Ho'oulu Lahui
To establish and perpetuate hawaiian culture in partnership with the community to achieve lokahi (harmony, unity, total wellness) and aloha.
Ho'oulu Lahui at a glance
In short: Ho'oulu Lahui gave $294K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $294K), mostly in Hawaii. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $294,059
- -32.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $294,059
- -32.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $294,059
- Total assets
- $1,689,577
- +11.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Hawaii (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Ho'oulu Lahui funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Kua O Ka La Public Charter School ($294K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Ho'oulu Lahui gives
- Giving grew 72% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $171K (2021) to $622K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $294K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kua O Ka La Public Charter School Hilo, HI | Support | $294,059 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,689,577 | $865,804 | $865,534 | $294,059 | 1 | $14,528 |
| 2023 | $1,516,179 | $932,364 | $1,044,810 | $436,556 | 1 | — |
| 2022 | $2,268,140 | $1,277,594 | $1,305,684 | $621,563 | 1 | — |
| 2021 | $2,412,790 | $372,670 | $561,020 | $171,451 | 1 | — |
| 2020 | $2,564,395 | $868,311 | $507,195 | $316,568 | 1 | — |
About Ho'oulu Lahui
Based on IRS filings
Ho'oulu Lahui is a public charity focused on Youth Development, based in Hilo, HI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $294K. Net investment income was $15K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ho'oulu Lahui is led by Johnson Keonelehua Kalawe, President on the 2024 filing; 3 of 7 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Johnson Keonelehua Kalawe
President
New on the 2024 filing
16 hrs/week
$950 (2024)
Thorton Kekipi
Project Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$88K (2020) → $65K (2024)
James Miller
Vice President
Member → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
$5K (2023) → $0 (2024)
Jeanette Pelton
Fiscal Officer
On filings since 2023
20 hrs/week
$19K (2023) → $16K (2024)
Carol Ann Shepard
Secretary & Treasurer
Secretary → Treasurer, 2022
Treasurer → Secretary & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sal Alvarez
Vice President
Vice Chair → Member, 2021
Member → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kalena Blakemore
Secretary & Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Mokihana Ueno (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Luika Kipu Imaoka (2021–2023) — President
- Former: Mike Dupont (2021–2023) — Member
- Former: Keone Kalawe (2022–2023) — Member
- Former: Vanessa Kaleo Quifiofies (2021) — Vice President
- Former: Louise Luika Imaoka (2020) — Chair
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $65K, to Thorton Kekipi (Project Dire). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Ho'oulu Lahui
How much does Ho'oulu Lahui give each year?
Ho'oulu Lahui gave $294K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $437K across 1 grant.
How large is Ho'oulu Lahui?
Ho'oulu Lahui reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $866K.
What is Ho'oulu Lahui?
Ho'oulu Lahui is a public charity focused on Youth Development, based in Hilo, HI. It holds $1.7M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Ho'oulu Lahui operate?
Ho'oulu Lahui has awarded grants in Hawaii.
What is Ho'oulu Lahui's EIN?
Ho'oulu Lahui's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-0323345. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 6, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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