Richard M Towill Family Foundation
The Richard M Towill Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Kaneohe, Hawaii. It reported 10 grants totaling $66,200 in 2024, all to recipients in Hawaii.
Richard M Towill Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Richard M Towill Family Foundation gave $66K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in Hawaii. 50% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $66,200
- +31.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,620
- +4.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,350
- Total assets
- $1,124,369
- +10.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (5 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Hawaii (100% 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 Richard M Towill Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing lists Richard S Towill, Trustee, as the contact. Form and materials, deadlines, and award restrictions are listed as N/A. The filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Contact
Application contact: Richard S Towill - Trustee
Mailing address: 47-460 Waihee Place, Kaneohe, HI 96744
Phone: (808) 479-5947
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Richard M Towill Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Pauahi Foundation ($20K). Together the top 10 received $66K.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 33 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Hawaii.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Richard M Towill Family Foundation open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 10 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+10%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 113% of 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 $40K (2020) to $66K (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $66K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pauahi Foundation Kaneohe, HI | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Hanahau'oli School Kaneohe, HI | Unrestricted | $16,000 |
| Punahou School Kaneohe, HI | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Willamette University Kaneohe, HI | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| University of California - Hastings College of Law Kaneohe, HI | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Honolulu Zoo Society Kaneohe, HI | Unrestricted | $1,700 |
| Lanai Cultural Center Kaneohe, HI | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Nature Conservancy Kaneohe, HI | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Rotary Club of Hawaii Kaneohe, HI | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Hawaii Academy of Science Kaneohe, HI | Unrestricted | $500 |
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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 | $1,124,369 | $184,247 | $79,585 | $66,200 | 10 | $68,085 | $173,720 | $60,343 |
| 2023 | $1,019,707 | $44,775 | $59,762 | $50,500 | 8 | $50,956 | $26,037 | $56,151 |
| 2022 | $1,034,694 | $-236 | $56,073 | $45,500 | 4 | $45,500 | $4,915 | $60,594 |
| 2021 | $1,091,003 | $143,737 | $69,590 | $60,050 | 7 | $60,050 | $124,666 | $64,436 |
| 2020 | $1,016,856 | $159,035 | $48,003 | $39,500 | 4 | — | $140,532 | $45,807 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Richard M Towill Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $60K 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including schools, a university, a law school, a zoo society, a cultural center, a conservation organization, a rotary club, and a science organization.
The grantees describe their own missions in varied terms. Hanahau‘oli School says it emphasizes educational excellence, learning by doing, and critical and creative thinking. Punahou School describes a mission centered on helping students discover their purpose and responsibilities to Hawaii and the world. The Hawaii Academy of Science says it promotes scientific research and education in Hawaii and the Pacific Rim.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 10 grants totaling $66,200. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $20,000, with a median of $3,350.
The largest grants included $20,000 to Pauahi Foundation, $16,000 to Hanahau‘oli School, $10,000 each to Punahou School and Willamette University, and $5,000 to the University of California - Hastings College of Law. Each grant was listed as unrestricted. Other recipients included Honolulu Zoo Society ($1,700), Lanai Cultural Center ($1,000), Nature Conservancy ($1,000), Rotary Club of Hawaii ($1,000), and Hawaii Academy of Science ($500).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Richard S Towill, Elizabeth Towill, and Crystal K Rose as trustees.
Richard M Towill Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Crystal K. Rose
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Towill
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard S. Towill
Trustee
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 Richard M Towill Family Foundation
How much does Richard M Towill Family Foundation give each year?
Richard M Towill Family Foundation gave $66K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $51K across 8 grants.
What is Richard M Towill Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Richard M Towill Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,350, and its average grant was $6,620, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Richard M Towill Family Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Richard M Towill Family Foundation give grants?
Richard M Towill Family Foundation gives mostly in Hawaii: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Kaneohe, HI (10 grants).
Does Richard M Towill Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Richard M Towill Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Richard M Towill Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Richard M Towill Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Pauahi Foundation ($20,000), Hanahau'oli School ($16,000) and Punahou School ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Richard M Towill Family Foundation?
Richard M Towill Family Foundation reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $68K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $60K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Richard M Towill Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including schools, a university, a law school, a zoo society, a cultural center, a conservation organization, a rotary club, and a science organization. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Richard M Towill Family Foundation?
The 2024 filing lists Richard S Towill, Trustee, as the contact. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Richard M Towill Family Foundation's EIN?
Richard M Towill Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0896422. 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.
Data update history
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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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