T Foundation
T Foundation is a private foundation based in Honolulu, Hawaii. It makes grants to organizations, with most of its 2024 grant dollars going to recipients in Hawaii.
T Foundation at a glance
In short: T Foundation gave $139K across 45 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Hawaii. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $139,351
- +104.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 45
- +45.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,097
- +41.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $672,907
- +37.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Hawaii (69% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to T Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Submit a letter of inquiry to the executive director; the filing lists Franklin Tokioka II as the contact. There are no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- None; applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
- Deadline
- None; applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
- Contact
Application contact: Franklin Tokioka Ii
Mailing address: 5312 Kahalakua St, Honolulu, HI 96821
Phone: (808) 591-0055
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who T Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Holomua Collective ($25K). Together the top 10 received $84K.
Grant Size Distribution
115 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 115 grants of 115 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Hawaii organizations received 69% of 2024 grant dollars. Other listed recipient-state shares were California, 9%; New York, 5%; Washington, DC, 3%; and Texas, 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 45 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How T Foundation gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $44K (2020) to $139K (2024). In 2024 it made 45 grants totaling $139K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Holomua Collective Honolulu, HI | Charitable Contribution | $25,000 |
| Hawaii Foodbank Honolulu, HI | Charitable Contribution | $16,000 |
| Mid-Pac Institute Honolulu, HI | Charitable Contribution | $6,500 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation Staten Island, NY | Charitable Contribution | $6,500 |
| Disable American Vets Honolulu, HI | Charitable Contribution | $5,500 |
| City of Hope Duarte, CA | Charitable Contribution | $5,100 |
| Lahaina Jodo Mission Lahaina, HI | Charitable Contribution | $5,000 |
| San Francisco Japan Town Foundation San Francisco, CA | Charitable Contribution | $5,000 |
| Straub Foundation Honolulu, HI | Charitable Contribution | $5,000 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children Honolulu, HI | Charitable Contribution | $4,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $672,907 | $331,873 | $147,273 | $139,351 | 45 | $139,351 | $17,946 |
| 2023 | $488,307 | $7,883 | $79,142 | $68,050 | 31 | $68,050 | $14,454 |
| 2022 | $559,566 | $-322 | $64,754 | $49,655 | 19 | $49,655 | $351 |
| 2021 | $624,642 | $136,068 | $63,887 | $48,831 | 9 | $48,831 | $21,012 |
| 2020 | $557,461 | $162,311 | $50,784 | $44,100 | 11 | — | $55,627 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Holomua Collective describes its mission as making Hawaii more affordable for working families and supporting a diverse, sustainable economy. Straub Foundation says its mission is to create a healthier Hawaii, while Hawaii Public Radio says it serves Hawaii through news, music and the arts, and conversations and convenings. City of Hope describes its mission as making hope a reality for people affected by cancer and diabetes.
Grantmaking
In 2024, T Foundation reported 45 grants totaling $139,351. Grants ranged from $100 to $25,000, with a median of $2,000. The largest awards included $25,000 to Holomua Collective and $16,000 to Hawaii Foodbank, both in Honolulu; $6,500 each to Mid-Pac Institute in Honolulu and Tunnel to Towers Foundation in Staten Island, New York; and $5,500 to Disable American Vets in Honolulu.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Dana M Tokioka as Vice President & Director; Franklin M Tokioka as Treasurer & Director; Franklin M Tokioka II as President & Director; and Franklin M Tokioka III as Director.
T Foundation is led by Franklin M Tokioka II, President & Director since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Franklin M Tokioka II
President & Director
Chairman & Director → President & Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Dana M Tokioka
Vice President & Director
President & Director → Vice President & Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Franklin M Tokioka
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Franklin M Tokioka III
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Darcie S Tokioka (2020) — Treasurer & Director
- Former: Tyler Tokioka (2020) — V-President, Secretary & 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.
Frequently asked questions about T Foundation
How much does T Foundation give each year?
T Foundation gave $139K across 45 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $68K across 31 grants.
What is T Foundation's typical grant size?
T Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $3,097, across 45 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does T Foundation give grants?
T Foundation gives mostly in Hawaii: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Honolulu, HI (20 grants) and Washington, DC (5 grants).
Who are T Foundation's largest grantees?
T Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Holomua Collective ($25,000), Hawaii Foodbank ($16,000) and Mid-Pac Institute ($6,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is T Foundation?
T Foundation reported $673K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $332K.
What does T Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Holomua Collective describes its mission as making Hawaii more affordable for working families and supporting a diverse, sustainable economy. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from T Foundation?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is T Foundation's EIN?
T Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-0322018. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does T Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
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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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). T Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/t-foundation-morg_0c45ec94ede44b1ab0ab85d8f6973863
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