NMF Foundation
NMF Foundation is a private foundation based in Honolulu, Hawaii. In its 2024 filing, it reported 19 grants totaling $46,512, all to recipients in Hawaii; the listed grant purposes were charitable-general.
NMF Foundation at a glance
In short: NMF Foundation gave $47K across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Hawaii. 26% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $46,512
- -13.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- +11.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,448
- -22.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $1,162,994
- +12.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 26% first-time grantees (5 of 19, 2024; small sample)
- 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 October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to NMF Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1165 Bethel Street 2Nd Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813
Phone: (808) 539-9777
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who NMF Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Kamp Hawaii ($8K). Together the top 10 received $43K.
Grant Size Distribution
78 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 78 grants of 78 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Hawaii.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is NMF Foundation open to new grantees?
26%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 19 grantees (26%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $572; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $2K repeat.
- 63% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 40% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 90% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $31K (2020) to $53K (2023). In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $47K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kamp Hawaii Kapolei, HI | Charitable - General | $8,000 |
| Public Schools of Hawaii Foundation Honolulu, HI | Charitable - General | $7,504 |
| Hugs Hawaii Honolulu, HI | Charitable - General | $7,150 |
| Hawaii Pacific University Honolulu, HI | Charitable - General | $5,000 |
| Hoakalei Charities Honolulu, HI | Charitiable - General | $5,000 |
| Family Hui Hawaii Honolulu, HI | Charitable - General | $3,880 |
| Sui Wah School Honolulu, HI | Charitable - General | $3,000 |
| Weed & Seed Hawaii EWA Beach, HI | Charitable - General | $1,500 |
| Kahala NUI Senior Living Foundation Honolulu, HI | Charitable - General | $1,000 |
| The Honolulu Japanese Junior Chamber of Commerce Aiea, HI | Charitable - General | $1,000 |
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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 | $1,162,994 | $17,988 | $49,595 | $46,512 | 19 | $49,392 | $17,988 | $54,906 |
| 2023 | $1,038,797 | $16,946 | $57,351 | $53,432 | 17 | $56,155 | $16,946 | $49,448 |
| 2022 | $953,085 | $11,717 | $57,476 | $53,228 | 20 | $55,689 | $11,717 | $50,310 |
| 2021 | $1,124,097 | $-44,456 | $36,235 | $33,300 | 12 | $35,394 | $17,482 | $52,075 |
| 2020 | $909,256 | $20,686 | $32,806 | $30,974 | 10 | — | $20,686 | $40,526 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, NMF Foundation reported a distributable amount of $55K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations whose stated missions include public education, higher education, family support, Chinese language and culture education, community safety and restoration, senior living, and Parkinson’s support. These are grantees’ stated missions, not stated priorities of the foundation.
For example, the Public Schools of Hawaii Foundation says it works to strengthen public education by supporting innovative school-level ideas and programs benefiting students. Hawaii Pacific University describes itself as an international learning community in Hawaii, offering liberal arts-based undergraduate and graduate programs. Family Hui Hawaii says it supports and empowers families raising children, while Sui Wah School says it teaches Chinese language and culture and provides educational and recreational activities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 19 grants totaling $46,512. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $8,000, with a median of $1,000. Among the largest grants were $8,000 to Kamp Hawaii, $7,504 to the Public Schools of Hawaii Foundation, $7,150 to HUGS Hawaii, $5,000 to Hawaii Pacific University, and $5,000 to Hoakalei Charities. Each was listed for charitable-general purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Franklin Tokioka Sr as president, Franklin Tokioka II as vice president, and Dass Ramadass as treasurer/secretary.
NMF Foundation is led by Franklin Tokioka Sr., President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Franklin Tokioka Sr.
President
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dass Ramadass
Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Franklin Tokioka II
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 NMF Foundation
How much does NMF Foundation give each year?
NMF Foundation gave $47K across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $53K across 17 grants.
What is NMF Foundation's typical grant size?
NMF Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,448, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from NMF Foundation that year got $572 on average.
Where does NMF Foundation give grants?
NMF Foundation 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 (12 grants) and Waipahu, HI (2 grants).
Does NMF Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of NMF Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (19 of 19) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are NMF Foundation's largest grantees?
NMF Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Kamp Hawaii ($8,000), Public Schools of Hawaii Foundation ($7,504) and Hugs Hawaii ($7,150), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is NMF Foundation?
NMF Foundation reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $49K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $55K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does NMF Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations whose stated missions include public education, higher education, family support, Chinese language and culture education, community safety and restoration, senior living, and Parkinson’s support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from NMF Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is NMF Foundation's EIN?
NMF Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3756310. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does NMF Foundation 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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