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melita Nasiah Charan
Director
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maura B. Naughton
Secretary
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Reid
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Jean K. Campbell (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Carl J. Berg (2022–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: John Elkjer (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: William G. Gilmartin (2020) — Vice President & Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 $64K, to Hannah Bernard (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Hawaii Wildlife Fund
How much does Hawaii Wildlife Fund give each year?
Hawaii Wildlife Fund reported $920 in grants paid in 2024 on its 2024 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2023 it reported $9K in grants paid.
How large is Hawaii Wildlife Fund?
Hawaii Wildlife Fund reported $211K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $632K.
What is Hawaii Wildlife Fund?
Hawaii Wildlife Fund is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Paia, HI. It holds $211K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Hawaii Wildlife Fund operate?
Hawaii Wildlife Fund has awarded grants in Hawaii.
What is Hawaii Wildlife Fund's EIN?
Hawaii Wildlife Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-0326669. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 30, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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