Ro Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in HONOLULU, HI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $409K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $19K. Net investment income was $127K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$409K
+39.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$19K
-43.6% YoY
Grant Count
4
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$5K
-43.6% YoY
About Ro Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Ro Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in HONOLULU, HI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $409K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $19K. Net investment income was $127K.
Focus Areas
Ready to take the next step with Ro Foundation?
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $409,461 | $293,071 | $318,062 |
| Revenue | $172,820 | $26,574 | $125,346 |
| Expenses | $56,430 | $51,565 | $20,449 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $18,885 | $33,508 | $10,000 |
| Net Investment Income | $127,349 | $21,574 | $94 |
| Distributable Amount | $14,579 | $14,572 | $11,666 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KELVIN RO | PRESTREASDIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JAN RO | VPSECDIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL CHINA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BRYAN LUKE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Related Funders
Similar funders by location and focus area
Hamakua Institute
NINOLE, HI
Assets
—
Grants
0
Total Given
—
Kanaka Aupuni a Niihau Aloha
KEKAHA, HI
Assets
$1.9M
Grants
1
Total Given
$150K
Wailea Community Association
WAILEA, HI
Assets
$4.1M
Grants
3
Total Given
$138K
Skipping Stone Foundation
HONOLULU, HI
Assets
—
Grants
5
Total Given
$418K
Charles R Bishop Trust
HONOLULU, HI
Assets
$16.1M
Grants
2
Total Given
$471K
Hawaii Youth Services Network
HONOLULU, HI
Assets
$637K
Grants
4
Total Given
$189K
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
What could you do with Ro Foundation on Grantable?
- Assess strategic fit with your organization
- Draft a tailored letter of inquiry
- Find open RFPs from this funder
- Monitor for new funding opportunities