Papa Ku Mana
Papa Ku Mana is a public charity based in Honolulu, Hawaii, formed in 2015. Its stated mission is to support the educational mission of Halau Mana Public Charter School. The organization also serves as fiscal sponsor for Halau Ku Mana under the Kamehameha Schools Hoolako Like Charter School Support Program, supporting the school’s administrative compliance and working on a fund development plan for operating needs and a school reserve.
Papa Ku Mana at a glance
In short: Papa Ku Mana reported $356K in grants paid in 2025 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2025)
- $355,586 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- Total assets
- $34,039
- -17.8% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $359,875
- +118.1% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $100
- Expenses (2025)
- $367,268
- +124.9% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Papa Ku Mana
- Contact
Mailing address: 2101 Makiki Heights Dr, Honolulu, HI 96822
Phone: (808) 230-1749
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Papa Ku Mana funds
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $186K (2020) to $356K (2025). In 2025 it reported $356K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $34,039 | $359,875 | $367,268 | $355,586 | Total only | $100 |
| 2024 | $41,429 | $165,000 | $163,293 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $39,722 | $11,540 | $373,694 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $401,876 | $383,428 | $2,995 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $21,588 | $53,952 | $57,963 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $26,008 | $184,072 | $206,053 | $186,298 | 1 | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Papa Ku Mana states that its mission is to support the educational mission of Halau Mana Public Charter School. Its filing describes fiscal sponsorship and administrative compliance support for Halau Ku Mana, as well as work on a fund development plan addressing annual operational needs and building a school reserve that could support school improvements or growth.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Erin Kahunawai Wright as president and director, Malia Kaiihue as vice-president and director, and Brandon Keoni Bunag as treasurer.
Papa Ku Mana is led by Erin Kahunawai Wright, President & Director on filings since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Erin Kahunawai Wright
President & Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Malia Kaaihue
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brandon Keoni Bunag
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Lady Garrett (2023–2024) — President
- Former: Sabra Della Lucia (2023–2024) — Vice President
- Former: Tori-Lynn Pi'ilani Smith (2023–2024) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Papa Ku Mana
How much does Papa Ku Mana give each year?
Papa Ku Mana reported $356K in grants paid in 2025 on its 2025 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants.
How large is Papa Ku Mana?
Papa Ku Mana reported $34K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $360K.
What does Papa Ku Mana fund?
Papa Ku Mana states that its mission is to support the educational mission of Halau Mana Public Charter School. See mission & focus areas ↑
What is Papa Ku Mana's EIN?
Papa Ku Mana's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2189065. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 4, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 27, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 5, 2021)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 1, 2026)
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