THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF HAWAII FOUNDATION, AN INDEPENDENT NON-PROFIT CORPORATION, IS DEDICATED TO STRENGTHENING THE QUALITY OF PUBLIC EDUCATION BY CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR INNOVATIVE SCHOOL LEVEL IDEAS, AND BY SUPPORTING PROGRAMS THAT BENEFIT STUDENTS AND ENCOURAGE THOSE IN PUBLIC EDUCATION TO CHALLENGE THEMSELVES AND GROW.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.0M
+9.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$482K
-39.5% YoY
Grant Count
6
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$80K
-39.5% YoY
About Public Schools of Hawaii Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Public Schools of Hawaii Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in HONOLULU, 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 6 grants totaling $482K. Net investment income was $258K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,990,590 | $4,564,237 | $3,518,765 |
| Revenue | $1,047,649 | $1,937,813 | $251,565 |
| Expenses | $945,296 | $1,140,480 | $237,308 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $257,880 | $133,124 | $134,833 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Public Schools of Hawaii Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Doe - Maui Fund Expenses ($237,353), Kaiser ($95,500), Honolulu Star Adviser ($74,417).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| HONOLULU STAR ADVISER HONOLULU, HI | NEWSPAPERS IN EDUC | $74,417 |
| KUPU HONOLULU, HI | ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCAT | $8,500 |
| KAISER HONOLULU, HI | WORKSHOP BOOT-CAMP | $95,500 |
| IOLANI SCHOOL HONOLULU, HI | LAB EQUIPMENT | $13,807 |
| DOE - MAUI FUND EXPENSES HONOLULU, HI | LUNCH/ADMIN | $237,353 |
| HILO HIGH SCHOOL HILO, HI | — | $52,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TAN YAN CHEN | VICE PRESIDE | 2 | — |
| DANA HARVEY | EXECUTIVE VP | 3 | — |
| ANNA HU | EXECUTIVE VP | 3 | — |
| MARC INOUYE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| NOLAN KAWANO | EXECUTIVE VP | 3 | — |
| MICHAEL MAGOAY | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| CYD MIYASHIRO | CHAIR | 3 | — |
| RHONDA NISHIMURA | SECRETARY | 3 | — |
| JAMES ODAN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| WENDY ODO | TREASURER | 3 | — |
| QUIN OGAWA | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| TERRI OKADA | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JULIA OKINAKA | EXECUTIVE VP | 3 | — |
| DARCY ENDO OMOTO | VICE PRESIDE | 2 | — |
| JENNIFER GOTO SABAS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| BRIAN TATSUMURA | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| TYLER TOKIOKA | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MICHELLE TRAN | VICE PRESIDE | 2 | — |
| SHARLENE TSUDA | EXECUTIVE VP | 3 | — |
| LIZ CHUN UYEHARA | PRESIDENT | 3 | — |
| FILIFOTU VAAI | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| NICOLE VELASCO | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Public Schools of Hawaii Foundation?
Public Schools of Hawaii Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in HONOLULU, HI. It holds $5.0M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Public Schools of Hawaii Foundation?
As of 2024, Public Schools of Hawaii Foundation holds $5.0M in total assets with $1.0M in annual revenue. It awarded 6 grants totaling $482K in 2024.
Where does Public Schools of Hawaii Foundation operate?
Public Schools of Hawaii Foundation has awarded grants in Hawaii, Tennessee.
What size grants does Public Schools of Hawaii Foundation award?
In 2024, Public Schools of Hawaii Foundation awarded 6 grants totaling $482K — an average of about $80K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Public Schools of Hawaii Foundation's EIN?
Public Schools of Hawaii Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-0243449. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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