Hui Hooleimaluo
Hui ho'oleimaluo's mission is to nourish hawai'I's loko I'a (hawaiian fishponds) through hands-on education, community advocacy, and place-based management of natural resources.
Hui Hooleimaluo at a glance
In short: Hui Hooleimaluo gave $280K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $280K), mostly in Hawaii. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $280,238
- +96.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $280,238
- +96.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $280,238
- Total assets
- $1,496,839
- -3.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Hawaii (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Hui Hooleimaluo funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Ka Umeke Kaeo Public Charter School ($280K).
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 3 grants of 7 (43%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Hui Hooleimaluo gives
- Giving grew 70% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $143K (2024) to $420K (2023). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $280K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ka Umeke Kaeo Public Charter School Hilo, HI | Support | $280,238 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,496,839 | $1,141,317 | $1,264,445 | $280,238 | 1 | $8,767 |
| 2024 | $1,545,519 | $761,043 | $890,159 | $142,500 | 1 | $2,474 |
| 2023 | $1,679,976 | $1,521,782 | $953,880 | $419,990 | 2 | — |
| 2022 | $1,131,718 | $511,190 | $359,453 | $165,215 | 2 | — |
| 2021 | $997,478 | $556,924 | $536,776 | $401,045 | 1 | — |
About Hui Hooleimaluo
Based on IRS filings
Hui Hooleimaluo is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Hilo, HI. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $280K. Net investment income was $9K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Hui Hooleimaluo is led by Cherie Kauahi, President since 2024 (on filings since 2022); 1 of 7 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Cherie Kauahi
President
Director → Vice President, 2023
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kamala Warren
Executive Di
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$64K (2024) → $64K (2025)
Blake McNaughton
Vice President
President → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kari Kaloi
Secretary
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dov Korff-Korn
Board Member
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nafetalai Faanunu
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Arkie
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Haku Ho'opai Keli'i (2021–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Kamala Anthony (2021–2023) — Executive Di
- Former: Jarett Waipa (2021–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Natasha Kahana (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $64K, to Kamala Warren (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about Hui Hooleimaluo
How much does Hui Hooleimaluo give each year?
Hui Hooleimaluo gave $280K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $143K across 1 grant.
How large is Hui Hooleimaluo?
Hui Hooleimaluo reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.1M.
What is Hui Hooleimaluo?
Hui Hooleimaluo is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Hilo, HI. It holds $1.5M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Hui Hooleimaluo operate?
Hui Hooleimaluo has awarded grants in Hawaii.
What is Hui Hooleimaluo's EIN?
Hui Hooleimaluo's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-2529777. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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 2021 (received by the IRS February 23, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 11, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS January 9, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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