Laulima Foundation
Laulima Foundation is a private foundation, based in Honolulu, HI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $92K. Net investment income was $68K.
Laulima Foundation at a glance
In short: Laulima Foundation gave $92K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $15K), mostly in Hawaii. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $92,000
- +513.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $15,333
- +513.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,250
- Total assets
- $1,422,153
- +14.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Hawaii (95% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Laulima Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Chaminade University of Honolulu ($50K). Together the top 6 received $92K.
Grant Size Distribution
63 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 61 grants of 63 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Laulima Foundation gives
- Giving grew 56% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 159% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2024) to $134K (2020). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $92K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chaminade University of Honolulu Honolulu, HI | Charitable Contribution | $50,000 |
| 'Iolani School Honolulu, HI | Arrillaga Student Center | $30,000 |
| Teach for America New York, NY | Charitable Contribution | $5,000 |
| Parker School Kamuela, HI | Charitable Contribution | $3,500 |
| Filipino Community Center Inc Waipahu, HI | Charitable Contribution | $2,500 |
| Hilo High School Foundation Hilo, HI | Charitable Contribution | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,422,153 | $89,006 | $96,366 | $92,000 | 6 | $95,642 | $68,282 | $60,316 |
| 2024 | $1,242,752 | $60,139 | $19,261 | $15,000 | 6 | $18,553 | $59,431 | $60,202 |
| 2023 | $1,288,188 | $89,443 | $88,198 | $84,250 | 12 | $87,536 | $58,782 | $60,406 |
| 2022 | $1,267,594 | $55,873 | $63,739 | $59,000 | 26 | $63,083 | $55,217 | $66,744 |
| 2021 | $1,700,687 | $37,225 | $66,190 | $62,450 | 13 | $65,559 | $42,616 | $66,905 |
| 2020 | $1,191,233 | $-109,964 | $143,189 | $134,000 | 6 | — | $13,351 | $53,572 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Laulima Foundation reported a distributable amount of $60K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Laulima Foundation is led by Bill D. Mills, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bill D. Mills
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Claire Aniya
Secretary & Director
Secretary → Secretary & Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Diane Chang
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Laulima Foundation
How much does Laulima Foundation give each year?
Laulima Foundation gave $92K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $15K across 6 grants.
What is Laulima Foundation's typical grant size?
Laulima Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $4,250, and its average grant was $15,333, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Laulima Foundation give grants?
Laulima Foundation gives mostly in Hawaii: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Honolulu, HI (2 grants).
Who are Laulima Foundation's largest grantees?
Laulima Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Chaminade University of Honolulu ($50,000), 'Iolani School ($30,000) and Teach for America ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 92% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Laulima Foundation?
Laulima Foundation reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $96K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $60K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Laulima Foundation's EIN?
Laulima Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0858179. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 31, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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