Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset Foundation
The mission of the rotary club of lahaina sunset is to enhance the quality of life in west maui and beyond by engaging in meaningful and achievable projects within the rotary's avenues of service. Within community service, we have chosen to focus special attention on environmentally related projects.
Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset Foundation at a glance
In short: Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset Foundation gave $27K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in Hawaii. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $27,316
- -71.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- -25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,105
- -61.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,200
- Total assets
- $132,544
- +50.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Hawaii (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Princess Nahienana Elementary School ($13K). Together the top 3 received $27K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 7 (100%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $27K (2025) to $94K (2024). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $27K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Princess Nahienana Elementary School Lahaina, HI | School Supplies | $13,142 |
| Maui Rescue Mission Kahului, HI | Laundry | $7,200 |
| King Kamehameha III Elementary School Lahaina, HI | New Costumes | $6,974 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $132,544 | $339,740 | $320,839 | $27,316 | 3 | $3,136 |
| 2024 | $87,988 | $326,922 | $267,247 | $94,243 | 4 | — |
About Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset Foundation is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Lahaina, HI. IRS filing data is available from 2024 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $133K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $27K. Net investment income was $3K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset Foundation is led by Jim Fahnestock, President on the 2025 filing; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jim Fahnestock
President
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deborah Moore
Director
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Henedina Jessop
Director
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Montoya
Director
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heidi Dollinger
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Liz May
Vice President
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Shroder
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Joanne Laird (2024) — Secretary
- Former: Larry Laird (2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Mariko Higashi (2024) — President
- Former: Vanessa Moreno (2024) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset Foundation
How much does Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset Foundation give each year?
Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset Foundation gave $27K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $94K across 4 grants.
What is Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset Foundation's typical grant size?
Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $7,200, and its average grant was $9,105, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset Foundation give grants?
Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset Foundation gives mostly in Hawaii: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Lahaina, HI (2 grants).
Does Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset Foundation?
Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset Foundation reported $133K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $340K.
What is Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset Foundation?
Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset Foundation is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Lahaina, HI. It holds $133K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset Foundation's EIN?
Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-2237754. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 27, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS December 22, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2024–2025
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