Ohana O Kohanaike Cultural Foundation
Ohana O Kohanaike Cultural Foundation is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Kamuela, HI. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $70K in total assets.
Ohana O Kohanaike Cultural Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $69,908
- -23.3% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $60,000
- +72.4% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $81,292
- -30.6% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-EZ, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-EZ, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Ohana O Kohanaike Cultural Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 6 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How Ohana O Kohanaike Cultural Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $45K (2023) to $115K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $115K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hana Cultural Center Hana, HI | Rethatching; Cleaning; Remodel/Copper Ridge Flashing | $61,230 |
| Kohanaiki Native Plant Garden & Cultural Learning Center and Malama O'Oma Kailua Kona, HI | Maintenance and Restoration; Supplies; Education; Oversight Costs | $54,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $69,908 | $60,000 | $81,292 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | $91,200 | $34,800 | $117,109 | $115,230 | 2 | $115,230 | $6,412 |
| 2023 | $173,509 | $100,700 | $45,574 | $45,150 | 4 | $45,150 | $8,578 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ohana O Kohanaike Cultural Foundation is led by Joseph Root, President & Director on every filing since 2023; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Joseph Root
President & Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Allison Aganus
Secretary, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Reggie Lee
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 Ohana O Kohanaike Cultural Foundation
How large is Ohana O Kohanaike Cultural Foundation?
Ohana O Kohanaike Cultural Foundation reported $70K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-EZ. Its revenue that year was $60K.
What is Ohana O Kohanaike Cultural Foundation?
Ohana O Kohanaike Cultural Foundation is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Kamuela, HI. It holds $70K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Ohana O Kohanaike Cultural Foundation operate?
Ohana O Kohanaike Cultural Foundation has awarded grants in Hawaii.
What is Ohana O Kohanaike Cultural Foundation's EIN?
Ohana O Kohanaike Cultural Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-0995558. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 1, 2025)
- Added Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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