Partners in Development Foundation
To provide charitable, educational, literary and scientific services for families and communities using timeless native hawaiian values and traditions.
Partners in Development Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $15,817,148
- +69.3% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $23,099,816
- +18.8% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $146,002
- +35.6% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $21,293,029
- +10.5% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Partners in Development Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 3 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $61K (2023) to $261K (2021). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $61K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| We Are Oceania Honolulu, HI | Prior Years' Donations to WAO Program | $60,643 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $15,817,148 | $23,099,816 | $21,293,029 | — | — | $146,002 |
| 2023 | $9,341,897 | $19,446,000 | $19,266,101 | $60,643 | 1 | $107,678 |
| 2022 | $8,727,936 | $19,361,639 | $19,132,168 | — | — | $6,760 |
| 2021 | $6,037,007 | $19,233,237 | $18,991,473 | $261,300 | 2 | $40,055 |
| 2020 | $6,126,304 | $21,182,823 | $20,461,015 | — | — | $-5,267 |
About Partners in Development Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Partners in Development Foundation is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Honolulu, HI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $15.8M in total assets. Net investment income was $146K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Partners in Development Foundation is led by Shawn Kana'iaupuni, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; 7 of 15 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Shawn Kana'iaupuni
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
48 hrs/week
$120K (2020) → $211K (2024)
Cindy Quach
Hr Director
New on the 2024 filing
48 hrs/week
$111K (2024)
Diane Paloma
Director & Secretary
Director → Director & Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kimo Todd
Director & Vice Chair
Director → Director & Vice Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kyle Jk Chock
Director
Director → Director & Chair, 2021
Director & Chair → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael J. Chun
Director
Chairman → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elwin P. Ahu
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kawena Sms Beaupre
Director & Vice Chair
Director → Director & Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Wh Seu
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Summer H. Kaiawe
Director & Treasurer
Director → Director & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Dang
Vice President of Administration
Vice President of Administrator & Secretary → Vice President of Administration, 2021
On filings since 2020
48 hrs/week
$142K (2020) → $166K (2024)
Stephanie Nishimura
Former CFO
CFO & Treasurer → CFO, 2021
CFO → Former CFO, 2024
On filings since 2020
48 hrs/week
$143K (2020) → $117K (2024)
Randolph Batoon
It Manager
New on the 2024 filing
48 hrs/week
$106K (2024)
Summer Uwono
CFO
New on the 2024 filing
48 hrs/week
$49K (2024)
Terry Nakamura
Vice President of Operations & Ttm Pm
New on the 2024 filing
48 hrs/week
$120K (2024)
Former officers (6)
- Former: Alison Masutani (2020–2023) — Former Vice President of Operations & Ttm Pm
- Former: James V. Gomez (2020–2023) — Former Director & Treasurer
- Former: Kaulana Park (2020–2021) — Former Director
- Former: Trish Morikawa (2020–2021) — Former Director
- Former: Jan E. Hanohano Dill (2020) — Former President & CEO
- Former: William Kaina (2020) — 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 $211K, to Shawn Kana'iaupuni (President/CEO). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Partners in Development Foundation
How large is Partners in Development Foundation?
Partners in Development Foundation reported $15.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $23.1M.
What is Partners in Development Foundation?
Partners in Development Foundation is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Honolulu, HI. It holds $15.8M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Partners in Development Foundation operate?
Partners in Development Foundation has awarded grants in Hawaii.
What is Partners in Development Foundation's EIN?
Partners in Development Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3271325. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 12, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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