TO PRESERVE AND ENCOURAGE THE PRESERVATION OF HISTORIC BUILDINGS, OBJECTS, AND SITES RELATING TO THE HISTORY OF HAWAII; TO PROMOTE AN AWARENESS OF AND RESPECT FOR ALL THAT IS HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT AND ARCHITECTURALLY DISTINCTIVE IN OUR STATE; AND THROUGH THESE EFFORTS, TO KEEP ALIVE AND INTACT FOR THE ENRICHMENT OF PRESENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS THE INHERENT BEAUTY OF THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS AND THE UNIQUE HISTORIC ROLE OF THE ISLANDS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE PACIFIC BASIN.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.7M
+2.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$616K
-12.7% YoY
Grant Count
19
-9.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$32K
-3.5% YoY
About Historic Hawai'i Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Historic Hawai'i Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in HONOLULU, HI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 19 grants totaling $616K. Net investment income was $80K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,712,577 | $2,643,145 | $2,646,286 |
| Revenue | $1,292,089 | $1,196,864 | $1,345,719 |
| Expenses | $1,279,736 | $1,305,491 | $1,174,666 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $80,052 | $94,890 | $37,348 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
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
90 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Historic Hawai'i Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Temple Children Llc ($70,000), The Kohala Center Inc ($56,250), Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks 759 Hilo ($55,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AINA MOMONA KAUNAKAKAI, HI | REHABILITATION OF UPLAND FOREST TO IMPLEMENT EROSION CONTROL STRATEGIES TO SLOW RUNOFF INTO KEAWANUI FISHPOND. | $25,000 |
| TEMPLE CHILDREN LLC HILO, HI | BEAUTIFY AND REVITALIZE THE SUBJECT AREAS OF DOWNTOWN HILO WITH TWO PUBLIC MURALS ON THE AGASA BUILDING AND HILO PLAZA BUILDING. | $70,000 |
| HULIAUPAA HAKALAU, HI | DEVELOP STEWARDSHIP MANAGEMENT PLAN AND FOR KAHALUU KUAWEWA AGRICULTURAL LANDSCAPE TO IMPLEMENT BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND COMMUNITY WORK DAYS. | $12,500 |
| HAKALAU JODO MISSION HAKALAU, HI | RESOLUTION OF LEAKS, SEEPAGE, DRAINAGE PROBLEMS, AND REPAIR OF WATER DAMAGE IN TEMPLE AND SOCIAL HALL; PRESERVATION AND/OR RESTORATION IN TEMPLE AND SOCIAL HALL (WINDOWS, DOORS, SYMBOLIC MEDALLIONS); MITIGATION OF SAFETY HAZARDS. | $15,000 |
| BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS 759 HILO HILO, HI | REHABILIATE SIDING, ROOF, WINDOWS, DOORS AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IN HISTORIC BUILDING. | $55,000 |
| MALAMA HULEIA LIHUE, HI | RESTORE 1,000 FEET OF HISTORIC KUAPA (FISHPOND WALL). | $40,000 |
| PAPAE O HULEIA KANEOHE, HI | STABILIZE AND RESTORE 300 FEET OF KUAPA (FISHPOND WALL). | $50,000 |
| HAWAII AGRICULTURE RESEARCH CENTER KUNIA, HI | RENOVATE THE GYMNASIUM FOR COMMUNITY AND SPORTING ACTIVITIES, AND ADDRESS OUTDATED ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND WIRING TO BRING THE BUILDING UP TO CODE FOR SAFETY. | $25,000 |
| CENTRAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH HILO, HI | TO DEVELOP PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO 125 YEAR OLD BUILDING | $10,000 |
| KAULUAKALANA KAILUA, HI | RESTORE ULUPO HEIAU AND ASSOCIATED CULTURAL LANDSCAPE MY REMOVING INVASIVE WEEDS, MAP HISTORIC STRUCTURE, PLANT AND HARVEST TARO PATCHES AND CONDUCT WORKDAYS. | $22,650 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RICK KIEFER | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| JIM KELLY | FIRST VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| JOANNA OSHIRO | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| TRINETTE KAUI | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| LEN ISOTOFF | AT LARGE OFFICER | 1 | — |
| KAWIKA MCKEAGUE | AT LARGE OFFICER | 1 | — |
| VINCENT SHIGEKUNI | AT LARGE OFFICER | 1 | — |
| KATIE STEPHENS | AT LARGE OFFICER | 1 | — |
| CORD ANDERSON | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| RICKY CHING | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| LINDA CHIU | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DONNE DAWSON | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| BLAINE GEMENO | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| GREG HACKLER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| HALLETT HAMMATT | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ALLEN HOE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| CHRIS HONG | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| IINIMAIKALANI KAHAKALAU | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MIKE KRAFT | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| TOM LAMBERT | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JONATHAN MITCHELL | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| NICOLE OKUNA | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MIKE ROBINSON | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| BARBARA SHIDELER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| KENNY STANLEY | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JAN TENBRUGGENCATE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ADRIANE TRULUCK | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| STEPHEN UEDA | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JEREMY BALDWIN | FORMER TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| KEKOA KALUHIWA | FORMER TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| WENDIE MCALLASTER | FORMER TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| WENDY RICE PETERSON | FORMER TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| GREGORY PIETSCH | FORMER TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| VERNON WONG | FORMER TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| KIERSTEN FAULKNER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $123,425 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Historic Hawai'i Foundation?
Historic Hawai'i Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in HONOLULU, HI. It holds $2.7M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Historic Hawai'i Foundation?
As of 2024, Historic Hawai'i Foundation holds $2.7M in total assets with $1.3M in annual revenue. It awarded 19 grants totaling $616K in 2024.
Where does Historic Hawai'i Foundation operate?
Historic Hawai'i Foundation has awarded grants in Hawaii.
What size grants does Historic Hawai'i Foundation award?
In 2024, Historic Hawai'i Foundation awarded 19 grants totaling $616K — an average of about $32K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Historic Hawai'i Foundation's EIN?
Historic Hawai'i Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7441972. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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