Nuestro Futuro Inc
Nuestro Futuro Inc is a private foundation based in Ha‘ikū, Maui, Hawai‘i. It supports community building, education, food security, youth programs, and addiction recovery and treatment, and describes its approach as centered on local knowledge, lived experience, and place-based leadership.
Nuestro Futuro Inc at a glance
In short: Nuestro Futuro Inc gave $782K across 26 grants in 2024 (avg $30K), mostly in Hawaii. 46% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $782,429
- +1.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 26
- +13.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $30,093
- -10.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $13,915,839
- -2.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 46% first-time grantees (12 of 26, 2024)
- 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 Nuestro Futuro Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The website invites organizations to complete a grant inquiry form; if an organization is a good fit, the foundation says it will reach out with more information. The 2024 filing states that the foundation does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Review Cycle
- August 14 and November 20, 2026.
- Deadline
- August 14 and November 20, 2026.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 578, Haiku, HI 96708
Phone: (808) 280-2011
Website: https://nfuturofoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Nuestro Futuro Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Grow Some Good ($113K). Together the top 10 received $610K.
Grant Size Distribution
117 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 85 grants of 117 (73%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Hawai‘i. The foundation describes its current work as focused on communities across Maui Nui.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Nuestro Futuro Inc open to new grantees?
46%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 12 of 26 grantees (46%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $24K; repeat grants $35K. How we count
Medians: $14K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 38% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 31% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 152% 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 $599K (2021) to $944K (2020). In 2024 it made 26 grants totaling $782K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grow Some Good Kihei, HI | Education | $112,500 |
| Honolulu Civil Beat Honolulu, HI | Community Building | $100,000 |
| Lahaina Community Land Trust Lahaina, HI | Community Building | $100,000 |
| University of Hawaii Foundation Honolulu, HI | Education | $60,000 |
| Maui Economic Opportunity Kahului, HI | Addiction Recovery/Prevention | $51,758 |
| Hawaiian Islands Land Trust Wailuku, HI | Education | $50,618 |
| Hawaii Animal Rescue Foundation Puunene, HI | Education | $50,000 |
| Pacific Birth Collective Haiku, HI | Community Building | $40,000 |
| Hawaii Food Basket Hilo, HI | Food Security | $25,000 |
| Hana Arts Hana, HI | Education | $20,000 |
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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 | $13,915,839 | $1,297,226 | $1,996,779 | $782,429 | 26 | $1,222,625 | $689,197 | $805,947 |
| 2023 | $14,265,177 | $9,155,302 | $1,464,632 | $774,081 | 23 | $1,601,222 | $694,872 | $392,242 |
| 2022 | $6,122,390 | $217,152 | $1,139,806 | $925,867 | 25 | $1,320,236 | $245,027 | $337,497 |
| 2021 | $9,672,168 | $500,043 | $1,359,384 | $599,400 | 22 | $731,115 | $540,122 | — |
| 2020 | $10,091,792 | $1,518,888 | $1,062,434 | $943,922 | 21 | — | $310,138 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Nuestro Futuro Inc reported a distributable amount of $806K 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
Nuestro Futuro states that it is “building community, funding education, youth programs, and addiction treatment programs.” Its other stated areas of support include food security and addiction recovery.
Examples of 2024 grantees illustrate the range of organizations it supports. Grow Some Good describes its work promoting a local, sustainable food system through school gardens and farm-to-school learning. Honolulu Civil Beat describes its mission as investigative and watchdog journalism to help cultivate an informed public. Pacific Birth Collective says it expands birth and wellness choices through education, support, and advocacy. Hana Arts uses creative arts programs to open young minds and hearts to life’s possibilities.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, Nuestro Futuro reported 26 grants totaling $782,429. Grants ranged from $3,000 to $112,500, with a median of $15,000. The largest awards included $112,500 to Grow Some Good for education; $100,000 each to Honolulu Civil Beat and Lahaina Community Land Trust for community building; and $60,000 to the University of Hawai‘i Foundation for education.
Other 2024 awards included $51,758 to Maui Economic Opportunity for addiction recovery and prevention, $50,618 to Hawaiian Islands Land Trust for education, $40,000 to Pacific Birth Collective for community building, $25,000 to Hawaii Food Basket for food security, and $20,000 each to Hana Arts and Maui United Way. The foundation’s website also lists grantees including Friends of the Children’s Justice Center of Maui, GoFarm Hawai‘i, Hale Kipa, Maui Huliau Foundation, and Nā Moku ‘Aupuni ‘o Ko‘olau Hui.
The foundation says it reviews grant applications quarterly. Its 2024 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Peter Hagedorn as president and director; Miriam Trahan as vice president and treasurer; Abigail Perrin as executive director; Jomarie Tyrell and Maile Davis as directors; and Lehn Huff as secretary. Tina Botielho is also listed as a director.
Nuestro Futuro Inc is led by Abigail Perrin, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 7 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Abigail Perrin
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$39K (2020) → $187K (2024)
Peter Hagedorn
President & Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jomarie Tyrell
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maile Davis
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tina Botielho
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Miriam Trahan
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
$12K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Lehn Huff
Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Joan Conway (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: David Spee (2020–2022) — 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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $187K, to Abigail Perrin (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Nuestro Futuro Inc
How much does Nuestro Futuro Inc give each year?
Nuestro Futuro Inc gave $782K across 26 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $774K across 23 grants.
What is Nuestro Futuro Inc's typical grant size?
Nuestro Futuro Inc's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $30,093, across 26 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Nuestro Futuro Inc that year got $24K on average.
Where does Nuestro Futuro Inc give grants?
Nuestro Futuro Inc 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 (4 grants), Haiku, HI (4 grants), Makawao, HI (4 grants) and Wailuku, HI (3 grants).
Does Nuestro Futuro Inc give general operating support?
Occasionally: 4% of Nuestro Futuro Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 26) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Education" (12 grants), "Community Building" (5 grants) and "Food Security" (4 grants).
Who are Nuestro Futuro Inc's largest grantees?
Nuestro Futuro Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Grow Some Good ($112,500), Honolulu Civil Beat ($100,000) and Lahaina Community Land Trust ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Nuestro Futuro Inc?
Nuestro Futuro Inc reported $13.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $806K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Nuestro Futuro Inc fund?
Nuestro Futuro states that it is “building community, funding education, youth programs, and addiction treatment programs.” Its other stated areas of support include food security and addiction recovery. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Nuestro Futuro Inc?
The website invites organizations to complete a grant inquiry form; if an organization is a good fit, the foundation says it will reach out with more information. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Nuestro Futuro Inc's EIN?
Nuestro Futuro Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-3522771. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Nuestro Futuro 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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