Kimokeo Foundation
To preserve and perpetuate the native hawaiian culture, its traditions, practices and language, mauis environment and communitys health through educational programs which benefit the people of Hawaii.
Kimokeo Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $1,348,151
- +937.7% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $447,758
- -25.0% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $373,636
- -33.4% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Kimokeo Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2023 it made 2 grants totaling $130K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NA Leo Kalele Inc Lahaina, HI | Support | $120,000 |
| Punana Leo O Maui Wailuku, HI | Support | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,348,151 | $447,758 | $373,636 | — | — |
| 2023 | $129,922 | $597,006 | $561,308 | $130,000 | 2 |
| 2022 | $80,553 | $231,016 | $261,643 | — | — |
| 2021 | $110,342 | $179,741 | $162,914 | — | — |
| 2020 | $90,823 | $59,648 | $87,597 | — | — |
About Kimokeo Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Kimokeo Foundation is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Wailuku, HI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Kimokeo Foundation is led by Leonard Kimokeo Kapahulehua, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 7 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Leonard Kimokeo Kapahulehua
President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Walsh
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Namomi McCorriston
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kahu Lyons Naone
Director & Advisor
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joylynn Paman
Executive Di
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$22K (2020) → $56K (2024)
Michael Phillips
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Napua Aloy
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Lyons Naone (2020–2023) — Director & Advisor
- Former: Nancy La Joy (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Francis Oney (2020–2021) — Director
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 $56K, to Joylynn Paman (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about Kimokeo Foundation
How large is Kimokeo Foundation?
Kimokeo Foundation reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $448K.
What is Kimokeo Foundation?
Kimokeo Foundation is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Wailuku, HI. It holds $1.3M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Kimokeo Foundation operate?
Kimokeo Foundation has awarded grants in Hawaii.
What is Kimokeo Foundation's EIN?
Kimokeo Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0966140. 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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