Kauai Island Utility Cooperative
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Kauai Island Utility Cooperative at a glance
In short: Kauai Island Utility Cooperative gave $26K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $26K), mostly in Hawaii. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $26,233
- +5.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $26,233
- +5.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $26,233
- Total assets
- $419,381,972
- -0.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Hawaii (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Kauai Island Utility Cooperative funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Kauai United Way ($26K).
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 7 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Kauai Island Utility Cooperative gives
- Giving fell 57% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2023) to $61K (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $26K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kauai United Way Lihue, HI | Charitable Giving | $26,233 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $419,381,972 | $191,634,829 | $191,634,829 | $26,233 | 1 | $2,653,122 |
| 2023 | $423,134,177 | $172,180,326 | $172,180,326 | $24,772 | 1 | $2,956,045 |
| 2022 | $423,743,821 | $175,641,835 | $175,641,835 | $55,538 | 1 | $1,508,770 |
| 2021 | $395,344,357 | $160,477,070 | $160,477,070 | $61,386 | 2 | $1,350,375 |
| 2020 | $370,739,170 | $146,109,605 | $146,109,605 | $53,742 | 2 | $1,692,563 |
About Kauai Island Utility Cooperative
Based on IRS filings
Kauai Island Utility Cooperative is a public charity focused on mutual and membership benefit, based in Lihue, HI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $419.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $26K. Net investment income was $2.7M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Kauai Island Utility Cooperative is led by David Bissell, CEO on every filing since 2020; all 20 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Bissell
CEO
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$1.1M (2020) → $781K (2024)
Allan Smith
Chairman
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$13K (2020) → $18K (2024)
David Iha
Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$12K (2020) → $12K (2024)
Janet Kass
Director
On filings since 2020
7 hrs/week
$12K (2020) → $5K (2024)
Jim Mayfield
Director
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
$12K (2020) → $15K (2024)
Teofilo Tacbian
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$15K (2020) → $19K (2024)
Michael Yamane
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
$9K (2024)
Brad Rockwell
Chief of Operations
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$234K (2020) → $342K (2024)
Calvin Murashige
Secretary
On filings since 2020
11 hrs/week
$12K (2020) → $15K (2024)
Elizabeth Ubay
Hr & Safety Manager
On filings since 2020
45 hrs/week
$199K (2020) → $238K (2024)
Jan Tenbruggencate
Vice Chair
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
$11K (2020) → $16K (2024)
John Cox
T & D Manager
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$163K (2020) → $224K (2024)
Peter Yukimura
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$14K (2020) → $20K (2024)
Tom Yamamoto
Primary Troubleperson
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$211K (2020) → $210K (2024)
Beth Amaro
Member Services & Communications
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$206K (2022) → $261K (2024)
Cameron Kruse
Engineering Manager
On filings since 2022
50 hrs/week
$185K (2022) → $225K (2024)
Richard Vetter
Port Allen Station Manager
On filings since 2022
45 hrs/week
$199K (2022) → $215K (2024)
Stacie Dellamano
Financial Vice President & CFO
On filings since 2022
55 hrs/week
$136K (2022) → $287K (2024)
Christopher Yuh
Manager Finance, Risk & Analytics
On filings since 2023
50 hrs/week
$196K (2023) → $206K (2024)
Kylan Haumea
Primary Troubleshooter
Lineperson → Primary Troubleshooter, 2024
On filings since 2023
50 hrs/week
$237K (2023) → $242K (2024)
Former officers (8)
- Former: Dee Crowell (2020–2024) — Director · Filing note: Until 092024
- Former: Timothy Brantner (2021–2023) — Primary Troubleperson
- Former: Karissa Jonas (2020–2022) — Financial Vice President & CFO
- Former: Patrick Malama (2020–2022) — Primary Troubleperson
- Former: Maile Alfiler (2020–2021) — Member Services Manager
- Former: Travis Otto (2020–2021) — Primary Troubleperson
- Former: Carey Koide (2020) — T & D Manager
- Former: Harley Eckert Financial (2020) — Planning & Strategy Manager
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $781K, to David Bissell (CEO). 21 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Kauai Island Utility Cooperative
How much does Kauai Island Utility Cooperative give each year?
Kauai Island Utility Cooperative gave $26K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $25K across 1 grant.
How large is Kauai Island Utility Cooperative?
Kauai Island Utility Cooperative reported $419.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $191.6M.
What is Kauai Island Utility Cooperative?
Kauai Island Utility Cooperative is a public charity focused on mutual and membership benefit, based in Lihue, HI. It holds $419.4M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Kauai Island Utility Cooperative operate?
Kauai Island Utility Cooperative has awarded grants in Hawaii.
What is Kauai Island Utility Cooperative's EIN?
Kauai Island Utility Cooperative's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-0346113. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 1, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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