Locations Foundation
Locations Foundation is a private foundation based in Honolulu, Hawaii. Launched in 1988, it provides assistance to local nonprofits and schools supporting families and children in need across Oahu. Its activities include charitable donations, community service, and school-focused projects.
Locations Foundation at a glance
In short: Locations Foundation gave $191K across 36 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Hawaii. 14% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $191,459
- -15.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 36
- -25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,318
- +13.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,060,822
- -2.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (5 of 36, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Hawaii (96% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Locations Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing lists the Foundation Board of Trustees as the contact, says no application form or materials are specified at present, and states that giving is not restricted to preselected organizations. It lists qualifying charitable work in education, literacy, religious or scientific programs under IRC Section 501(c)(3).
- Review Cycle
- None at present, according to the 2024 filing.
- Deadline
- None at present, according to the 2024 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Foundation Board Of Trustees
Mailing address: 614 Kapahulu Avenue 3Rd Floor, Honolulu, HI 96815
Phone: (808) 735-4200
Website: https://locationshawaii.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Locations Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Other Donations (Less Than 1000) ($16K). Together the top 10 received $109K.
Grant Size Distribution
187 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 186 grants of 187 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant distribution was reported as 96% of grant dollars to Hawaii recipients, 3% to Iowa, and 2% to California. The foundation’s website describes its work with local nonprofits and schools on Oahu.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 36 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Locations Foundation open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 36 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 78% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 118% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 418% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $88K (2021) to $245K (2020). In 2024 it made 36 grants totaling $191K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Other Donations (Less Than 1000) Honolulu, HI | Charitable | $15,847 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Honolulu, HI | Charitable | $14,929 |
| Family Programs Hawaii Honolulu, HI | Charitable | $12,108 |
| Kids Hurt Too Hawaii Honolulu, HI | Charitable | $11,994 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Hawaii Honolulu, HI | Charitable | $11,083 |
| Aloha United Way Honolulu, HI | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Hawaii 3R'S Honolulu, HI | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Hawaiian Hope Org Honolulu, HI | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Swish Honolulu Honolulu, HI | Charitable | $6,832 |
| Special Olympics Hawaii EWA Beach, HI | To Support Special Needs Children. | $6,127 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Filing type: Form 990-PF (a private foundation). EIN: 99-0267351.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,060,822 | $173,848 | $218,313 | $191,459 | 36 | $218,078 | $22,466 | $52,200 |
| 2023 | $1,085,474 | $147,948 | $258,029 | $225,181 | 48 | $254,857 | $16,876 | $54,364 |
| 2022 | $1,164,637 | $235,522 | $268,269 | $233,273 | 45 | $257,857 | — | $62,033 |
| 2021 | $1,314,706 | $274,198 | $104,195 | $88,001 | 18 | $98,884 | $10,844 | $60,805 |
| 2020 | $1,134,591 | $113,099 | $304,021 | $244,962 | 40 | — | $8,059 | $83,526 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Locations Foundation reported a distributable amount of $52K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s website describes its work as helping local nonprofits and schools that support families and children in need. It also lists charities it works with, including organizations serving children and families, providing after-school programs, and supporting people with disabilities.
The grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of organizations supported. Family Programs Hawaii says its mission is to strengthen youth and families through prevention, support, and transition services. Kids Hurt Too Hawaii describes its work as bringing together grieving children, teens, and parents in safe, healing ways. Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii says it provides a safe place for young people, mentoring, character development, and life skills. Other 2024 grantees describe work in areas including technology education and training, community health and education, public-school resources, and sports opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 36 grants totaling $191,459. Individual grants ranged from $1,000 to $15,847, with a median of $5,000. Most grant dollars went to Hawaii recipients. The largest listed grants included $15,847 in “other donations (less than 1000),” $14,929 to Big Brothers Big Sisters, $12,108 to Family Programs Hawaii, and $11,994 to Kids Hurt Too Hawaii. Other notable awards were $11,083 to Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii, $10,000 each to Aloha United Way, Hawaii 3R’s, and Hawaiian Hope Org, and $6,127 to Special Olympics Hawaii.
The foundation’s website also describes school-focused Legacy Project grants, including past projects at Oahu schools. An archived 2013 announcement invited schools to apply for a grant of up to $25,000; that application deadline has passed.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Kristin Mukai as president, Jodee Farm as vice president, Tracey Okuhara as secretary, and Scott Choi as treasurer. Directors listed are Chad Takesue, Jay Miller, Judy Kumano, Megumi Nekotani, Taizo Braden, Anina Quaranto, Cannie Chum, and Cari Tanabe.
Locations Foundation is led by Kristin Mukai, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 17 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kristin Mukai
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anina Quaranto
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chad Takesue
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jay Miller
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judy Kumano
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Megumi Nekotani
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Chan
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cannie Chum
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cari Tanabe
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cory Tsuda
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan Padua
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Devin Minardi
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Priscilla Walthouse
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Taizo Braden
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jodee Farm
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tracey Okuhara
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Choi
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (16)
- Former: Corinda Wong (2020–2022) — Former Director
- Former: Dolores Bediones (2020–2022) — Former Director
- Former: Shannon Smith (2020–2022) — Former Director
- Former: Sherrie Kuroda (2020–2022) — Former Director
- Former: Arnold Ku (2021–2022) — Former Treasurer
- Former: Travis McGaughy (2022) — Former Director
- Former: Jodie Tamaye (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Kathy Cole (2020–2021) — Former Director
- Former: April Luga (2020) — Former Director
- Former: Ashley Lee (2020) — Former Secretary
- Former: Brian Stewart (2020) — Former Treasurer
- Former: Elizabeth La Riva (2020) — Former Director
- Former: Ian Bigelow (2020) — Former Director
- Former: Kai Brown (2020) — Former Director
- Former: Michael Marks (2020) — Former Director
- Former: Wade Uehara (2020) — Former Director
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.
Frequently asked questions about Locations Foundation
How much does Locations Foundation give each year?
Locations Foundation gave $191K across 36 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $225K across 48 grants.
What is Locations Foundation's typical grant size?
Locations Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,318, across 36 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Locations Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Locations Foundation give grants?
Locations Foundation gives mostly in Hawaii: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Honolulu, HI (29 grants) and EWA Beach, HI (2 grants).
Does Locations Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 36 grants with a stated purpose on Locations Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (31 grants).
Who are Locations Foundation's largest grantees?
Locations Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Other Donations (Less Than 1000) ($15,847), Big Brothers Big Sisters ($14,929) and Family Programs Hawaii ($12,108), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 22% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Locations Foundation?
Locations Foundation reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $218K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $52K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Locations Foundation fund?
The foundation’s website describes its work as helping local nonprofits and schools that support families and children in need. It also lists charities it works with, including organizations serving children and families, providing after-school programs, and supporting people with disabilities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Locations Foundation?
The 2024 filing lists the Foundation Board of Trustees as the contact, says no application form or materials are specified at present, and states that giving is not restricted to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Locations Foundation's EIN?
Locations Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-0267351. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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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Grantable. (2026). Locations Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/locations-foundation-morg_a1793c683f24495393bf98d05d2abdd3
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