Ida M Pope Memorial Scholarship Fund
The Ida M Pope Memorial Scholarship Fund is a private foundation based in Honolulu, Hawaii. Its 2025 filing reports 19 grants totaling $31,000, with each listed grant designated for scholarships.
Ida M Pope Memorial Scholarship Fund at a glance
In short: Ida M Pope Memorial Scholarship Fund gave $31K across 19 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Hawaii. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $31,000
- +8.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 19
- -34.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,632
- +66.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $824,991
- +4.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Hawaii (61% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Ida M Pope Memorial Scholarship Fund
- Contact
Application contact: Dept 758 Charitable Foundation Ser
Mailing address: 130 Merchant Street, Honolulu, HI 96813
Phone: (808) 694-4543
Email: dl0758foundations@boh.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ida M Pope Memorial Scholarship Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was California Polytechnic Pomona - Kawenaokala Davis ($2K).
Organizations only. It also paid 18 individual scholarships ($29,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
77 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 77 grants of 77 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The fund is based in Honolulu, Hawaii. In 2025, 61% of grant dollars went to recipients in Hawaii, 13% to Oregon, and 6% each to Washington, California, and Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Ida M Pope Memorial Scholarship Fund gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−7%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 90% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF 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 $27K (2021) to $34K (2023). In 2025 it made 19 grants totaling $31K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 18 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $29,000 |
| California Polytechnic Pomona - Kawenaokala Davis Pomona, CA | Scholarships | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $824,991 | $95,649 | $60,520 | $31,000 | 19 | $48,164 | $84,977 | $53,657 |
| 2024 | $789,862 | $84,880 | $58,559 | $28,500 | 29 | $48,742 | $74,794 | $49,245 |
| 2023 | $763,540 | $37,179 | $61,088 | $34,000 | 1 | $51,000 | $28,452 | $46,648 |
| 2022 | $787,450 | $86,562 | $63,745 | $33,250 | 1 | $52,285 | $76,119 | $53,282 |
| 2021 | $764,631 | $51,627 | $55,222 | $27,000 | 27 | — | $42,236 | $51,216 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ida M Pope Memorial Scholarship Fund reported a distributable amount of $54K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the fund is provided. Its 2025 grants are identified as scholarships and went to educational institutions. Among the recipients, Pacific University describes its mission as a diverse and sustainable learning community dedicated to discovery and excellence in teaching, scholarship, and practice. Hawaii Pacific University describes itself as an international learning community in Hawaii, while Pacific Lutheran University says it educates students for lives of thoughtful inquiry, service, leadership, and care. George Fox University describes itself as a Christ-centered community preparing students spiritually, academically, and professionally.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the fund reported 19 grants totaling $31,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $2,000, with a median of $2,000. Recipients receiving $2,000 included Pacific University, Pacific Lutheran University, California Polytechnic Pomona, Chaminade University, University of Hawaii at Hilo, George Fox University, University of Texas San Antonio, and Hawaii Pacific University.
The fund’s 2024 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists application materials and award restrictions as “see footnote.” The listed deadline is January 31 for each academic-year application; January 31, 2026 has passed.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ida M Pope Memorial Scholarship Fund's only listed officer is Bank Of Hawaii, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bank Of Hawaii
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$15K (2021) → $11K (2025)
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 $11K, to Bank of Hawaii (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Ida M Pope Memorial Scholarship Fund
How much does Ida M Pope Memorial Scholarship Fund give each year?
Ida M Pope Memorial Scholarship Fund gave $31K across 19 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $29K across 29 grants.
What is Ida M Pope Memorial Scholarship Fund's typical grant size?
Ida M Pope Memorial Scholarship Fund's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $1,632, across 19 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ida M Pope Memorial Scholarship Fund give grants?
Ida M Pope Memorial Scholarship Fund gives mostly in Hawaii: 61% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Oregon (13%) and Washington (6%).
Does Ida M Pope Memorial Scholarship Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 19 grants with a stated purpose on Ida M Pope Memorial Scholarship Fund's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarships" (18 grants).
How large is Ida M Pope Memorial Scholarship Fund?
Ida M Pope Memorial Scholarship Fund reported $825K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $48K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $54K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Ida M Pope Memorial Scholarship Fund fund?
No mission statement for the fund is provided. Its 2025 grants are identified as scholarships and went to educational institutions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ida M Pope Memorial Scholarship Fund?
Ida M Pope Memorial Scholarship Fund has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Ida M Pope Memorial Scholarship Fund's EIN?
Ida M Pope Memorial Scholarship Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-6003339. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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