Hemic Foundation
HEMIC Foundation is a private foundation based in Honolulu, Hawaii. It supports charitable efforts statewide through grants, which its 2024 filing describes as general-purpose support.
Hemic Foundation at a glance
In short: Hemic Foundation gave $149K across 46 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Hawaii. 39% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $149,453
- -17.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 46
- +7.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,249
- -22.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,175
- Total assets
- $103,174
- +13.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 39% first-time grantees (18 of 46, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Hawaii (87% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Hemic 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: PO Box 3376, Honolulu, HI 96801
Phone: (808) 208-8206
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Hemic Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Make-a-Wish Foundation of Hawaii ($40K). Together the top 10 received $97K.
Grant Size Distribution
192 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 192 grants of 192 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation says it supports charitable efforts statewide. In 2024, 87% of grant dollars went to recipients in Hawaii; the remaining reported shares went to Georgia (7%), Texas (3%), and Illinois (2%). Nevada accounted for 0% as reported.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 46 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Hemic Foundation open to new grantees?
39%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 18 of 46 grantees (39%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $3K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $60K (2020) to $180K (2023). In 2024 it made 46 grants totaling $149K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Make-a-Wish Foundation of Hawaii Honolulu, HI | General Purpose Support | $40,000 |
| Arthritis Foundation Inc Atlanta, GA | General Purpose Support | $10,000 |
| Kids' Chance of Hawai'i Waimanalo, HI | General Purpose Support | $10,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Hawaii Inc Honolulu, HI | General Purpose Suppport | $7,000 |
| Aloha Council Boy Scouts of Honolulu, HI | General Purpose Support | $5,500 |
| Friends of Hawaii Charities Inc Honolulu, HI | General Purpose Support | $5,236 |
| American Heart Association Inc Dallas, TX | General Purpose Support | $5,000 |
| Hale Kipa Inc EWA Beach, HI | General Purpose Support | $5,000 |
| Hawaii Meals on Wheels Honolulu, HI | General Purpose Support | $5,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Hawaii Honolulu, HI | General Purpose Support | $4,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $103,174 | $206,121 | $194,192 | $149,453 | 46 | $152,486 | — |
| 2023 | $91,155 | $228,367 | $226,109 | $180,361 | 43 | $184,078 | — |
| 2022 | $88,897 | $209,449 | $171,394 | $125,384 | 41 | $128,129 | — |
| 2021 | $50,842 | $195,534 | $164,372 | $117,303 | 35 | $121,092 | — |
| 2020 | $19,680 | $81,238 | $61,558 | $60,172 | 27 | — | $732 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation describes giving back to the community as its kuleana and says it was created to support charitable efforts statewide. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose missions include supporting children with critical illnesses, mentoring young people, strengthening families and communities, and helping older adults and people with disabilities live independently. For example, Make-A-Wish Foundation of Hawaii says it creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses; Hawaii Meals on Wheels says it provides nutritious meals and personal interaction to help Oahu’s elders and individuals with disabilities preserve independence at home.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the filing lists 46 grants totaling $149,453. The grants ranged from $100 to $40,000, with a median of $1,175. The foundation’s own statement says it supported 47 organizations that year with general-purpose support.
The largest 2024 grants listed were $40,000 to Make-A-Wish Foundation of Hawaii, $10,000 to Arthritis Foundation Inc, and $10,000 to Kids’ Chance of Hawai‘i. Other notable grants included $7,000 to Big Brothers Big Sisters Hawaii Inc and $5,236 to Friends of Hawaii Charities Inc.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2024 filing:
- Faye Bueno — President
- Tammy Teixeira — Vice President
- Paul Naso — Secretary/TR
- Martin Welch — Director
- Jason Yoshimi — Director
Hemic Foundation is led by Faye Bueno, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Faye Bueno
President
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason Yoshimi
Director
On filings since 2020
18 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Martin Welch
Director
On filings since 2020
12 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Naso
Secretary
Secretary & Treasurer → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
18 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tammy Teixeira
Vice President
V. President → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
32 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Hemic Foundation
How much does Hemic Foundation give each year?
Hemic Foundation gave $149K across 46 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $180K across 43 grants.
What is Hemic Foundation's typical grant size?
Hemic Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,175, and its average grant was $3,249, across 46 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Hemic Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Hemic Foundation give grants?
Hemic Foundation gives mostly in Hawaii: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Georgia (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Honolulu, HI (26 grants), Kahului, HI (2 grants) and Mililani, HI (2 grants).
Does Hemic Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Hemic Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (46 of 46) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Hemic Foundation's largest grantees?
Hemic Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Make-a-Wish Foundation of Hawaii ($40,000), Arthritis Foundation Inc ($10,000) and Kids' Chance of Hawai'i ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Hemic Foundation?
Hemic Foundation reported $103K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $206K.
What does Hemic Foundation fund?
The foundation describes giving back to the community as its *kuleana* and says it was created to support charitable efforts statewide. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Hemic 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 Hemic Foundation's EIN?
Hemic Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-4070304. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Hemic 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Hemic Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/hemic-foundation-morg_ab473a20e68945aab961eceefa9d352e
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