Lawrence S and Carolyn H Okinaga
Lawrence S and Carolyn H Okinaga is a private foundation, based in Honolulu, HI. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $698K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $68K. Net investment income was $120K.
Lawrence S and Carolyn H Okinaga at a glance
In short: Lawrence S and Carolyn H Okinaga gave $68K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), mostly in Hawaii. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $68,000
- -24.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- -77.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,333
- +238.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,250
- Total assets
- $697,521
- +8.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Hawaii (100% 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 Lawrence S and Carolyn H Okinaga funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was American Judicature Society ($43K). Together the top 6 received $68K.
Grant Size Distribution
82 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 82 grants of 82 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Lawrence S and Carolyn H Okinaga gives
- Giving grew 20% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 85% 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $53K (2021) to $91K (2024). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $68K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Judicature Society Honolulu, HI | To Support the Organization's Operations. | $42,500 |
| Fund for the Pacific Century Honolulu, HI | To Support the Organization's Operations. | $10,000 |
| University of Hawaii Foundation Honolulu, HI | To Support the Organization's Operations. | $7,500 |
| IHS the Institute for Human Services Inc Honolulu, HI | To Support the Organization's Operations. | $5,000 |
| National Alliance on Mental Illness Hawaii Honolulu, HI | To Support the Organization's Operations. | $2,500 |
| Hawaii Meals on Wheels Honolulu, HI | To Support the Organization's Operations. | $500 |
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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 | $697,521 | $129,866 | $78,259 | $68,000 | 6 | $75,871 | $120,079 | $89,528 |
| 2024 | $644,944 | $72,852 | $99,653 | $90,500 | 27 | $98,330 | $43,346 | $85,216 |
| 2023 | $671,629 | $84,089 | $86,408 | $77,800 | 19 | $85,256 | $36,887 | $80,611 |
| 2022 | $673,948 | $79,982 | $64,093 | $56,500 | 11 | $62,661 | $52,624 | $85,073 |
| 2021 | $658,516 | $117,577 | $61,002 | $52,750 | 19 | — | $74,886 | $69,589 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lawrence S and Carolyn H Okinaga reported a distributable amount of $90K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Lawrence S and Carolyn H Okinaga is led by Lawrence S. Okinaga, President, Treasurer & Director on every filing since 2021; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lawrence S. Okinaga
President, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carolyn H. Okinaga
Vice President & Director
Vice President, Secretary & D → Vice President & Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carrie Okinaga
Director
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Caryn Okinaga
Secretary & Director
Director → Secretary & Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laurie Okinaga
Director
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Lawrence S and Carolyn H Okinaga
How much does Lawrence S and Carolyn H Okinaga give each year?
Lawrence S and Carolyn H Okinaga gave $68K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $91K across 27 grants.
What is Lawrence S and Carolyn H Okinaga's typical grant size?
Lawrence S and Carolyn H Okinaga's median grant in 2025 was $6,250, and its average grant was $11,333, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Lawrence S and Carolyn H Okinaga give grants?
Lawrence S and Carolyn H Okinaga gives mostly in Hawaii: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Honolulu, HI (6 grants).
Does Lawrence S and Carolyn H Okinaga give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Lawrence S and Carolyn H Okinaga's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support the Organization's Operations." (6 grants).
Who are Lawrence S and Carolyn H Okinaga's largest grantees?
Lawrence S and Carolyn H Okinaga's largest 2025 grantees include American Judicature Society ($42,500), Fund for the Pacific Century ($10,000) and University of Hawaii Foundation ($7,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 88% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Lawrence S and Carolyn H Okinaga?
Lawrence S and Carolyn H Okinaga reported $698K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $76K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $90K (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 is Lawrence S and Carolyn H Okinaga's EIN?
Lawrence S and Carolyn H Okinaga's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3270247. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 17, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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