Lele Aloha
Lele Aloha is a public charity based in Lahaina, Hawaii. Formed in 2023, it states that its work honors Hawaiʻi’s genealogy and supports the protection of land, ocean, and water resources and the building of healthy communities, beginning with Lahaina.
Lele Aloha at a glance
In short: Lele Aloha gave $263K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $16K), mostly in Hawaii. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $262,856
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- Average grant
- $16,429
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $404,112
- -64.0% 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.
How to apply to Lele Aloha
- Contact
Mailing address: 1690 Wahinoho Way, Lahaina, HI 96761
Phone: (808) 938-2884
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lele Aloha funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Waiola Church UCC ($20K). Together the top 10 received $200K.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 16 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Hawaii. The listed recipients include organizations in Lahaina, Honolulu, Hilo, and Wailuku.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $263K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Waiola Church UCC Lahaina, HI | Community Support | $20,000 |
| Grace Baptist Church Lahaina, HI | Community Support | $20,000 |
| Holy Innocentsthe Episcopal Church in Hawaii Honolulu, HI | Community Support | $20,000 |
| Lahaina United Methodist Lahaina, HI | Community Support | $20,000 |
| Koyasan Shingon Mission Hilo, HI | Community Support | $20,000 |
| International Christian Fellowship Church of God Lahaina, HI | Community Support | $20,000 |
| Lahaina Jodo Mission Wailuku, HI | Community Support | $20,000 |
| Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii Lahaina, HI | Community Support | $20,000 |
| Lahaina Seventh Day Adventist Lahaina, HI | Community Support | $20,000 |
| NA Aikane O Maui Inc Lahaina, HI | Community Support | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $404,112 | $591,999 | $1,312,152 | $262,856 | 16 |
| 2023 | $1,123,204 | $1,161,925 | $38,721 | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Lele Aloha’s stated mission is “to honor Hawaiis rich genealogy for ohana, protecting land, ocean, water resources, and building healthy communities beginning with Lahaina.”
Its filing describes the HOULU LAHAINA Unity Gathering, which brought together more than 10,000 people; HAUOLA Community Support Awards, which benefited 18 local community organizations; and MAUKA TO MAKAI education programs, including a Christmas light parade with more than 20,000 community participants and Kahoma work days involving more than 80 volunteers in community support and restoration. It also describes sponsoring participation in the Festival of Pacific Arts & Culture.
Among its 2024 grantees, Nā ‘Aikane O Maui Inc. describes its mission as preserving and promoting Hawaiian culture, providing cultural education and resources, and leading recovery and relief efforts for affected Lahaina residents. Lokahi Pacific describes its mission as expanding opportunities for low-income people through business ownership, management, and employment; providing specialized housing; and assisting eligible individuals with down payments to buy a single-family home.
Grantmaking
In 2024, Lele Aloha reported 16 grants totaling $262,856. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $20,000, with a median of $20,000. The filing lists community-support grants to organizations including Waiola Church UCC ($20,000), Grace Baptist Church ($20,000), Holy Innocents The Episcopal Church in Hawaii ($20,000), Lahaina United Methodist ($20,000), Koyasan Shingon Mission ($20,000), and Nā ‘Aikane O Maui Inc. ($20,000). Lokahi Pacific received $12,856, and Wo Hing Society received $10,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Malia Kaʻaihue as president; Michelle Noe Noe Wong-Wilson as vice president/treasurer; Daryl Fujiwara as secretary; and Jack Starr and Amy Kahula as directors.
Lele Aloha is led by Malia Ka'aihue, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Malia Ka'aihue
President
On filings since 2023
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Kahula
Director
On filings since 2023
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jack Starr
Director
On filings since 2023
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daryl Fujiwara
Secretary
On filings since 2023
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Noe Noe Wong-Wilson
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2023
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Charlene Matila (2023) — Chief Operating Officer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 Lele Aloha
How much does Lele Aloha give each year?
Lele Aloha gave $263K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is Lele Aloha's typical grant size?
Lele Aloha's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $16,429, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Lele Aloha give grants?
Lele Aloha gives mostly in Hawaii: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Lahaina, HI (11 grants) and Wailuku, HI (2 grants).
Does Lele Aloha give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on Lele Aloha's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Support" (16 grants).
Who are Lele Aloha's largest grantees?
Lele Aloha's largest 2024 grantees include Waiola Church UCC ($20,000), Grace Baptist Church ($20,000) and Holy Innocentsthe Episcopal Church in Hawaii ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 23% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Lele Aloha?
Lele Aloha reported $404K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $592K.
What does Lele Aloha fund?
Lele Aloha’s stated mission is “to honor Hawaiis rich genealogy for ohana, protecting land, ocean, water resources, and building healthy communities beginning with Lahaina.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lele Aloha?
Lele Aloha has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Lele Aloha's EIN?
Lele Aloha's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-3497619. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 7, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Lele Aloha funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/lele-aloha-morg_03bfb57d2eb84ab7b9efcf3fde5c3e01
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