Nadao & Mieko Yoshinaga Foundation
Nadao & Mieko Yoshinaga Foundation is a private foundation, based in Honolulu, HI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 2 grants totaling $458K. Net investment income was $178.
Nadao & Mieko Yoshinaga Foundation at a glance
In short: Nadao & Mieko Yoshinaga Foundation gave $458K across 2 grants in 2022 (avg $229K), mostly in Hawaii. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $457,838
- +215.0% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 2
- -33.3% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $228,919
- +372.4% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $228,919
- Primary geography
- Hawaii (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Nadao & Mieko Yoshinaga Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Hawaii Community Foundation ($458K across 2 grants).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 6 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Nadao & Mieko Yoshinaga Foundation gives
- In 2022 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 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2020) to $458K (2022). In 2022 it made 2 grants totaling $458K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii Community Foundation Honolulu, HI | General Grant | $392,840 |
| Hawaii Community Foundation Honolulu, HI | General Grant - Terminating Distribution | $64,998 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $3,820 | $465,621 | $457,838 | 2 | $581,073 | $178 | $3,584 |
| 2021 | $461,801 | $60,783 | $166,058 | $145,364 | 3 | $297,164 | $51,204 | $40,186 |
| 2020 | $567,076 | $30,781 | $43,307 | $40,000 | 1 | — | $25,949 | $36,222 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Nadao & Mieko Yoshinaga Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Nadao & Mieko Yoshinaga Foundation is led by Monica Haboush, Director, President, Treasurer & Secretary on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Monica Haboush
Director, President, Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alvin Yoshinaga
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leslie Yoshinaga
Director, Assistant Treasurer & Assistant
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Yoshinaga
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Yoshinaga-Ward
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Nadao & Mieko Yoshinaga Foundation
How much does Nadao & Mieko Yoshinaga Foundation give each year?
Nadao & Mieko Yoshinaga Foundation gave $458K across 2 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $145K across 3 grants.
Where does Nadao & Mieko Yoshinaga Foundation operate?
Nadao & Mieko Yoshinaga Foundation has awarded grants in Hawaii.
How much is Nadao & Mieko Yoshinaga Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, Nadao & Mieko Yoshinaga Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Nadao & Mieko Yoshinaga Foundation's EIN?
Nadao & Mieko Yoshinaga Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-0286389. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
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 2020–2022
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