RL Huntington Hawaii Foundation
RL Huntington Hawaii Foundation is a private foundation based in Kailua, Hawaii. It provides financial resources to expand the Kingdom of God and its influence in Hawaii, and its 2024 filing reports 10 grants totaling $112,000.
RL Huntington Hawaii Foundation at a glance
In short: RL Huntington Hawaii Foundation gave $112K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in Hawaii. 30% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $112,000
- +49.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +11.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,200
- +34.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $11,000
- Total assets
- $2,124,326
- +5.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (3 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 September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to RL Huntington Hawaii Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests and contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Its website describes a proposal package comprising a grant application with proposal narrative, verification of 501(c)(3) status, current board-member and relevant staff lists, and a project budget for requests other than general operations. Requests of $25,000 or more also require the most recent Form 990, completed full-year financial statements, and the current annual operating budget.
- Review Cycle
- The website lists January 23, 2026, as a grant application deadline. This date has passed.
- Deadline
- The website lists January 23, 2026, as a grant application deadline.
- Contact
Mailing address: 473 Kaimake Loop, Kailua, HI 96734
Phone: (808) 262-2783
Website: https://www.huntingtonhawaii.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who RL Huntington Hawaii Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Harvest Life Family Ministries ($15K). Together the top 10 received $112K.
Grant Size Distribution
49 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 49 grants of 49 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s stated vision focuses on communities in Hawaii. 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.
Cities
Is RL Huntington Hawaii Foundation open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 10 grantees (30%) 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 $11K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 70% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 24% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 121% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $45K (2019) to $112K (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $112K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Harvest Life Family Ministries Honolulu, HI | Support Orphan Care Ministry | $15,000 |
| East Oahu Young Life Honolulu, HI | Christian Outreach for High Schools | $15,000 |
| Central Oahu Young Life Honolulu, HI | Christian Outreach for High Schools | $15,000 |
| Harbor Waipahu Waipahu, HI | Support Church Community Groups | $15,000 |
| Hawaii Island Young Life Hilo, HI | Christian Outreach for High Schools | $12,000 |
| A Place for Women in Waipio Waipahu, HI | Pregnancy Councel and Medical Servic | $10,000 |
| Youth for Christ Hawaii Honolulu, HI | Evangelism for High Schools | $10,000 |
| Training Leaders International Waihiawa, HI | Training for Pastors and Leaders | $10,000 |
| Common Grace Honolulu, HI | Christian Relationship with Students | $8,000 |
| Kapolei Young Life Kapolei, HI | Christian Outreach for High School | $2,000 |
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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 | $2,124,326 | $236,192 | $135,995 | $112,000 | 10 | $112,000 | $190,261 | $92,491 |
| 2023 | $2,024,129 | $2,098,746 | $75,571 | $75,000 | 9 | $75,000 | $31,541 | $9,597 |
| 2022 | $954 | $5,000 | $83,976 | $82,000 | 8 | $82,000 | — | $1,519 |
| 2021 | $79,930 | $140,154 | $91,014 | $90,600 | 11 | $90,600 | — | $4,693 |
| 2020 | $30,790 | $90,000 | $78,760 | $72,500 | 11 | — | — | $2,764 |
| 2019 | $19,550 | $60,000 | $48,154 | $45,000 | 6 | — | — | $1,845 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, RL Huntington Hawaii Foundation reported a distributable amount of $92K 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
The foundation’s stated mission is to impact young people, members of the scientific community, people who are physically poor and suffering, and people facing active persecution. Its stated focal points include making a local impact in Hawaii, launching or expanding projects, reaching youth or young adults, and serving foster care. It also says it seeks to benefit believers in science, theology, and art communities.
Its 2024 grants included Christian outreach and youth programs, orphan care, church community groups, pregnancy counseling and medical services, and training for pastors and leaders. One recipient, Common Grace, describes its own mission as matching vulnerable children in Hawaii public schools with caring, dedicated, trained mentors.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $112,000 through 10 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $15,000, with a median grant of $11,000. Recipients included Harvest Life Family Ministries ($15,000 for orphan care ministry), East Oahu Young Life ($15,000) and Central Oahu Young Life ($15,000) (both for Christian outreach for high schools), Harbor Waipahu ($15,000 for church community groups), Hawaii Island Young Life ($12,000), A Place for Women in Waipio ($10,000), Youth for Christ Hawaii ($10,000), Training Leaders International ($10,000), Common Grace ($8,000), and Kapolei Young Life ($2,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Benjamin Keith Huntington as president, Laura Huntington as vice president, and Brian Lim as treasurer.
RL Huntington Hawaii Foundation is led by Benjamin Keith Huntington, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Benjamin Keith Huntington
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Brian Lim
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Laura Huntington
Vice President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 RL Huntington Hawaii Foundation
How much does RL Huntington Hawaii Foundation give each year?
RL Huntington Hawaii Foundation gave $112K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $75K across 9 grants.
What is RL Huntington Hawaii Foundation's typical grant size?
RL Huntington Hawaii Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $11,000, and its average grant was $11,200, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from RL Huntington Hawaii Foundation that year got $11K on average.
Where does RL Huntington Hawaii Foundation give grants?
RL Huntington Hawaii 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 Honolulu, HI (5 grants) and Waipahu, HI (2 grants).
Does RL Huntington Hawaii Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on RL Huntington Hawaii Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Christian Outreach for High Schools" (3 grants).
Who are RL Huntington Hawaii Foundation's largest grantees?
RL Huntington Hawaii Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Harvest Life Family Ministries ($15,000), East Oahu Young Life ($15,000) and Central Oahu Young Life ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is RL Huntington Hawaii Foundation?
RL Huntington Hawaii Foundation reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $112K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $92K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does RL Huntington Hawaii Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to impact young people, members of the scientific community, people who are physically poor and suffering, and people facing active persecution. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from RL Huntington Hawaii Foundation?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests and contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is RL Huntington Hawaii Foundation's EIN?
RL Huntington Hawaii Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-2688764. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does RL Huntington Hawaii Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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