Iwamoto Family Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Honolulu, HI EIN: 47-4273298

Iwamoto Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, 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.

Key facts about Iwamoto Family Foundation

EIN: 47-4273298
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $250,000
Grants made (2024): 8
Average grant: $31,250
Median grant: $22,500
Total assets: $1,163,286
Primary geography: Hawaii (92% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who Iwamoto Family Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Iwamoto Family Foundation's 8 itemized 2024 grants were Hawaii (92%) and California (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Honolulu, HI (6 grants). None of its 8 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support.

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.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$1.2M

+1427.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$250K

+262.3% YoY

Grant Count

+14.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$31K

+217.0% YoY

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.

About Iwamoto Family Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Hawaii $230K (92%)

California $20K (8%)

Share of all 8 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

California District of Columbia Hawaii

Cities

HonoluluLihueSan FernandoArcataKapaaKilaueaLos AngelesWashington

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$1,163,286	$76,160	$7,424
Revenue	$1,339,106	$140,000	$216
Expenses	$251,980	$71,264	$130,695
Qualifying Distributions	$250,000	$69,000	$129,000
Net Investment Income	$39,106	—	—
Distributable Amount	$66,447	$958	$4,855

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

February 28, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 8 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

42 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Kipuka Kuleana ($75,000), Spill the Tea Cafe ($70,000), Hawaii Health and Harm Reduction Ce ($30,000).

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

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Kim Coco Iwamoto	President	2	—
Brooks Glenwood Bays Jr	Secretary	1	—
Kayla Iwamoto	Director	—	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Iwamoto Family Foundation?

Iwamoto Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Honolulu, HI. It holds $1.2M in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Iwamoto Family Foundation?

As of 2024, Iwamoto Family Foundation holds $1.2M in total assets with $1.3M in annual revenue. It awarded 8 grants totaling $250K in 2024.

Where does Iwamoto Family Foundation operate?

Iwamoto Family Foundation has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Hawaii.

What size grants does Iwamoto Family Foundation award?

In 2024, Iwamoto Family Foundation awarded 8 grants totaling $250K — an average of about $31K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Iwamoto Family Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Iwamoto Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $66K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.