Iwamoto Family Foundation
Iwamoto Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Honolulu, HI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $250K. Net investment income was $39K.
Iwamoto Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Iwamoto Family Foundation gave $250K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $31K), mostly in Hawaii. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $250,000
- +262.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $31,250
- +217.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $22,500
- Total assets
- $1,163,286
- +1427.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Hawaii (92% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Iwamoto Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Kipuka Kuleana ($75K). Together the top 8 received $250K.
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 42 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Iwamoto Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 410% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 376% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $49K (2021) to $250K (2024). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $250K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kipuka Kuleana Lihue, HI | Cultural and Enviromental Education | $75,000 |
| Spill the Tea Cafe Honolulu, HI | Youth Mental Health | $70,000 |
| Hawaii Health and Harm Reduction Ce Honolulu, HI | Health Services | $30,000 |
| Hoola NA Pua Honolulu, HI | Prevention of Child Sex Trafficking | $25,000 |
| Partners in Care San Fernando, CA | Health Services | $20,000 |
| Kumu Kahua Theatre Honolulu, HI | For the Purpose of Arts and Education | $10,000 |
| Hawaii Appleseed Honolulu, HI | Economic Justice | $10,000 |
| Hawaii Public Radio Honolulu, HI | Public Radio | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,163,286 | $1,339,106 | $251,980 | $250,000 | 8 | $250,000 | $39,106 | $66,447 |
| 2023 | $76,160 | $140,000 | $71,264 | $69,000 | 7 | $69,000 | — | $958 |
| 2022 | $7,424 | $216 | $130,695 | $129,000 | 10 | $129,000 | — | $4,855 |
| 2021 | $137,903 | $181,278 | $50,500 | $49,000 | 8 | $49,000 | — | — |
| 2020 | $7,125 | $60,278 | $91,598 | $90,000 | 9 | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Iwamoto Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $66K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Iwamoto Family Foundation is led by Kim Coco Iwamoto, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kim Coco Iwamoto
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kayla Iwamoto
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Brooks Glenwood Bays Jr.
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Mark K. Iwamoto (2020–2022) — Vice President
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.
Frequently asked questions about Iwamoto Family Foundation
How much does Iwamoto Family Foundation give each year?
Iwamoto Family Foundation gave $250K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $69K across 7 grants.
What is Iwamoto Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Iwamoto Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $22,500, and its average grant was $31,250, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Iwamoto Family Foundation give grants?
Iwamoto Family Foundation gives mostly in Hawaii: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Honolulu, HI (6 grants).
Does Iwamoto Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Iwamoto Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Iwamoto Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Iwamoto Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Kipuka Kuleana ($75,000), Spill the Tea Cafe ($70,000) and Hawaii Health and Harm Reduction Ce ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Iwamoto Family Foundation?
Iwamoto Family Foundation reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $250K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $66K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Iwamoto Family Foundation's EIN?
Iwamoto Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-4273298. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 7, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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