Stanley & Elaine Mukai Foundation
The Stanley & Elaine Mukai Foundation is a private foundation based in Honolulu, Hawaii. In filing year 2024, it reported 23 grants totaling $43,910, supporting organizations with purposes listed as education, medical research, animal rescue, community, and funding for activities.
Stanley & Elaine Mukai Foundation at a glance
In short: Stanley & Elaine Mukai Foundation gave $44K across 23 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Hawaii. 30% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $43,910
- -8.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 23
- -4.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,909
- -4.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $911,460
- +0.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (7 of 23, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Hawaii (71% 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 Stanley & Elaine Mukai Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing lists a letter-format application with information on the organization’s tax-exempt purpose. It names THE S AND E MUKAI FOUNDATION as the contact for applications and states that there are no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: The S And E Mukai Foundation
Mailing address: 729 Elepaio St, Honolulu, HI 96816
Phone: (808) 732-5116
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Stanley & Elaine Mukai Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Iolani School ($6K). Together the top 10 received $38K.
Grant Size Distribution
92 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 92 grants of 92 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 71% of grant dollars went to recipients in Hawaii, 19% to Massachusetts, 7% to North Carolina, 2% to Virginia, and less than 1% to Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Stanley & Elaine Mukai Foundation open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 23 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 61% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 115% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 93% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $13K (2020) to $48K (2023). In 2024 it made 23 grants totaling $44K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iolani School Honolulu, HI | Education | $6,000 |
| Harvard Law School Cambridge, MA | Education | $5,000 |
| Mid Pacific Institute Honolulu, HI | Education | $5,000 |
| Queens Health System Honolulu, HI | Medical Research | $5,000 |
| Straub Medical Center Honolulu, HI | Medical Research | $5,000 |
| Miscellaneous Donations Honolulu, HI | Funding for Activities | $3,165 |
| Davidson College Davidson, NC | Education | $3,000 |
| Hawaii Humane Society Honolulu, HI | Animal Rescue | $3,000 |
| Punahou School Honolulu, HI | Education | $2,000 |
| Amherst College Amherst, MA | Education | $1,000 |
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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 | $911,460 | $16,200 | $81,574 | $43,910 | 23 | $52,805 | $1,651 | $56,584 |
| 2023 | $910,127 | $16,200 | $76,298 | $48,110 | 24 | $57,160 | $4,017 | $55,110 |
| 2022 | $909,171 | $20,055 | $64,804 | $43,275 | 21 | $52,425 | $5,318 | $55,396 |
| 2021 | $893,087 | $10,698 | $35,117 | $20,420 | 7 | $22,420 | $1,955 | $54,649 |
| 2020 | $921,439 | $823,096 | $28,398 | $13,475 | 17 | — | — | $17,129 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Stanley & Elaine Mukai Foundation reported a distributable amount of $57K 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 included support for schools and colleges, medical centers, an animal welfare organization, and a community foundation. Among the grantees, Punahou School describes its mission as developing spiritual and ethical values and a sense of responsibility to Hawai‘i and the world. Lesley University describes its mission as providing transformative education through academics, research, artistic expression, and professional experience. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 23 grants totaling $43,910. Grant amounts ranged from $120 to $6,000, with a median grant of $1,000. Larger grants included $6,000 to Iolani School for education; $5,000 each to Harvard Law School and Mid-Pacific Institute for education, and to Queens Health System and Straub Medical Center for medical research; and $3,000 each to Davidson College for education and Hawaii Humane Society for animal rescue. Other listed grants included $2,000 to Punahou School for education and $1,000 each to Amherst College and Lesley University for education.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Elaine Mukai as president and chairman; Stacey Robinson, Samuel Mukai, Noah Robinson, and Hale Robinson as vice presidents; Brody Robinson as secretary and treasurer; and Stanley Mukai, Anne Mukai, and Mark Mukai as advisory committee members.
Stanley & Elaine Mukai Foundation is led by Elaine Mukai, President & Chairman since 2023 (on filings since 2021); 7 of 9 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Elaine Mukai
President & Chairman
Treasurer → Treasurer, President & Chairman, 2022
Treasurer, President & Chairman → President & Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Stacey M. Robinson
Vice President
President → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2020
$3K (2022) → $500 (2024)
Stanley Mukai
Advisory Committee Member
President → President & Secretary, 2022
President & Secretary → Advisory Committee Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
$500 (2023) → $0 (2024)
Anne Mukai
Advisory Committee Member
Vice President → Vice President & Secretary, 2022
Vice President & Secretary → Advisory Committee Member, 2023
On filings since 2021
$500 (2024)
Brody Robinson
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2022
$500 (2023) → $500 (2024)
Hale Robinson
Vice President
On filings since 2022
$500 (2023) → $500 (2024)
Noah Robinson
Vice President
On filings since 2022
$500 (2023) → $500 (2024)
Samuel Mukai
Vice President
On filings since 2022
$500 (2024)
Mark Mukai
Advisory Committee Member
New on the 2024 filing
$500 (2024)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Howard Mukai (2020) — Vice President
- Former: Luella Kawamura (2020) — Director
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 $500, to Anne Mukai (Advisory Committee Member). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Stanley & Elaine Mukai Foundation
How much does Stanley & Elaine Mukai Foundation give each year?
Stanley & Elaine Mukai Foundation gave $44K across 23 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $48K across 24 grants.
What is Stanley & Elaine Mukai Foundation's typical grant size?
Stanley & Elaine Mukai Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,909, across 23 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Stanley & Elaine Mukai Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Stanley & Elaine Mukai Foundation give grants?
Stanley & Elaine Mukai Foundation gives mostly in Hawaii: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (19%) and North Carolina (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Honolulu, HI (12 grants) and Cambridge, MA (3 grants).
Does Stanley & Elaine Mukai Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 23 grants with a stated purpose on Stanley & Elaine Mukai Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (14 grants).
Who are Stanley & Elaine Mukai Foundation's largest grantees?
Stanley & Elaine Mukai Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Iolani School ($6,000), Harvard Law School ($5,000) and Mid Pacific Institute ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Stanley & Elaine Mukai Foundation?
Stanley & Elaine Mukai Foundation reported $911K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $53K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $57K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Stanley & Elaine Mukai Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for schools and colleges, medical centers, an animal welfare organization, and a community foundation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Stanley & Elaine Mukai Foundation?
The filing lists a letter-format application with information on the organization’s tax-exempt purpose. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Stanley & Elaine Mukai Foundation's EIN?
Stanley & Elaine Mukai Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-0267975. 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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