Hilo Rotary Club Foundation
Hilo Rotary Club Foundation is a private foundation based in Hilo, Hawaii. In its 2024 filing, it described its direct charitable activity as “Hilo Rotary Club Foundation PROJECT GRANTS” and reported giving grants to preselected charitable organizations.
Hilo Rotary Club Foundation at a glance
In short: Hilo Rotary Club Foundation gave $86K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in Hawaii. 55% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $86,249
- +53.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,841
- +53.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,149
- Total assets
- $118,389
- +4.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 55% first-time grantees (6 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Hawaii (65% 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 Hilo Rotary Club 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 4192, Hilo, HI 96720
Phone: (808) 896-2438
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Hilo Rotary Club Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Rotary Club of Anaheim ($25K). Together the top 10 received $86K.
Grant Size Distribution
54 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 54 grants of 54 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 65% of grant dollars went to recipients in Hawaii, 29% to California, and 6% to Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Hilo Rotary Club Foundation open to new grantees?
55%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 11 grantees (55%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 36% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−3%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
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 $11K (2020) to $89K (2021). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $86K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rotary Club of Anaheim Anaheim, CA | Support | $25,000 |
| Friends of the Hawaii Children's Hilo, HI | Support | $16,814 |
| Hilo Medical Center Foundation Hilo, HI | Support | $15,284 |
| Rotary Club of Lahaina Lahaina, HI | Support | $10,352 |
| Ohana Wa'a Laulima Lihue, HI | Support | $6,133 |
| Rotary Foundation Chicago, IL | Support | $5,149 |
| Rotary Club of Hilo Hilo, HI | Support | $4,407 |
| Friends of Children Justice Center Hilo, HI | Support | $1,530 |
| NA Leo O Hawaii Hilo, HI | Support | $1,000 |
| Hawaii Home for Recovery Hilo, HI | Support | $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 | $118,389 | $145,532 | $140,618 | $86,249 | 11 | $87,835 | $5,513 |
| 2023 | $113,475 | $143,351 | $111,418 | $56,226 | 11 | $59,605 | $5,732 |
| 2022 | $81,542 | $136,131 | $122,401 | $68,462 | 11 | $75,336 | $4,818 |
| 2021 | $67,812 | $101,587 | $114,365 | $89,251 | 15 | $96,279 | $3,884 |
| 2020 | $80,590 | $52,636 | $20,255 | $11,250 | 6 | — | $3,205 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hilo Rotary Club Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing describes its direct charitable activity as project grants but does not state a separate mission. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working in healthcare, children’s services, community media, and Rotary-related activities. For example, Hilo Medical Center Foundation describes its mission as supporting Hilo Benioff Medical Center with projects that benefit the greater community. Nā Leo ʻO Hawaiʻi describes its mission as providing television access to facilitate community dialogue and educational awareness for Hawaiʻi Island residents.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 11 grants totaling $86,249. Grant amounts ranged from $80 to $25,000, with a median of $5,149. Among the largest grants were $25,000 to Rotary Club of Anaheim, $16,814 to Friends of the Hawaii Children’s, $15,284 to Hilo Medical Center Foundation, and $10,352 to Rotary Club of Lahaina.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Timothy Beatty as chair; Lisa Rantz as secretary; Deana Scott as treasurer; and Kathleen McGilvray, Bob Hanley, Craig Shikuma, Dirk Yoshina, Randy Hart, and Lara Hughs as directors.
Hilo Rotary Club Foundation is led by Timothy Beatty, Chair on every filing since 2020; none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Timothy Beatty
Chair
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bob Hanley
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Craig Shikuma
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dirk Yoshina
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen McGilvray
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lara Hughs
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Randy Hart
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deana Scott
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Rantz
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 Hilo Rotary Club Foundation
How much does Hilo Rotary Club Foundation give each year?
Hilo Rotary Club Foundation gave $86K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $56K across 11 grants.
What is Hilo Rotary Club Foundation's typical grant size?
Hilo Rotary Club Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,149, and its average grant was $7,841, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Hilo Rotary Club Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does Hilo Rotary Club Foundation give grants?
Hilo Rotary Club Foundation gives mostly in Hawaii: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (29%) and Illinois (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Hilo, HI (7 grants).
Does Hilo Rotary Club Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Hilo Rotary Club Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support" (11 grants).
Who are Hilo Rotary Club Foundation's largest grantees?
Hilo Rotary Club Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Rotary Club of Anaheim ($25,000), Friends of the Hawaii Children's ($16,814) and Hilo Medical Center Foundation ($15,284), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Hilo Rotary Club Foundation?
Hilo Rotary Club Foundation reported $118K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $88K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Hilo Rotary Club Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing describes its direct charitable activity as project grants but does not state a separate mission. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working in healthcare, children’s services, community media, and Rotary-related activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Hilo Rotary Club 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 Hilo Rotary Club Foundation's EIN?
Hilo Rotary Club Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-0294060. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Hilo Rotary Club 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Hilo Rotary Club Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/hilo-rotary-club-foundation-morg_ac5e35a2ba3a42dba9ae46417c157e14
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