Oceanit Research Foundation
Oceanit Research Foundation is a private foundation focused on Science & Technology, based in Honolulu, HI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $130K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $5K.
Oceanit Research Foundation at a glance
In short: Oceanit Research Foundation gave $5K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Hawaii. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $5,000
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $130,100
- -33.4% vs 2023
- 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 September 2026.
Who Oceanit Research Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Hawaii State Science Olympiad ($5K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2024) to $7K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii State Science Olympiad Aiea, HI | Education | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $130,100 | $140,000 | $205,389 | $5,000 | 1 | $205,389 |
| 2023 | $195,490 | $64,954 | $5,085 | — | — | $5,085 |
| 2022 | $135,621 | $454,725 | $406,076 | $6,500 | 2 | $406,076 |
| 2021 | $135,318 | $28,628 | $33,107 | — | — | $33,107 |
| 2020 | $139,797 | $200,000 | $72,568 | — | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Oceanit Research Foundation is led by Caroll Takahashi, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Caroll Takahashi
President
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jan Sullivan
Vice President
On filings since 2022
5 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 Oceanit Research Foundation
How much does Oceanit Research Foundation give each year?
Oceanit Research Foundation gave $5K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Oceanit Research Foundation?
Oceanit Research Foundation reported $130K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $140K.
What is Oceanit Research Foundation?
Oceanit Research Foundation is a private foundation focused on Science & Technology, based in Honolulu, HI. It holds $130K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Oceanit Research Foundation operate?
Oceanit Research Foundation has awarded grants in Hawaii.
What is Oceanit Research Foundation's EIN?
Oceanit Research Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-0319776. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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