Kaiulani Home for Girls Trust
Kaiulani Home for Girls Trust is a private foundation based in Honolulu, Hawaii. Its 2026 filing reports grants for scholarships at colleges and universities in Hawaii.
Kaiulani Home for Girls Trust at a glance
In short: Kaiulani Home for Girls Trust gave $99K across 10 grants in 2026 (avg $10K), mostly in Hawaii. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $98,860
- +8.1% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 10
- -16.7% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $9,886
- +29.7% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $7,538
- Total assets
- $1,880,357
- +6.1% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Hawaii (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Kaiulani Home for Girls Trust
- How to Apply
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The 2025 filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It directs applicants to contact Hawaii Community Foundation; the form and materials and award restrictions are listed as “see attached footnote.”
- Review Cycle
- The 2025 filing lists January 31. That cycle is past.
- Deadline
- The 2025 filing lists January 31.
- Contact
Application contact: Hawaii Community Foundation
Mailing address: 827 Fort Street Mall, Honolulu, HI 96813
Phone: (808) 537-6333
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Kaiulani Home for Girls Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was University of Hawaii - Manoa ($35K). Together the top 9 received $89K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($9,610), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 36 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for filing year 2026 went to recipients in Hawaii.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Kaiulani Home for Girls Trust gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+15%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 92% 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $86K (2023) to $99K (2026). In 2026 it made 10 grants totaling $99K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Hawaii - Manoa Honolulu, HI | Scholarships | $34,660 |
| University of Hawaii - Hilo Hlio, HI | Scholarships | $17,660 |
| Chaminade Univerisity of Honolulu Honolulu, HI | Scholarships | $15,025 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $9,610 |
| University of Hawaii - Maui Kahului, HI | Scholarships | $9,050 |
| Hawaii Community College Hilo, HI | Scholarships | $6,025 |
| Hawaii Pacific University Honolulu, HI | Scholarships | $3,610 |
| Kapi'olani Community College Honolulu, HI | Scholarships | $1,610 |
| Leeward Community College Pearl City, HI | Scholarships | $805 |
| Windward Community College Kaneohe, HI | Scholarships | $805 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,880,357 | $275,446 | $169,561 | $98,860 | 10 | $139,413 | $248,287 | $150,972 |
| 2025 | $1,771,821 | $178,438 | $158,830 | $91,475 | 12 | $131,429 | $152,867 | $137,778 |
| 2024 | $1,752,213 | $114,334 | $147,018 | $86,600 | 12 | $123,397 | $90,794 | $126,217 |
| 2023 | $1,784,220 | $72,311 | $147,289 | $86,075 | 1 | $123,354 | $49,845 | $120,345 |
| 2022 | $1,858,273 | $118,989 | $156,891 | $91,875 | 1 | $131,019 | $93,956 | $142,605 |
| 2021 | $1,896,187 | $90,866 | $144,828 | $86,590 | 49 | — | $69,868 | $125,109 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kaiulani Home for Girls Trust reported a distributable amount of $151K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The 2026 filing lists scholarship grants to Hawaii colleges and universities. One recipient, Hawaii Pacific University, describes itself as an international learning community in Hawaii, with undergraduate and graduate programs that prepare graduates to participate in a global society.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation awarded 10 grants totaling $98,860. Grant amounts ranged from $805 to $34,660, with a median of $7,538. The largest awards included $34,660 to the University of Hawaii–Manoa, $17,660 to the University of Hawaii–Hilo, $15,025 to Chaminade University of Honolulu, $9,610 to the University of Hawaii–an individual recipient, and $9,050 to the University of Hawaii–Maui. Each was for scholarships.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Cordelia MacLaughlin and Caroline Mee as co-trustees.
Kaiulani Home for Girls Trust's 2026 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Caroline Mee
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Cordelia Maclaughlin
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Bank Of Hawaii (2021) — Co-Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Kaiulani Home for Girls Trust
How much does Kaiulani Home for Girls Trust give each year?
Kaiulani Home for Girls Trust gave $99K across 10 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $91K across 12 grants.
What is Kaiulani Home for Girls Trust's typical grant size?
Kaiulani Home for Girls Trust's median grant in 2026 was $7,538, and its average grant was $9,886, across 10 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Kaiulani Home for Girls Trust give grants?
Kaiulani Home for Girls Trust gives mostly in Hawaii: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Honolulu, HI (4 grants).
Does Kaiulani Home for Girls Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Kaiulani Home for Girls Trust's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarships" (10 grants).
Who are Kaiulani Home for Girls Trust's largest grantees?
Kaiulani Home for Girls Trust's largest 2026 grantees include University of Hawaii - Manoa ($34,660), University of Hawaii - Hilo ($17,660) and Chaminade Univerisity of Honolulu ($15,025), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($9,610), which are not listed by name. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Kaiulani Home for Girls Trust?
Kaiulani Home for Girls Trust reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $139K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $151K (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 Kaiulani Home for Girls Trust fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2026 filing lists scholarship grants to Hawaii colleges and universities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Kaiulani Home for Girls Trust?
The 2025 filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Kaiulani Home for Girls Trust's EIN?
Kaiulani Home for Girls Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-6003331. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Kaiulani Home for Girls Trust funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 8, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/kaiulani-home-for-girls-trust-morg_4ffe1ee21e1e455db4be09a15f48422d
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