Leathernecks MC Hawaii
Leathernecks MC Hawaii is a private foundation focused on public and societal benefit, based in Kailua, HI. IRS filing data is available from 2024 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $27K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $27K.
Leathernecks MC Hawaii at a glance
In short: Leathernecks MC Hawaii gave $27K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $27,100
- +1289.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +66.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,420
- +733.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $27,341
- +134.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (92% 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 Leathernecks MC Hawaii funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Semper Fi and Americas Fund ($25K). Together the top 5 received $27K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 8 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Leathernecks MC Hawaii gives
- In 2025 it paid out well above 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 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2024) to $27K (2025). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $27K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Semper Fi and Americas Fund Oceanside, CA | Veterans assistance. | $25,000 |
| Xavier Jimenez New York, NY | Injured in Car Accident | $1,000 |
| American Legion Honolulu Honolulu, HI | Veterans assistance. | $500 |
| Jaysun Smith New York, NY | Injured in Motorcycle Accident | $400 |
| Donnie Wright New York, NY | Injured in Accident. | $200 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $27,341 | $105,732 | $90,059 | $27,100 | 5 | $27,100 | $467 |
| 2024 | $11,668 | $31,758 | $25,285 | $1,950 | 3 | $1,950 | $148 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Leathernecks MC Hawaii reported a distributable amount of $467 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Leathernecks MC Hawaii is led by Erick Velez, President since 2025 (on filings since 2024); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Erick Velez
President
Secretary → President, 2025
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ysac Perez
Secretary
Vice President → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Driggs
Vice President & Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Daniel Collinson (2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Joshua Fosberg (2024) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 Leathernecks MC Hawaii
How much does Leathernecks MC Hawaii give each year?
Leathernecks MC Hawaii gave $27K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $2K across 3 grants.
What is Leathernecks MC Hawaii's typical grant size?
Leathernecks MC Hawaii's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $5,420, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Leathernecks MC Hawaii give grants?
Leathernecks MC Hawaii gives mostly in California: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants).
Does Leathernecks MC Hawaii give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Leathernecks MC Hawaii's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Leathernecks MC Hawaii's largest grantees?
Leathernecks MC Hawaii's largest 2025 grantees include Semper Fi and Americas Fund ($25,000), Xavier Jimenez ($1,000) and American Legion Honolulu ($500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 98% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Leathernecks MC Hawaii?
Leathernecks MC Hawaii reported $27K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $27K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $467 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Leathernecks MC Hawaii?
Leathernecks MC Hawaii is a private foundation focused on public and societal benefit, based in Kailua, HI. It holds $27K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Leathernecks MC Hawaii's EIN?
Leathernecks MC Hawaii's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-4207500. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 2, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2024–2025
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