OUR MISSION IS TO STRENGTHEN OUR COMMUNITIES, MAKE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON THE LIVES WE TOUCH, AND PROVIDE A BRIGHTER FUTURE FOR THE NATIVE HAWAIIAN PEOPLE THROUGH EDUCATION, ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES, AND THE PRESERVATION OF THE HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$71.6M
+108.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.0M
+32.2% YoY
Grant Count
23
-23.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$88K
+72.4% YoY
About Hui Huliau
Based on IRS filings
Hui Huliau is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in WAIANAE, HI. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $71.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 23 grants totaling $2.0M. Net investment income was $986K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $71,599,790 | $34,311,557 | $14,349,871 |
| Revenue | $83,326,549 | $31,451,629 | $26,911,306 |
| Expenses | $17,636,603 | $10,153,620 | $5,059,295 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $986,196 | — | $-2,720,635 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
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
74 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Hui Huliau Hou - Hh ($708,781), Elepaio Social Services ($500,000), Mauka to Makai Makaha Fou ($105,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AHUPUAA O HOMESTEAD WAIANAE, HI | GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| AUSA SUNCOAST CHAPTER TAMPA, HI | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB HAWAII HONOLULU, HI | GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| E ALA VOYAGING ACADEMY WAIANAE, HI | GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| ELEPAIO SOCIAL SERVICES WAIANAE, HI | GENERAL SUPPORT | $500,000 |
| GLOBAL SOF FOUNDATION-HH TAMPA, FL | GENERAL SUPPORT | $6,000 |
| HUI HULIAU HOU - HH WAIANAE, HI | GENERAL SUPPORT | $708,781 |
| KA'ALA FARM INC WAIANAE, HI | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| LEEWARD KAI CANOE CLUB AIEA, HI | GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| LEILEHUA HIGH SCHOOL WAHIAWA, HI | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADRIAN NAKEA SILVA | FOUNDER/CHAIRMAN/SECRETARY | 40 | — |
| MICHAEL O'CONNELL | DIRECTOR | 40 | — |
| DERYL WRIGHT | CEO/ASSISTANT SECRETARY | 36 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hui Huliau?
Hui Huliau is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in WAIANAE, HI. It holds $71.6M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Hui Huliau?
As of 2024, Hui Huliau holds $71.6M in total assets with $83.3M in annual revenue. It awarded 23 grants totaling $2.0M in 2024.
Where does Hui Huliau operate?
Hui Huliau has awarded grants in Alaska, California, Florida, Hawaii, Maryland, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia.
What size grants does Hui Huliau award?
In 2024, Hui Huliau awarded 23 grants totaling $2.0M — an average of about $88K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Hui Huliau's EIN?
Hui Huliau's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4710855. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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