New Moon Foundation
New Moon Foundation is a private foundation, based in Kailua Kona, HI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 3 grants totaling $30.7M. Net investment income was $92K.
New Moon Foundation at a glance
In short: New Moon Foundation gave $30.7M across 3 grants in 2022 (avg $10.2M), mostly in Hawaii. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $30,698,680
- +21218.5% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 3
- +200.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $10,232,893
- +7006.2% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $2,715,935
- Primary geography
- Hawaii (92% 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 New Moon Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was HCF Land Holding LLC Co Hawaii Community Foundation ($25.6M). Together the top 3 received $30.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 2 grants of 5 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How New Moon 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 $3K (2020) to $30.7M (2022). In 2022 it made 3 grants totaling $30.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| HCF Land Holding LLC Co Hawaii Community Foundation Honolulu, HI | Charitable Activities | $25,648,253 |
| Kohala Institute Kapaau, HI | Forgiveness of Note Receivable | $2,715,935 |
| Vanguard Charitable Warwick, RI | Charitable Activities | $2,334,492 |
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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 | — | $93,015 | $31,130,044 | $30,698,680 | 3 | $30,796,804 | $91,820 | $105,762 |
| 2021 | $31,037,029 | $80,807 | $684,735 | $144,000 | 1 | $175,147 | $80,387 | $135,818 |
| 2020 | $31,640,957 | $73,243 | $530,111 | $3,003 | 1 | — | $72,823 | $164,805 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, New Moon Foundation reported a distributable amount of $106K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
New Moon Foundation is led by Thuy N. Fujimoto, President & Secretary on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Thuy N. Fujimoto
President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bennett Dorrance Jr.
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael K. Fujimoto
Vice President
On filings since 2020
10 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 New Moon Foundation
How much does New Moon Foundation give each year?
New Moon Foundation gave $30.7M across 3 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $144K across 1 grant.
What is New Moon Foundation's typical grant size?
New Moon Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $2,715,935, and its average grant was $10,232,893, across 3 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does New Moon Foundation give grants?
New Moon Foundation gives mostly in Hawaii: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Rhode Island (8%).
Does New Moon Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on New Moon Foundation's 2022 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How much is New Moon Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, New Moon Foundation reported a distributable amount of $106K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is New Moon Foundation's EIN?
New Moon Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-0347466. 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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