Kuali'i Foundation
The Kuali'i Foundation's mission is to support the purposes and functions of manoa heritage center by owning, preserving and maintaining an historic property to benefit the public and promote an understanding of Hawaii's cultural and natural heritage.
Kuali'i Foundation at a glance
In short: Kuali'i Foundation gave $400K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $400K), mostly in Hawaii. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $400,000
- +49.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $400,000
- +49.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $400,000
- Total assets
- $40,972,608
- +10.2% 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 Kuali'i Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Manoa Heritage Center ($400K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $268K (2023) to $400K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $400K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Manoa Heritage Center Honolulu, HI | To support purposes & functions of manoa heritage center. To operate and maintain property of historical and cultural significance. | $400,000 |
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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 | $40,972,608 | $1,285,299 | $1,068,868 | $400,000 | 1 | $1,284,799 |
| 2023 | $37,195,768 | $13,316,611 | $641,657 | $268,235 | 1 | $7,741,877 |
| 2022 | $23,231,902 | $962,193 | $254,926 | — | — | $793,637 |
| 2021 | $26,843,976 | $1,808,004 | $197,179 | — | — | $1,566,346 |
| 2020 | $21,602,783 | $1,919,200 | $172,356 | — | — | $753,406 |
About Kuali'i Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Kuali'i Foundation is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Honolulu, HI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $41.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $400K. Net investment income was $1.3M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Kuali'i Foundation is led by Scott B. Power, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Scott B. Power
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Solomine
Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
25 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Beryl B. Blaich
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Catherine L. Cooke
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lynne Johnson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Lee
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Helen Nakano (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Ian Fitz-Patrick (2020–2023) — Former Vice President
- Former: Maenette Ah Nee Benham (2020–2023) — Former Director
- Former: Mary M. Cooke (2020–2022) — Former Vice President
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 Kuali'i Foundation
How much does Kuali'i Foundation give each year?
Kuali'i Foundation gave $400K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $268K across 1 grant.
How large is Kuali'i Foundation?
Kuali'i Foundation reported $41.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.3M.
What is Kuali'i Foundation?
Kuali'i Foundation is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Honolulu, HI. It holds $41.0M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Kuali'i Foundation operate?
Kuali'i Foundation has awarded grants in Hawaii.
What is Kuali'i Foundation's EIN?
Kuali'i Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-0329344. 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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