Hpm Building Supply Foundation
The HPM Building Supply Foundation is a corporate foundation based in Keaau, Hawaii, established in February 1982. It operates as a 501(c)(3) organization and serves as the philanthropic arm of HPM Building Supply, a fifth-generation, family-founded building industry retailer, manufacturer, and supplier with over 100 years of history in Hawaii.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$272K
+25.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$146K
-19.2% YoY
Grant Count
21
-38.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$7K
+30.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation is committed to reinvesting in Hawaii's communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. According to the foundation's stated purpose and activities, it supports:
- Food banks
- Secondary and higher education
- Conservation
- Heart disease prevention
- Youth development
- Children's services
The foundation operates under a Community Reinvestment Framework philosophy, reflecting the company's commitment to help Hawaii build and live better.
Grantmaking
Grant Types
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation focuses exclusively on Hawaii, with particular emphasis on the Hawaii Island region where HPM Building Supply is headquartered. The foundation has supported 400+ organizations across the state.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year Ending November 2023:
- Total Assets: $217,168
- Total Revenue: $191,383
- Total Expenses: $183,467
- Total Liabilities: $0
- Grants and Contributions: $188,040
- Investment Income and Dividends: $3,343
As of Most Recent Filing (2024):
- Total Assets: $271,854
- Total Giving: $146,040
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $271,854 | $217,168 | $209,252 |
| Revenue | $203,750 | $191,383 | $170,231 |
| Expenses | $149,064 | $183,467 | $92,802 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $147,215 | $181,782 | $91,264 |
| Net Investment Income | $2,575 | $1,658 | — |
| Distributable Amount | $12,353 | $12,159 | $9,415 |
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
130 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Hpm Building Supply Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL K FUJIMOTO | CHAIRMAN | 1 | — |
| ROBERTA F CHU | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| JASON FUJIMOTO | TREASURER | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
In 2023, the foundation pledged $100,000 over five years to establish college scholarships for University of Hawaii System students statewide, demonstrating an expanded commitment to higher education access across the islands.
HPM Building Supply Awards College ScholarshipsThe foundation also supported the Sacred Heart Affordable Housing Project, unveiled in 2023, which utilized HPM's innovative HalePlus prefabricated modular homes to create housing for 12 seniors, including four veterans, as part of efforts to address homelessness in Hawaii.
News Beat: HPM Foundation Creates Scholarships for University of Hawai\u2018\In 2023, the foundation contributed $250,000 in total community support, with an additional $130,000 in housing-related material and support provided through HPM Building Supply's broader community initiatives.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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