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Holani Hana Inc

Public charity · Grantmaker Hana, HI EIN: 26-4836145 Website

To reclaim Hawai'i as a beacon of Aloha for the world by activating our four pillars: (1)Pu'uhonua: Create a safe, welcoming, and culturally-rooted space at our site in Papaauhau where individuals, families, organizations, and groups can deepen their connection with Hawai'i's values and culture, with the land and with one another. Work to elevate Hawaiian cultural values that promote mutual goodwill, peace, cooperation, respect and Aloha. (2) 'Ahupua'a: Reactivate the wisdom and abundance of the 'Ahupua'a system in our modern world. Work toward self-reliance, including food production, at the 'aina we steward. (3) 'Ike Kupuna: Perpetuate cultural practices (hale building, uhau humu pohaku/traditional masonry subsistence practices) while nurturing a new generation of cultural practitioners. (4) Pilina: Strengthening relationships and collaborations between individuals, organizations, place-based entities and others with shared values to reactivate our native economies.

Key facts about Holani Hana Inc

In short: Holani Hana Inc gave $340K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $340K), mostly in Hawaii. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.

EIN
26-4836145
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$339,680
Grants made (2024)
1
Average grant
$339,680
Median grant
$339,680
Total assets
$974,340
Primary geography
Hawaii (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$974K

+10.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$340K

Grant Count

1

Avg Grant Size

$340K

About Holani Hana Inc

Based on IRS filings

Holani Hana Inc is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Hana, HI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $974K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $340K. Net investment income was $27K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.

States

Cities

Kahului

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$100K$200K$300K$400K0 grants2020 0 grants2021 0 grants2022 0 grants2023 1 grant2024

In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $340K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top recipient in 2024

Na Kia'i O Maui: $340KNa Kia'i O Maui$340K

The largest 2024 recipient was Na Kia'i O Maui ($340K).

Grant Size Distribution

1 grant across all recorded years

<$50K$50–100K$100–250K1$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Na Kia'i O Maui Kahului, HINa Kia'i O Maui is an independent organization established in direct response to the catastrophic August 2023 Maui wildfires to serve communities devastated by the disaster. Na Kia'i O Maui carried out disaster relief and community support programs, such as supplying food, clothing, personal and household goods to the individuals and families displaced by the Lahaina and Kula fires. Holani Hana Inc. offered its fiscal sponsorship services and administrative infrastructure to Na Kia'i O Maui, in recognition of the urgent community need following the wildfires.$339,680

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$500K$1M$1.5M$2M2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$974,340$885,448$922,618
Revenue$1,474,076$893,691$604,335
Expenses$1,411,691$893,438$392,399
Net Investment Income$26,666$164$178

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 26, 2026)

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Holani Hana Inc is led by Peter Kauwila Hanchett, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Peter Kauwila Hanchett

    Executive Director

    On filings since 2020

    40 hrs/week

    $68K (2020) → $78K (2024)

  • Gary Chow

    President

    Board Presidenet → President, 2022

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Peter Kalawaia Moore

    Director

    On filings since 2023

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Cristalnani Park

    Vice President

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Esmenia Sincenci

    Treasurer

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Paul David Burns

    Secretary

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (1)
  • Former: Paul-David Burns (2021) — Secretary

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

Peter Kauwila Hanchett — Executive Director: $78KPeter Kauwila HanchettExecutive Director$78K

The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $78K, to Peter Kauwila Hanchett (Executive Director).

Frequently asked questions about Holani Hana Inc

How much does Holani Hana Inc give each year?

Holani Hana Inc gave $340K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.

How large is Holani Hana Inc?

Holani Hana Inc reported $974K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.5M.

What is Holani Hana Inc?

Holani Hana Inc is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Hana, HI. It holds $974K in total assets as of 2024.

Where does Holani Hana Inc operate?

Holani Hana Inc has awarded grants in Hawaii.

What is Holani Hana Inc's EIN?

Holani Hana Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-4836145. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

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