T Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in HONOLULU, HI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $673K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 45 grants totaling $139K. Net investment income was $18K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$673K
+37.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$139K
+104.8% YoY
Grant Count
45
+45.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$3K
+41.1% YoY
About T Foundation
Based on IRS filings
T Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in HONOLULU, HI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $673K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 45 grants totaling $139K. Net investment income was $18K.
Focus Areas
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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 | $672,907 | $488,307 | $559,566 |
| Revenue | $331,873 | $7,883 | $-322 |
| Expenses | $147,273 | $79,142 | $64,754 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $139,351 | $68,050 | $49,655 |
| Net Investment Income | $17,946 | $14,454 | $351 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
115 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Holomua Collective ($25,000), Hawaii Foodbank ($16,000), Mid-Pac Institute ($6,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YMCA of Honolulu Honolulu, HI | Charitable Contribution | $4,000 |
| Hillsdale College Hillsdale, MI | Charitable Contribution | $2,000 |
| Bishop Museum Honolulu, HI | Charitable Contribution | $1,000 |
| Capital Research Center Washington, DC | Charitable Contribution | $100 |
| The Heritage Foundation Washington, DC | Charitable Contribution | $1,000 |
| City of Hope Duarte, CA | Charitable Contribution | $5,100 |
| USO Washington, DC | Charitable Contribution | $1,000 |
| Grace Bible Church Maui Kahului, HI | Charitable Contribution | $1,000 |
| Grassroot Institute of Hawaii Honolulu, HI | Charitable Contribution | $2,000 |
| Hawaii Community Foundation Honolulu, HI | Charitable Contribution | $1,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dana M Tokioka | Vice President & Director | — | — |
| Franklin M Tokioka | Treasurer & Director | — | — |
| Franklin M Tokioka II | President & Director | — | — |
| Franklin M Tokioka III | Director | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is T Foundation?
T Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in HONOLULU, HI. It holds $673K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is T Foundation?
As of 2024, T Foundation holds $673K in total assets with $332K in annual revenue. It awarded 45 grants totaling $139K in 2024.
Where does T Foundation operate?
T Foundation has awarded grants in Arizona, California, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington.
What size grants does T Foundation award?
In 2024, T Foundation awarded 45 grants totaling $139K — an average of about $3K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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