Liliuokalani Trust
Liliuokalani Trust is a private foundation, based in Honolulu, HI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $934.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $50K. Net investment income was $149.9M.
Liliuokalani Trust at a glance
In short: Liliuokalani Trust gave $50K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in Hawaii. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $49,711
- -34.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- -30.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,102
- -7.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $934,888,511
- +17.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Hawaii (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Liliuokalani Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Hawaii State Archives ($25K). Together the top 7 received $50K.
Grant Size Distribution
49 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 48 grants of 49 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Liliuokalani Trust gives
- Giving fell 73% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $28K (2022) to $182K (2021). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii State Archives Honolulu, HI | Support Hawaii state archives purchase of rare photograph negatives with significant historical value. | $25,000 |
| Hale Kipa EWA Beach, HI | Donation to Support Annual Fundraising Event. | $5,000 |
| Family Promise of Hawaii Honolulu, HI | Donation to Support Annual Fundraising Dinner. | $5,000 |
| Hawaii Speed and Quickness Honolulu, HI | Donation to Support Annual Local Athlete Event. | $5,000 |
| Adult Friends for Youth Honolulu, HI | Sponsor grantee's annual fundraiser to raise supplemental funds to provide services for at-risk youth | $3,500 |
| Washington Place Foundation Honolulu, HI | Donation to Support Annual Fundraising Dinner. | $3,500 |
| Lahainaluna High School Lahaina, HI | Donation to support native hawaiian programming at lahainaluna high school. | $2,711 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $934,888,511 | $141,922,459 | $52,459,809 | $49,711 | 7 | $58,710,452 | $149,858,040 |
| 2023 | $794,682,240 | $40,263,819 | $45,878,957 | $76,350 | 10 | $60,611,427 | $51,395,238 |
| 2022 | $729,962,948 | $41,966,244 | $45,640,437 | $28,000 | 9 | $54,697,458 | $35,765,655 |
| 2021 | $828,579,677 | $45,937,660 | $41,173,435 | $181,500 | 11 | $58,290,603 | $57,269,347 |
| 2020 | $725,666,899 | $48,100,103 | $62,118,017 | $117,150 | 12 | — | $43,291,047 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Liliuokalani Trust is led by Dawn Harflinger, Former President & CEO since 2024 (on filings since 2020); all 8 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dawn Harflinger
Former President & CEO
Executive Vice President & COO → President & CEO, 2022
President & CEO → Former President & CEO, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$355K (2020) → $1.3M (2024)
Tina Keane
President & CEO
Vice President & CFO → President & CEO, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$280K (2023) → $390K (2024)
Claire L. Asam
Trustee
On filings since 2020
25 hrs/week
$231K (2020) → $201K (2024)
Robert Ozaki
Trustee
President & CEO → Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2020
25 hrs/week
$793K (2020) → $268K (2024)
Mahina E. Hugo
Trustee
On filings since 2023
25 hrs/week
$184K (2023) → $201K (2024)
Alan Arakawa
Former Vice President & Real Estate
Vice President → Former Vice President & Real Estate, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$124K (2020) → $1M (2024)
Chiemi Davis
Vice President & Cpo
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$285K (2023) → $301K (2024)
Menrit Francis
Vice President & CFO
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$258K (2024)
Former officers (6)
- Former: Mercedes Lanza (2020–2023) — Vice President & CAO
- Former: Thomas K. Kaulukukui Jr. (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Juli Torigoe (2020–2022) — Vice President & CFO
- Former: Patrick Ksl Yim (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Leeann Silva (2020) — Vice President
- Former: Michelle Akina (2020) — Vice President & Chief Program
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $1.3M, to Dawn Harflinger (Former President & CEO). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Liliuokalani Trust
How much does Liliuokalani Trust give each year?
Liliuokalani Trust gave $50K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $76K across 10 grants.
What is Liliuokalani Trust's typical grant size?
Liliuokalani Trust's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,102, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Liliuokalani Trust give grants?
Liliuokalani Trust gives mostly in Hawaii: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Honolulu, HI (5 grants).
Does Liliuokalani Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Liliuokalani Trust's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Liliuokalani Trust's largest grantees?
Liliuokalani Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Hawaii State Archives ($25,000), Hale Kipa ($5,000) and Family Promise of Hawaii ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Liliuokalani Trust?
Liliuokalani Trust reported $934.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $141.9M.
What is Liliuokalani Trust's EIN?
Liliuokalani Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-0078890. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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