Peter G Drewliner Foundation
The Peter G Drewliner Foundation is a private foundation based in Honolulu, Hawaii. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Hawaii.
Peter G Drewliner Foundation at a glance
In short: Peter G Drewliner Foundation gave $43K across 22 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Hawaii. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $42,600
- +31.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 22
- +83.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,936
- -28.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $903,941
- +1.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 22, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Hawaii (96% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Peter G Drewliner Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 3170 Dept 715, Honolulu, HI 96802-3170
Phone: (808) 694-4399
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Peter G Drewliner Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Honolulu Museum of Art ($25K). Together the top 10 received $39K.
Grant Size Distribution
151 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 151 grants of 151 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in Hawaii. The remaining shares went to recipients in Washington, DC (2%), California (1%), and New York (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Peter G Drewliner Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 22 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. How we count
- 50% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 47% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 89% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $32K (2024) to $80K (2022). In 2025 it made 22 grants totaling $43K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Honolulu Museum of Art Honolulu, HI | Childrens Education Program | $25,000 |
| Hawaii Meals on Wheels Honolulu, HI | General Purposes | $2,500 |
| Claremont McKenna College Claremont, HI | General Purposes | $2,500 |
| River of Life Mission Honolulu, HI | General Purposes | $2,000 |
| Manoa Heritage Center Honolulu, HI | General Purposes | $1,500 |
| National Bonsai Foundation Washington, DC | General Purposes | $1,000 |
| YMCA of Honolulu Honolulu, HI | General Purposes | $1,000 |
| Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii Honolulu, HI | General Purposes | $1,000 |
| Downtown Art Center Honolulu, HI | General Purposes | $1,000 |
| Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Foundation Honolulu, HI | General Support | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $903,941 | $78,484 | $64,207 | $42,600 | 22 | $51,857 | $67,117 | $58,434 |
| 2024 | $889,516 | $149,014 | $49,514 | $32,400 | 12 | $39,404 | $38,173 | $51,916 |
| 2023 | $790,017 | $314,793 | $62,743 | $48,750 | 38 | $48,750 | $5,509 | $44,727 |
| 2022 | $537,963 | $71,247 | $94,027 | $79,902 | 38 | $82,102 | $60,022 | $35,428 |
| 2021 | $560,730 | $62,988 | $67,517 | $55,150 | 41 | — | $56,048 | $36,408 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Peter G Drewliner Foundation reported a distributable amount of $58K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for arts and cultural organizations, community services, and education. For example, the Honolulu Museum of Art describes its mission as creating experiences through the study, preservation, presentation, and creation of art. Hawaii Meals on Wheels says it serves Oahu elders and people with disabilities through meals and personal interaction. Manoa Heritage Center describes its work as promoting understanding of Hawaii’s cultural and natural heritage.
Other 2025 grantees describe work in areas including Japanese American heritage and culture (Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii), creative arts and downtown community-building (Downtown Art Center), and support for the legacy of Duke Kahanamoku (Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Foundation).
Grantmaking
The foundation reported 22 grants totaling $42,600 in 2025. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $25,000, with a median of $500. The largest grant was $25,000 to the Honolulu Museum of Art for its children’s education program. Other grants included $2,500 to Hawaii Meals on Wheels and $2,500 to Claremont McKenna College, both for general purposes; $2,000 to River of Life Mission for general purposes; and $1,500 to Manoa Heritage Center for general purposes. The foundation also gave $1,000 each to the National Bonsai Foundation, YMCA of Honolulu, Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii, Downtown Art Center, and Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Bank of Hawaii and Peter G Drewliner as co-trustees.
Peter G Drewliner Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bank Of Hawaii
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$11K (2021) → $12K (2025)
Peter G. Drewliner
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $12K, to Bank of Hawaii (Co-Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Peter G Drewliner Foundation
How much does Peter G Drewliner Foundation give each year?
Peter G Drewliner Foundation gave $43K across 22 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $32K across 12 grants.
What is Peter G Drewliner Foundation's typical grant size?
Peter G Drewliner Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $1,936, across 22 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Peter G Drewliner Foundation give grants?
Peter G Drewliner Foundation gives mostly in Hawaii: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Honolulu, HI (15 grants).
Does Peter G Drewliner Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 91% of Peter G Drewliner Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (20 of 22) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Peter G Drewliner Foundation's largest grantees?
Peter G Drewliner Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Honolulu Museum of Art ($25,000), Hawaii Meals on Wheels ($2,500) and Claremont McKenna College ($2,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Peter G Drewliner Foundation?
Peter G Drewliner Foundation reported $904K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $52K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $58K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Peter G Drewliner Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for arts and cultural organizations, community services, and education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Peter G Drewliner Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Peter G Drewliner Foundation's EIN?
Peter G Drewliner Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-7705512. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Peter G Drewliner Foundation 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.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 22, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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