Homestead Community Development Corp
To develop and facilitate the development of homestead projects and programs that promote economic development, homestead association capacity to own or operate community facilities and other projects located on the lands established under the hawaiian homes commission act.
Homestead Community Development Corp at a glance
In short: Homestead Community Development Corp gave $199K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $66K), mostly in Hawaii. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $199,005
- +177.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- Average grant
- $66,335
- Median grant
- $67,141
- Total assets
- $9,468,904
- +119.0% 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 Homestead Community Development Corp funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Hawaiian Lending & Investment ($125K). Together the top 3 received $199K.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 3 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $72K (2023) to $306K (2022). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $199K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaiian Lending & Investment Honolulu, HI | Community Development | $125,000 |
| Papakolea Community Develop Honolulu, HI | Community Development | $67,141 |
| Hefenua Consulting Firm LLC Honolulu, HI | Community Development | $6,864 |
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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 | $9,468,904 | $2,719,395 | $2,196,811 | $199,005 | 3 | — |
| 2023 | $4,324,358 | $2,120,065 | $1,557,344 | $71,773 | Total only | — |
| 2022 | $3,755,135 | $2,514,935 | $1,910,533 | $305,659 | Total only | $4,932 |
| 2020 | $2,314,831 | $1,186,499 | $1,201,224 | — | — | $4,686 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Homestead Community Development Corp
Based on IRS filings
Homestead Community Development Corp is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Honolulu, HI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $9.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $199K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Homestead Community Development Corp is led by Lilia Kapuniai, Chair on the 2024 filing; 3 of 9 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lilia Kapuniai
Chair
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jordyn Danner
Co-Exec. Director
Deputy Director → Co-Exec. Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$65K (2023) → $73K (2024)
Kara Chow
Co-Exec. Director
Deputy Director → Co-Exec. Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$50K (2023) → $65K (2024)
Liberta Albao
Director
Director → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maile Lu'uwai
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janice Herrick
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dave Miller
Deputy Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$50K (2023) → $51K (2024)
Daniel Ornellas
Secretary & Treasurer
Director → Secretary & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kammy Purdy
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Iwalani McBrayer (2020–2023) — Chairman
- Former: Robin Danner (2020–2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Kipukai Kualii (2023) — CEO
- Former: Jered Jeremiah (2022) — Director
- Former: Kamaka Avelino (2020) — Director
- Former: Kekoa Enomoto (2020) — Director
- Former: Mike Hodson (2020) — Board Vice 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 $73K, to Jordyn Danner (Co-Exec. Direc.). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Homestead Community Development Corp
How much does Homestead Community Development Corp give each year?
Homestead Community Development Corp gave $199K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it reported $72K in grants paid.
What is Homestead Community Development Corp's typical grant size?
Homestead Community Development Corp's median grant in 2024 was $67,141, and its average grant was $66,335, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Homestead Community Development Corp give grants?
Homestead Community Development Corp gives mostly in Hawaii: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Honolulu, HI (3 grants).
Does Homestead Community Development Corp give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Homestead Community Development Corp's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Development" (3 grants).
How large is Homestead Community Development Corp?
Homestead Community Development Corp reported $9.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.7M.
What is Homestead Community Development Corp?
Homestead Community Development Corp is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Honolulu, HI. It holds $9.5M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Homestead Community Development Corp's EIN?
Homestead Community Development Corp's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-2012662. 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
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 4, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 24, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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