Hawaii Workforce Funders Collaborative
To strengthen partnerships and systems to provide equitable access to quality, living wage jobs for Hawaii residents.
Hawaii Workforce Funders Collaborative at a glance
In short: Hawaii Workforce Funders Collaborative gave $121K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $60K), mostly in Hawaii. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $120,504
- -55.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- -33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $60,252
- -33.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $60,252
- Total assets
- $1,053,168
- -12.5% 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 Workforce Funders Collaborative funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Hawaii Chamber of Commerce Foundation ($85K). Together the top 2 received $121K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 5 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $121K (2025) to $274K (2024). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $121K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii Chamber of Commerce Foundation Honolulu, HI | To support an employer cohort pilot on oahu exploring how local cultural values can inform workplace practices, using human-centered design to develop practical strategies for improving employee experience and retention | $85,000 |
| Sr Partners Wailuku, HI | To support the Hawaii workforce development council in updating the state's workforce funding map, providing a timely analysis to guide strategic planning and help align future investments with statewide workforce priorities. | $35,504 |
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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 | $1,053,168 | $562,045 | $570,919 | $120,504 | 2 | $99 |
| 2024 | $1,203,065 | $1,597,981 | $545,444 | $273,509 | 3 | $83 |
About Hawaii Workforce Funders Collaborative
Based on IRS filings
Hawaii Workforce Funders Collaborative is a public charity focused on Employment, based in Kapaau, HI. IRS filing data is available from 2024 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $121K. Net investment income was $99.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Hawaii Workforce Funders Collaborative is led by Matt Stevens, Executive Director on every filing since 2024; 2 of 6 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Matt Stevens
Executive Director
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$105K (2024) → $130K (2025)
Alex Harris
President
Vice President → President, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lormona Meredith
Director of Community Programs
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$108K (2025)
Keala Peters
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christine Van Bergeijk
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathryn Matayoshi
Vice President & Secretary
Secretary → Vice President & Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Kelly Miyamura (2024) — Board of Directors
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $130K, to Matt Stevens (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Hawaii Workforce Funders Collaborative
How much does Hawaii Workforce Funders Collaborative give each year?
Hawaii Workforce Funders Collaborative gave $121K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $274K across 3 grants.
How large is Hawaii Workforce Funders Collaborative?
Hawaii Workforce Funders Collaborative reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $562K.
What is Hawaii Workforce Funders Collaborative?
Hawaii Workforce Funders Collaborative is a public charity focused on Employment, based in Kapaau, HI. It holds $1.1M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Hawaii Workforce Funders Collaborative operate?
Hawaii Workforce Funders Collaborative has awarded grants in Hawaii.
What is Hawaii Workforce Funders Collaborative's EIN?
Hawaii Workforce Funders Collaborative's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-1412085. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 6, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2024
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