Pohai Nani Foundation
Provide funds for the health and well being of the aging population in Hawaii.
Pohai Nani Foundation at a glance
In short: Pohai Nani Foundation gave $317K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $158K), mostly in Hawaii. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $316,848
- +487.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $158,424
- +193.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $158,424
- Total assets
- $4,961,691
- -2.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Hawaii (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Pohai Nani Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Evangelical Lutheran Good ($215K). Together the top 2 received $317K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 2 grants of 5 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2020) to $317K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $317K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Evangelical Lutheran Good Kaneohe, HI | Indiv W/ Fin Need | $214,820 |
| Pacific Health Ministry Honolulu, HI | Indiv W/ Fin Need | $102,028 |
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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 | $4,961,691 | $249,337 | $388,084 | $316,848 | 2 | $205,153 |
| 2023 | $5,092,676 | $200,205 | $109,918 | $53,982 | 1 | $138,190 |
| 2022 | $5,002,389 | $290,752 | $207,466 | $90,593 | 1 | $233,274 |
| 2021 | $4,919,103 | $320,677 | $50,180 | — | — | $281,561 |
| 2020 | $4,648,606 | $581,878 | $89,995 | $5,341 | 1 | $548,687 |
About Pohai Nani Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Pohai Nani Foundation is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Kailua, HI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $317K. Net investment income was $205K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Pohai Nani Foundation is led by Herbert Lee, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Herbert Lee
President
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Johnny Chankhamany
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathryn Zurcher
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Neal Gota
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Camero
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jerry Allen
Trustee Emeritus
Trustee → Trustee Emeritus, 2021
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Moody
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Larry Myers (2020–2021) — Secretary
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 Pohai Nani Foundation
How much does Pohai Nani Foundation give each year?
Pohai Nani Foundation gave $317K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $54K across 1 grant.
How large is Pohai Nani Foundation?
Pohai Nani Foundation reported $5.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $249K.
What is Pohai Nani Foundation?
Pohai Nani Foundation is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Kailua, HI. It holds $5.0M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Pohai Nani Foundation operate?
Pohai Nani Foundation has awarded grants in Hawaii.
What is Pohai Nani Foundation's EIN?
Pohai Nani Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-0089787. 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
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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