J Watumull Fund
J Watumull Fund is a private foundation based in Honolulu, Hawaii. It makes contributions to other exempt organizations classified as public charities or schools; its 2024 filing lists 275 grants totaling $683,500.
J Watumull Fund at a glance
In short: J Watumull Fund gave $684K across 275 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Hawaii. 21% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $683,500
- -2.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 275
- +12.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,485
- -13.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $12,089,863
- +8.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (43 of 206, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Hawaii (66% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to J Watumull Fund
- How to Apply
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Applications are accepted anytime. The filing lists no required form or materials and no restrictions on awards. It names Mr. Jaidev Watumull as the person to contact.
- Review Cycle
- Applications are accepted anytime.
- Deadline
- Applications are accepted anytime.
- Contact
Application contact: Mr Jaidev Watumull
Mailing address: 307 Lewers St 600, Honolulu, HI 96815
Phone: (808) 971-8800
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who J Watumull Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Kapiolani Women and Children's Cent ($50K). Together the top 10 received $197K.
Organizations only. It also paid 54 individual scholarships ($109,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
1,203 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1,198 grants of 1,203 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 66% of grant dollars went to recipients in Hawaii. Other leading recipient states were Washington (8%), Missouri (7%), Texas (4%), and Pennsylvania (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 275 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is J Watumull Fund open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 43 of 206 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 68% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+2%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 97% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $657K (2020) to $698K (2023). In 2024 it made 275 grants totaling $684K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kapiolani Women and Children's Cent Honolulu, HI | General Educational Purpose | $50,000 |
| Honolulu Museum of Art Honolulu, HI | Fashioning Aloha Program | $25,000 |
| Watumull Family Children's Fund Bellevue, WA | Mumbai Programs | $20,000 |
| Watumull Childrens Education Bellevue, WA | General Charitable Purpose | $20,000 |
| Aloha United Way Honolulu, HI | Alice Program | $10,000 |
| The Pantry by Feeding Hawaii Togeth Honolulu, HI | General Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| The Miracle Foundation Austin, TX | Restricted Schoalrship Funds | $10,000 |
| Straub Foundation Honolulu, HI | General Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| Watumull Childrens Fund Bellevue, WA | General Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| Aloha United Way Honolulu, HI | Alice Programs | $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 | $12,089,863 | $1,697,663 | $771,446 | $683,500 | 275 | $683,500 | $1,623,365 | $705,350 |
| 2023 | $11,163,329 | $1,214,961 | $771,134 | $698,000 | 244 | $698,000 | $1,018,621 | $625,910 |
| 2022 | $10,719,502 | $502,941 | $774,876 | $691,000 | 242 | $691,000 | $249,186 | $644,936 |
| 2021 | $10,992,720 | $753,625 | $742,967 | $672,000 | 221 | $661,500 | $684,713 | $734,623 |
| 2020 | $11,072,094 | $541,275 | $719,192 | $657,000 | 221 | — | $480,664 | $691,863 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, J Watumull Fund reported a distributable amount of $705K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants included support for organizations working in areas such as art, education, health, community services, and child welfare. For example, the Honolulu Museum of Art describes its mission as creating experiences through the study, preservation, presentation, and creation of art. Straub Foundation says its mission is to create a healthier Hawaiʻi, while Watumull Family Childrens Fund says it helps children in need through school resources, tuition assistance, volunteers, and support for school facilities and supplies.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the fund made 275 grants totaling $683,500. Grants ranged from $500 to $50,000, with a median grant of $2,000. Among the largest were $50,000 to Kapiolani Women and Children’s Center for a general educational purpose; $25,000 to Honolulu Museum of Art for its Fashioning Aloha Program; and $20,000 each to Watumull Family Children’s Fund for Mumbai programs and Watumull Childrens Education for a general charitable purpose. Other listed grants included $10,000 to Aloha United Way for its ALICE program, $10,000 to Straub Foundation for a general charitable purpose, and $10,000 to The Miracle Foundation for restricted scholarship funds.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jaidev Watumull as secretary/treasurer, Vikram Watumull as vice president, and Jyoti Watumull as president.
J Watumull Fund is led by Jyoti Watumull, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jyoti Watumull
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jaidev Watumull
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Vikram Watumull
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 J Watumull Fund
How much does J Watumull Fund give each year?
J Watumull Fund gave $684K across 275 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $698K across 244 grants.
What is J Watumull Fund's typical grant size?
J Watumull Fund's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,485, across 275 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from J Watumull Fund that year got $3K on average.
Where does J Watumull Fund give grants?
J Watumull Fund gives mostly in Hawaii: 66% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Washington (8%) and Missouri (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Honolulu, HI (143 grants), Bellevue, WA (6 grants), Waimanalo, HI (4 grants) and EWA Beach, HI (3 grants).
Does J Watumull Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 59% of J Watumull Fund's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (161 of 275) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (55 grants) and "Educational Purpose" (20 grants).
Who are J Watumull Fund's largest grantees?
J Watumull Fund's largest 2024 grantees include Kapiolani Women and Children's Cent ($50,000), Honolulu Museum of Art ($25,000) and Aloha United Way ($20,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 54 individual scholarships ($109,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 14% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is J Watumull Fund?
J Watumull Fund reported $12.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $684K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $705K (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 J Watumull Fund fund?
No mission statement for the fund is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working in areas such as art, education, health, community services, and child welfare. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from J Watumull Fund?
Applications are accepted anytime. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is J Watumull Fund's EIN?
J Watumull Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0205431. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). J Watumull Fund funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/j-watumull-fund-morg_af0da6f6661d4e259e98bd5d362ed059
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