Mamoru & Aiko Takitani Foundation Inc
The Mamoru & Aiko Takitani Foundation Inc. is a private foundation based in Honolulu, Hawaii. It supports Hawaii students’ educational and career goals through scholarships and educational initiatives, and makes community grants to nonprofit organizations supporting youth education.
Mamoru & Aiko Takitani Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Mamoru & Aiko Takitani Foundation Inc gave $1.6M across 164 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Hawaii. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,581,080
- +0.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 164
- -0.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,641
- +1.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $31,314,810
- +2.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Hawaii (82% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Mamoru & Aiko Takitani Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that contributions are made only to preselected charitable organizations. For its scholarship program, eligible high schools nominate students; applicants should consult the foundation’s scholarship information for requirements and materials. Scholarship funds are for educational expenses as determined by the student’s college or university financial aid officer.
- Review Cycle
- The filing states that the online scholarship application deadline is in February.
- Deadline
- The filing states that the online scholarship application deadline is in February.
- Contact
Application contact: Mamoru And Aiko Takitani Foundation
Mailing address: PO Box 10687, Honolulu, HI 96816-0687
Phone: (808) 228-0209
Email: info@takitanifoundation.org
Website: https://takitanifoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Mamoru & Aiko Takitani Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Hawai'i Foundation ($450K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $960K.
Organizations only. It also paid 143 individual scholarships ($504,580), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
829 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 785 grants of 829 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 82% of grant dollars went to recipients in Hawaii, 5% to California, 4% to Oregon, and 1% each to Massachusetts and Washington.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 164 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Mamoru & Aiko Takitani Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+15%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 113% of 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.4M (2021) to $1.6M (2024). In 2024 it made 164 grants totaling $1.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Hawai'i Foundation Honolulu, HI | Pledge grant #6 of 7 re: kcc culinary institute of the pacific | $350,000 |
| Iolani School Honolulu, HI | 2024 Grant Award to Support Ka'i Program | $100,000 |
| University of Hawai'i Foundation Honolulu, HI | Q2 grant award #1 of 2 re mamoru takitani agriculture innovation fund | $100,000 |
| Chaminade University Honolulu, HI | Grant: Scholarship Program | $75,000 |
| 29 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $217,080 |
| Adventist Health Castle Kailua, HI | Grant: Surgical Technician Trainee Program | $50,000 |
| Lahaina Hongwanji Mission Wailuku, HI | Gift IMO Mamoru & Aiko Takitani | $50,000 |
| Pacific Buddhist Academy Honolulu, HI | Grant IMO Aiko Takitani: Fin Aid Scholarships 2024-2025 | $50,000 |
| University of Hawaii Foundation Honolulu, HI | Grant #2 of 3 Re Rise Housing Scholarships | $50,000 |
| YMCA of Honolulu Honolulu, HI | Grant: College Camp Program | $50,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $31,314,810 | $2,952,423 | $2,104,117 | $1,581,080 | 164 | $1,823,466 | $2,657,112 | $1,616,365 |
| 2023 | $30,635,730 | $1,503,775 | $2,089,844 | $1,571,131 | 165 | $1,782,009 | $1,262,110 | $1,564,257 |
| 2022 | $31,447,405 | $1,991,626 | $1,995,993 | $1,471,000 | 171 | $1,673,662 | $1,114,371 | $1,625,572 |
| 2021 | $32,122,926 | $3,561,318 | $1,977,244 | $1,372,009 | 159 | $1,603,032 | $3,255,758 | $1,699,574 |
| 2020 | $30,529,852 | $1,785,783 | $2,146,991 | $1,534,710 | 170 | — | $1,471,189 | $1,542,950 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mamoru & Aiko Takitani Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.6M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation describes its mission as helping Hawaii students achieve their educational and career goals through scholarships and support for innovative educational initiatives. Its community grants support nonprofit organizations’ youth programs and educational initiatives.
Examples of supported organizations illustrate the range of grantees. The University of Hawaii Foundation says it raises and manages philanthropic support to benefit the University of Hawaii, the people of Hawaii, and future generations. Pacific Buddhist Academy describes its work as operating a high school with an academically challenging curriculum rooted in Buddhist values. Hawaii Workforce Pipeline says it helps students explore careers through activities such as internships, job shadowing, and apprenticeships.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 164 grants totaling $1,581,080. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $350,000, with a median of $3,000. The foundation’s community-grant page says grants support nonprofit organizations’ educational programs for youth and are made by invitation only.
Among the largest reported 2024 grants were $350,000 to the University of Hawai‘i Foundation for the Culinary Institute of the Pacific at Kapiolani Community College; $100,000 to ‘Iolani School for its KA‘I program; $100,000 to the University of Hawai‘i Foundation for the Mamoru Takitani Agriculture Innovation Fund; and $75,000 each to Chaminade University for its scholarship program and an individual recipient & School for tuition support for Sacred Hearts students. Other awards included $50,000 to Adventist Health Castle for a surgical technician trainee program and $45,000 to the Pacific and Asian Affairs Council for study-tour scholarships and after-school global studies classes.
The foundation also operates a student scholarship program. Its website says qualifying high schools select graduating seniors for scholarships, with selected finalists eligible for additional awards and renewal support. The filing states that eligible high schools nominate students who meet requirements for financial need and academic excellence.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Michael W. Perry as chairman and director; Dr. C. Scott Wo as vice chairman, treasurer, and director; Janice Luke Loo as president and director; Karen Uno as vice president and director; and Stuart Ho as vice president, secretary, and director.
Mamoru & Aiko Takitani Foundation Inc is led by Janice Luke Loo, President & Director since 2022 (on filings since 2020); all 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Janice Luke Loo
President & Director
President → President & Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
$11K (2022) → $12K (2024)
Michael W. Perry
Chairman & Director
Chair → Chairman & Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
$11K (2022) → $12K (2024)
C. Scott Wo
Vice Chairman, Treasurer & Director
Vice Chair & Treasurer → Vice Chairman, Treasurer & Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$11K (2022) → $12K (2024)
Karen Uno
Vice President & Director
Vice President → Vice President & Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$11K (2022) → $12K (2024)
Stuart Ho
Vice President, Secretary & Director
Vice President & Secretary → Vice President, Secretary & Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$11K (2022) → $12K (2024)
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 $12K, to Michael W Perry (Chairman & Director). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Mamoru & Aiko Takitani Foundation Inc
How much does Mamoru & Aiko Takitani Foundation Inc give each year?
Mamoru & Aiko Takitani Foundation Inc gave $1.6M across 164 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.6M across 165 grants.
What is Mamoru & Aiko Takitani Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Mamoru & Aiko Takitani Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $9,641, across 164 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Mamoru & Aiko Takitani Foundation Inc give grants?
Mamoru & Aiko Takitani Foundation Inc gives mostly in Hawaii: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Honolulu, HI (17 grants) and Kailua, HI (3 grants).
Does Mamoru & Aiko Takitani Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Occasionally: 2% of Mamoru & Aiko Takitani Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 164) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (140 grants).
Who are Mamoru & Aiko Takitani Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Mamoru & Aiko Takitani Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include University of Hawai'i Foundation ($450,000 across 2 grants), Iolani School ($100,000) and Chaminade University ($75,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 143 individual scholarships ($504,580), which are not listed by name. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Mamoru & Aiko Takitani Foundation Inc?
Mamoru & Aiko Takitani Foundation Inc reported $31.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.6M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Mamoru & Aiko Takitani Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation describes its mission as helping Hawaii students achieve their educational and career goals through scholarships and support for innovative educational initiatives. Its community grants support nonprofit organizations’ youth programs and educational initiatives. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Mamoru & Aiko Takitani Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that contributions are made only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Mamoru & Aiko Takitani Foundation Inc's EIN?
Mamoru & Aiko Takitani Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0212114. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Mamoru & Aiko Takitani Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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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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