The Alfred and Ruth ONO Foundation
The Alfred and Ruth ONO Foundation is a private foundation, based in Honolulu, HI. IRS filing data is available for 2021. In 2021, it awarded 1 grant totaling $227.
The Alfred and Ruth ONO Foundation at a glance
In short: The Alfred and Ruth ONO Foundation gave $227 across 1 grant in 2021 (avg $227), mostly in Hawaii. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $227
- Grants made (2021)
- 1
- Average grant
- $227
- Median grant
- $227
- Primary geography
- Hawaii (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who The Alfred and Ruth ONO Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Iolani School ($227).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2021 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $227.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iolani School Honolulu, HI | General Fund | $227 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $245 | $227 | 1 | $3 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Alfred and Ruth ONO Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3 for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Alfred and Ruth ONO Foundation is led by Alfred K. Ono, President on the 2021 filing; none of the 4 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Alfred K. Ono
President
New on the 2021 filing
No compensation reported
Iris Okawa
Secretary
New on the 2021 filing
No compensation reported
Raymond S. Ono
Treasurer
New on the 2021 filing
No compensation reported
Ruth M. Ono
Vice President
New on the 2021 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021. "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 The Alfred and Ruth ONO Foundation
How much does The Alfred and Ruth ONO Foundation give each year?
The Alfred and Ruth ONO Foundation gave $227 across 1 grant in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Alfred and Ruth ONO Foundation operate?
The Alfred and Ruth ONO Foundation has awarded grants in Hawaii.
How much is The Alfred and Ruth ONO Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, The Alfred and Ruth ONO Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Alfred and Ruth ONO Foundation's EIN?
The Alfred and Ruth ONO Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-0337894. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2021
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