Purple Maia Foundation
The corporation is organized exclusively for charitable, literary, or educational purposes under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code of 1986, or the corresponding provision of any future federal tax code, including for such purposes to motivate and encourage the talent and ability of Hawaii's youth to learn, practice and excel in Hawaii's technical industry, including science, engineering and technology, by inspiring creative, innovative and entrepreneurial thinking and paving the way for the creation of meaningful lives for current and future generations, all of which shall be accomplished exclusively within the meaning of section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code.
Purple Maia Foundation at a glance
In short: Purple Maia Foundation gave $25K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $25K), mostly in Hawaii. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $25,000
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -80.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $25,000
- +150.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $2,759,467
- +67.7% 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 Purple Maia Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 22 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Purple Maia Foundation gives
- Giving fell 75% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2024) to $115K (2020). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $25,000 |
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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 | $2,759,467 | $5,047,444 | $4,242,894 | $25,000 | 1 | $100,525 |
| 2023 | $1,645,249 | $4,683,842 | $4,574,116 | $50,000 | 5 | $169 |
| 2022 | $1,328,905 | $3,944,413 | $3,283,931 | $44,000 | 4 | $3,445 |
| 2021 | $781,202 | $2,517,574 | $2,514,435 | $100,000 | 5 | $118 |
| 2020 | $694,051 | $1,142,724 | $1,373,094 | $114,627 | 7 | $73 |
About Purple Maia Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Purple Maia Foundation is a public charity, based in Honolulu, HI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $25K. Net investment income was $101K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Purple Maia Foundation is led by Donavan Kealoha, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 2 of 8 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Donavan Kealoha
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$69K (2020) → $105K (2024)
Kelsey Amos
Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$91K (2024)
Elena Farden
President
Director → Vice President, 2021
Vice President → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Forest Frizzell
Member
President → Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kawika Burgess
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Ogawa
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kanakolu Noa
Vice President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kiana Frank
Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Blaine Kahoonei (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Shannon Edie (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Kamuela Enos (2020) — Vice President
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 $105K, to Donavan Kealoha (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Purple Maia Foundation
How much does Purple Maia Foundation give each year?
Purple Maia Foundation gave $25K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $50K across 5 grants.
How large is Purple Maia Foundation?
Purple Maia Foundation reported $2.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.0M.
Where does Purple Maia Foundation operate?
Purple Maia Foundation has awarded grants in Hawaii.
What is Purple Maia Foundation's EIN?
Purple Maia Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4326249. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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