Hiram Leong Fong and Ellyn Lo Fong
Hiram Leong Fong and Ellyn Lo Fong is a private foundation, based in Wailuku, HI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $168K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $6K. Net investment income was $1K.
Hiram Leong Fong and Ellyn Lo Fong at a glance
In short: Hiram Leong Fong and Ellyn Lo Fong gave $6K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $821.429), mostly in Hawaii. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $5,750
- -4.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $821
- -4.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $167,683
- +39.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Hawaii (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Hiram Leong Fong and Ellyn Lo Fong funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Punahou School ($1K). Together the top 7 received $6K.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 35 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Hiram Leong Fong and Ellyn Lo Fong gives
- Giving grew 44% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 104% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2022) to $6K (2021). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $6K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Punahou School Honolulu, HI | Education | $1,000 |
| Maui Food Bank Wailuku, HI | social services | $1,000 |
| First Chinese Church of Christ Honolulu, HI | religous | $1,000 |
| University of Hawaii Foundation Honolulu, HI | Education | $1,000 |
| Maui Strong Hawaii Community Found Honolulu, HI | social services | $750 |
| Palolo Chinese Home Honolulu, HI | social services | $500 |
| Hale Makua Health Services Kahului, HI | Social services | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $167,683 | $-35,303 | $6,132 | $5,750 | 7 | $6,132 | $1,141 | $5,873 |
| 2024 | $120,363 | $-34,101 | $6,374 | $6,000 | 7 | $6,374 | $4,564 | $4,249 |
| 2023 | $113,782 | $-37,573 | $4,618 | $4,250 | 8 | $4,618 | $3,682 | $3,155 |
| 2022 | $161,074 | $-43,070 | $4,226 | $4,000 | 6 | $4,000 | $3,232 | $3,150 |
| 2021 | $161,074 | $5,589 | $6,844 | $6,400 | 7 | $6,400 | $5,146 | $3,432 |
| 2020 | $121,607 | $10,415 | $4,418 | $4,200 | 6 | — | $10,265 | $2,848 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hiram Leong Fong and Ellyn Lo Fong reported a distributable amount of $6K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Hiram Leong Fong and Ellyn Lo Fong is led by Merie Ellen Gushi, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Merie Ellen Gushi
President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Chapman
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Patsy Fong
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Rodney Fong
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Hiram Leong Fong and Ellyn Lo Fong
How much does Hiram Leong Fong and Ellyn Lo Fong give each year?
Hiram Leong Fong and Ellyn Lo Fong gave $6K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $6K across 7 grants.
What is Hiram Leong Fong and Ellyn Lo Fong's typical grant size?
Hiram Leong Fong and Ellyn Lo Fong's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $821, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Hiram Leong Fong and Ellyn Lo Fong give grants?
Hiram Leong Fong and Ellyn Lo Fong gives mostly in Hawaii: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Honolulu, HI (5 grants).
Does Hiram Leong Fong and Ellyn Lo Fong give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Hiram Leong Fong and Ellyn Lo Fong's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Social Services" (4 grants).
Who are Hiram Leong Fong and Ellyn Lo Fong's largest grantees?
Hiram Leong Fong and Ellyn Lo Fong's largest 2025 grantees include Punahou School ($1,000), Maui Food Bank ($1,000) and First Chinese Church of Christ ($1,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Hiram Leong Fong and Ellyn Lo Fong?
Hiram Leong Fong and Ellyn Lo Fong reported $168K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $6K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Hiram Leong Fong and Ellyn Lo Fong's EIN?
Hiram Leong Fong and Ellyn Lo Fong's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-0270213. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 24, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 20, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 4, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 18, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 1, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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