Henry & Colene Wong Foundation
The Henry & Colene Wong Foundation is a private foundation based in Honolulu, Hawaii, established in 1991. The foundation was created by Henry H. Wong and his wife Colene Smith Wong to support charitable causes aligned with their shared commitment to compassion for those less fortunate in the community.
Key facts about Henry & Colene Wong Foundation
- EIN
- 99-0292290
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $329,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- Average grant
- $21,933
- Median grant
- $20,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (1 of 14, 2024)
- Total assets
- $5,676,518
- Primary geography
- Hawaii (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- How to apply
- Applicants must contact the foundation directly to inquire about application procedures. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Henry & Colene Wong Foundation funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Henry & Colene Wong Foundation's 15 itemized 2024 grants were Hawaii (100%). The most frequent recipient cities were Honolulu, HI (14 grants). None of its 15 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Contribution" (15 grants).
Is Henry & Colene Wong Foundation open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 14 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $20K; repeat grants $24K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 86% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+3%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 112% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.7M
+5.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$329K
+19.1% YoY
Grant Count
15
+7.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$22K
+11.1% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Henry & Colene Wong Foundation reported a distributable amount of $333K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission centers on helping women and children and those in need of food and shelter. Primary funding areas include:
- Social & Human Services (approximately 79% of giving)
- Education (approximately 8% of giving)
- Philanthropy & Grantmaking (approximately 7% of giving)
The foundation has historically supported organizations dealing with food and hunger relief, human services, and volunteer services.
Grantmaking
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How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation distributes grants across the United States with a national scope.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 15 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Based on the most recent IRS Form 990 filing (2023):
- Total Assets: $5,392,897
- Total Annual Giving: $276,300
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,676,518 | $5,392,897 | $5,442,312 |
| Revenue | $697,410 | $297,253 | $22,170 |
| Expenses | $408,946 | $351,979 | $328,371 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $372,866 | $318,228 | $292,775 |
| Net Investment Income | $661,330 | $263,502 | $56,744 |
| Distributable Amount | $332,727 | $312,269 | $331,179 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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
69 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Boys and Girls Club of Hawaii ($40,000), Helping Hands Hawaii ($40,000), Kalihi YMCA ($40,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF HAWAII Honolulu, HI | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $40,000 |
| HELPING HANDS HAWAII Honolulu, HI | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $40,000 |
| KALIHI YMCA Honolulu, HI | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $40,000 |
| PALAMA SETTLEMENT Honolulu, HI | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $40,000 |
| HAWAII FOODBANK Honolulu, HI | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $35,000 |
| LANAKILA MEALS ON WHEEL Honolulu, HI | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $30,000 |
| LAWAKUA CHARITABLE FUND Honolulu, HI | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $25,000 |
| THE MARY JANE PROGRAM Kailua, HI | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $20,000 |
| AIO FOUNDATION Honolulu, HI | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $16,000 |
| FEEDING HAWAII TOGETHER Honolulu, HI | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Founder/Donor: Henry H. Wong
- President: Gordon J Mau
- Vice President: Dominic Dias
- Treasurer: Greg Mau
- Directors: Blenn Fujimoto, Dwight Otani
- Secretary: (Not specified in sources)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon J Mau | PRESIDENT,SECRETARY | 4 | $3,322 |
| Dominic Dias | Vice President | — | — |
| Greg Mau | Treasurer | — | — |
| Dwight Otani | Director | — | — |
| Blenn Fujimoto | Director | — | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Colene Smith Wong, co-founder of the foundation, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2025, at age 98. She was born in Detroit, Michigan, and moved to Honolulu after earning her nursing degree from the University of Michigan. She served as Assistant Director of Nursing at the Hawaii Territorial Hospital in Kaneohe before meeting and marrying Henry H. Wong in 1957. After retiring from nursing, she owned and managed Coco's Travel in Kailua until the business was sold in 1987, after which she devoted herself to supporting her husband's philanthropic work.
The foundation's legacy continues through its support of major beneficiaries including Kalihi YMCA and Palama Settlement, among other organizations serving vulnerable populations in Hawaii and beyond.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Henry & Colene Wong Foundation fund?
The foundation's mission centers on helping women and children and those in need of food and shelter. Primary funding areas include: • Social & Human Services (approximately 79% of giving) • Education (approximately 8% of giving) • Philanthropy & Grantmaking (approximately 7% of giving) The foundation has historically supported organizations dealing with food and hunger relief, human services, and volunteer services.
How do I apply for a grant from Henry & Colene Wong Foundation?
Applicants must contact the foundation directly to inquire about application procedures. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Henry & Colene Wong Foundation make grants?
The foundation distributes grants across the United States with a national scope.
What size grants does Henry & Colene Wong Foundation award?
In 2024, Henry & Colene Wong Foundation awarded 15 grants totaling $329K — an average of about $22K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Henry & Colene Wong Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Henry & Colene Wong Foundation reported a distributable amount of $333K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Henry & Colene Wong Foundation's EIN?
Henry & Colene Wong Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-0292290. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.