Sydney Aiko Akase Foundation
Sydney Aiko Akase Foundation is a private foundation, based in Kaneohe, HI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $18K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1K. Net investment income was $2.
Sydney Aiko Akase Foundation at a glance
In short: Sydney Aiko Akase Foundation gave $1K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in Hawaii. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $17,947
- -5.3% vs 2023
- 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.
Who Sydney Aiko Akase Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Hawaii Foodbank ($1K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Sydney Aiko Akase Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+0%). Method
- In 2021 it paid out 99% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2021) to $2K (2020). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $1K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii Foodbank Honolulu, HI | Contribution towards operational purposes of the donee | $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 | $17,947 | $2 | $1,000 | $1,000 | 1 | $1,000 | $2 | — |
| 2023 | $18,945 | $2 | $1,000 | $1,000 | 1 | $1,000 | $2 | — |
| 2022 | $19,942 | $2 | $100 | — | — | — | — | $983 |
| 2021 | $20,041 | $2 | $1,000 | $1,000 | 1 | $1,000 | $2 | $1,014 |
| 2020 | $21,038 | $2,005 | $1,501 | $1,500 | 1 | — | $5 | $1,004 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Sydney Aiko Akase Foundation is led by Boyd Akase, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Boyd Akase
President
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Lai
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Akase
Vice President Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/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 Sydney Aiko Akase Foundation
How much does Sydney Aiko Akase Foundation give each year?
Sydney Aiko Akase Foundation gave $1K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1K across 1 grant.
How large is Sydney Aiko Akase Foundation?
Sydney Aiko Akase Foundation reported $18K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $2.
Where does Sydney Aiko Akase Foundation operate?
Sydney Aiko Akase Foundation has awarded grants in Hawaii.
What is Sydney Aiko Akase Foundation's EIN?
Sydney Aiko Akase Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1620053. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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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