WE EMPOWER COMMUNITIES TO DEVELOP HIGH QUALITY, STUDENT-CENTERED, AND SUSTAINABLE HAWAIIAN-FOCUSED CHARTER SCHOOLS BY PROVIDING EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES, MUTUAL ACCOUNTABILITY, AND A CULTURE OF LEARNING.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.4M
+13.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.1M
-17.2% YoY
Grant Count
3
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$1.0M
-17.2% YoY
About Ho'okako'o Corporation
Based on IRS filings
Ho'okako'o Corporation is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in HONOLULU, HI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $3.1M. Net investment income was $20K.
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 | $2,363,035 | $2,077,413 | $1,567,414 |
| Revenue | $4,649,550 | $4,831,749 | $4,631,591 |
| Expenses | $4,570,205 | $4,811,933 | $4,570,530 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $19,911 | $11,574 | $748 |
| 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 3 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Kamaile Academy ($1,842,701), Kualapu'u School ($770,714), Waimea Middle School ($507,320).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| KAMAILE ACADEMY WAIANAE, HI | MEAL FUNDING & EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM FUNDING | $1,842,701 |
| KUALAPU'U SCHOOL KUALAPUU, HI | MEAL FUNDING & EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM FUNDING | $770,714 |
| WAIMEA MIDDLE SCHOOL WAIMEA, HI | MEAL FUNDING & EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM FUNDING | $507,320 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PUALANI S AKAKA | CHAIR | 4 | — |
| JONATHAN CHING | VICE CHAIR | 4 | — |
| KUMAU PINEDA-AKIONA | SECRETARY | 4 | — |
| IVAN TAKUSHI | TREASURER | 4 | — |
| MARY KOMOMUA | DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
| SUSAN MADDOX | DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
| KEALOHA FOX | DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
| DAVID Y GIBSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $136,272 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ho'okako'o Corporation?
Ho'okako'o Corporation is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in HONOLULU, HI. It holds $2.4M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Ho'okako'o Corporation?
As of 2024, Ho'okako'o Corporation holds $2.4M in total assets with $4.6M in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $3.1M in 2024.
Where does Ho'okako'o Corporation operate?
Ho'okako'o Corporation has awarded grants in Hawaii.
What size grants does Ho'okako'o Corporation award?
In 2024, Ho'okako'o Corporation awarded 3 grants totaling $3.1M — an average of about $1.0M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Ho'okako'o Corporation's EIN?
Ho'okako'o Corporation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0717301. 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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