The Betty Kanuha Foundation
The Betty Kanuha Foundation is a private foundation, based in Kailua Kona, HI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $205K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $5K.
The Betty Kanuha Foundation at a glance
In short: The Betty Kanuha Foundation gave $5K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Hawaii. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,000
- -54.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -66.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,000
- +36.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $205,308
- -5.6% 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 The Betty Kanuha Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Richard Kahalioumi ($5K).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (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
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $701 (2020) to $11K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Richard Kahalioumi Kailua Kona, HI | Kids Tennis program | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $205,308 | $67,000 | $70,922 | $5,000 | 1 | $33,324 |
| 2023 | $217,426 | $93,000 | $60,833 | $11,000 | 3 | $60,833 |
| 2022 | $194,451 | $36,600 | $27,734 | $5,000 | 1 | $27,734 |
| 2021 | $185,274 | $1,250 | $200 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $185,585 | $3,000 | $1,806 | $701 | 1 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Betty Kanuha Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dru M. Kanuha
Secretary
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeroma K. Kanuha
Vice President
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen J. Arnett
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Debra Kanuha (2020–2023) — Presidnt
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 The Betty Kanuha Foundation
How much does The Betty Kanuha Foundation give each year?
The Betty Kanuha Foundation gave $5K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $11K across 3 grants.
How large is The Betty Kanuha Foundation?
The Betty Kanuha Foundation reported $205K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $67K.
Where does The Betty Kanuha Foundation operate?
The Betty Kanuha Foundation has awarded grants in Hawaii.
What is The Betty Kanuha Foundation's EIN?
The Betty Kanuha Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-0353703. 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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