Pikake Foundation Inc
Pikake Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in San Francisco, California. In filing year 2024, it reported 35 grants totaling $1,561,549 to organizations in several states, including a large grant to Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund and grants to arts, cultural, civic, and other organizations.
Pikake Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Pikake Foundation Inc gave $1.6M across 35 grants in 2024 (avg $45K), mostly in Massachusetts. 23% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,561,549
- +1281.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 35
- +16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $44,616
- +1084.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $239,191
- -85.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (8 of 35, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (90% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Pikake Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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Applicants must submit written information about their organization and purpose for the foundation to review. The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations and lists no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Valerie Bh Yee
Mailing address: 999 Wilder Avenue Apt 1205, Honolulu, HI 96822
Phone: (808) 792-8210
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Pikake Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund ($1.4M). Together the top 10 received $1.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
140 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 139 grants of 140 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 90% of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts, 6% to Hawaii, 2% to California, 1% to Washington, DC, and 1% to New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 35 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Pikake Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 35 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $179K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 74% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 1346% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $108K (2021) to $1.6M (2024). In 2024 it made 35 grants totaling $1.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund Boston, MA | General Purpose / Fund Operations | $1,407,049 |
| Hawaii Public Radio Honolulu, HI | General Purpose / Fund Operations | $35,000 |
| American Conservatory Theater San Francisco, CA | General Purpose / Fund Operations | $30,000 |
| Community Church of Honolulu Honolulu, HI | General Purpose / Fund Operations | $7,500 |
| Hawaii Opera Theater Honolulu, HI | General Purpose / Fund Operations | $5,000 |
| Hawaii Symphony Orchestra Honolulu, HI | General Purpose / Fund Operations | $5,000 |
| Honolulu Museum of Art Honolulu, HI | General Purpose / Fund Operations | $5,000 |
| Institute for Human Services Honolulu, HI | General Purpose / Fund Operations | $5,000 |
| Punahou School Honolulu, HI | General Purpose / Fund Operations | $5,000 |
| League of Women Voters Education Fund Washington, DC | General Purpose / Fund Operations | $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 | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $239,191 | $203,051 | $1,601,891 | $1,561,549 | 35 | $1,561,549 | $167,979 | $153,138 |
| 2023 | $1,640,265 | $185,052 | $153,098 | $113,000 | 30 | $113,000 | $181,104 | $134,143 |
| 2022 | $1,606,077 | $249,674 | $197,374 | $156,500 | 29 | $158,463 | $218,708 | $137,230 |
| 2021 | $1,553,777 | $379,129 | $146,479 | $108,000 | 24 | $109,963 | $327,731 | $166,312 |
| 2020 | $1,321,127 | $95,606 | $144,780 | $110,205 | 22 | — | $69,050 | $125,958 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Pikake Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $153K for 2024 — 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 is provided. The 2024 grant list includes organizations whose stated missions span different activities. For example, Hawaii Public Radio says it serves Hawaii through news, music and the arts, and community conversations; Hawaii Symphony Orchestra says it presents music performances and works to educate audiences and enhance cultural life; and Honolulu Museum of Art says it creates experiences through the study, preservation, presentation, and creation of art. Other recipients include voter education and civic engagement organizations, a civil liberties organization, and the Access Fund, whose stated mission concerns sustainable access to and conservation of the climbing environment.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 35 grants totaling $1,561,549. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $1,407,049, with a median grant of $2,000. The largest grant was $1,407,049 to Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund for general purpose/fund operations. Other notable grants included $35,000 to Hawaii Public Radio and $30,000 to American Conservatory Theater, both for general purpose/fund operations. Hawaii Symphony Orchestra, Honolulu Museum of Art, Common Cause Education Fund, and several other listed recipients received $5,000 each for general purpose/fund operations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Valerie BH Yee as president/secretary, Nola HH Yee as vice-president, and Stephanie Hee as treasurer.
Pikake Foundation Inc is led by Valerie B. H. Yee, President & Secretary on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Valerie B. H. Yee
President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nola H. H. Yee
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Hee
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 Pikake Foundation Inc
How much does Pikake Foundation Inc give each year?
Pikake Foundation Inc gave $1.6M across 35 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $113K across 30 grants.
What is Pikake Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Pikake Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $44,616, across 35 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Pikake Foundation Inc that year got $179K on average.
Where does Pikake Foundation Inc give grants?
Pikake Foundation Inc gives mostly in Massachusetts: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Hawaii (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Honolulu, HI (24 grants), San Francisco, CA (2 grants), Washington, DC (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Pikake Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Pikake Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (35 of 35) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Pikake Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Pikake Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund ($1,407,049), Hawaii Public Radio ($35,000) and American Conservatory Theater ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 94% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Pikake Foundation Inc?
Pikake Foundation Inc reported $239K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $153K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Pikake Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grant list includes organizations whose stated missions span different activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Pikake Foundation Inc?
Applicants must submit written information about their organization and purpose for the foundation to review. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Pikake Foundation Inc's EIN?
Pikake Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3257071. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Pikake Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/pikake-foundation-inc-morg_60471b42f04548c786783a44f96378b3
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