Kai Loa Inc
To build na kula `o kamakau's success to advance and sustain the hawaiian language and culture.
Kai Loa Inc at a glance
In short: Kai Loa Inc gave $162K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $162K), mostly in Hawaii. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $161,632
- -24.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $161,632
- -24.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $161,632
- Total assets
- $4,323,345
- -5.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Hawaii (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Kai Loa Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Ke Kula O Samuel M Kamakau LPCS ($162K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 4 grants of 5 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Kai Loa Inc gives
- Giving fell 24% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 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 $162K (2025) to $504K (2023). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $162K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ke Kula O Samuel M Kamakau LPCS Kaneohe, HI | General Support | $161,632 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,323,345 | $659,637 | $730,939 | $161,632 | 1 | $13,511 |
| 2024 | $4,578,266 | $708,090 | $843,738 | $212,630 | 1 | $13,812 |
| 2023 | $4,956,331 | $1,560,186 | $1,153,822 | $503,611 | 1 | $5,269 |
| 2022 | $4,540,494 | $789,115 | $909,555 | $211,639 | 1 | $499 |
| 2021 | $4,485,183 | $646,489 | $791,632 | $219,793 | 1 | $805 |
About Kai Loa Inc
Based on IRS filings
Kai Loa Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Kaneohe, HI. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $4.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $162K. Net investment income was $14K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Kai Loa Inc is led by Robert Doming, Chairman on every filing since 2021; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert Doming
Chairman
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kurt Klein
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ilima Shima
Director
Director Fro → Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ivy K. Kelling
See Schedule
Executive Di → See Schedule, 2025
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
$34K (2021) → $8K (2025)
Elizabeth Aulsebrook
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marci W. Arroyo
Vice Chair
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Marci W. Sarsona (2021–2023) — Vice Chair
- Former: Kuulani Keohokalole (2021) — Treasurertru
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 $8K, to Ivy K Kelling (See Schedule).
Frequently asked questions about Kai Loa Inc
How much does Kai Loa Inc give each year?
Kai Loa Inc gave $162K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $213K across 1 grant.
How large is Kai Loa Inc?
Kai Loa Inc reported $4.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $660K.
What is Kai Loa Inc?
Kai Loa Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Kaneohe, HI. It holds $4.3M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Kai Loa Inc operate?
Kai Loa Inc has awarded grants in Hawaii.
What is Kai Loa Inc's EIN?
Kai Loa Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1632545. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 29, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 22, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 27, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
Live grants for the work Kai Loa Inc funds
Education Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Creative Impact Grants $500 - $2,500 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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