The Frost Foundation
The Frost Foundation is a private foundation, based in Lahaina, HI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $4.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $190K. Net investment income was $257K.
The Frost Foundation at a glance
In short: The Frost Foundation gave $190K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $21K), mostly in Hawaii. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $190,000
- +763.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- +200.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $21,111
- +187.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $4,304,942
- +5.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Hawaii (92% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Frost Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Kuaaina Ulu Auamo ($40K). Together the top 8 received $190K.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 17 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Frost Foundation gives
- Giving grew 1018% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 199% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2021) to $190K (2025). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $190K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kuaaina Ulu Auamo Kaneohe, HI | In support of community-based marine resource management, including limu and fishpond restorationinitiatives. | $40,000 |
| Aina Momona Kaunakakai, HI | In support of Molokai fishpond restoration and Native Hawaiian resource management. | $30,000 |
| Grow Some Good Kahului, HI | Hands-on school-based garden education to promote the expansion of food security in Hawaii. | $30,000 |
| Earthjustice Hawaii Honolulu, HI | In support of environmental legal advocacy, including Native Hawaiian water rights. | $25,000 |
| Focus For Democracy Honolulu, HI | In support of civic initiatives strengthening democratic participation. | $20,000 |
| Hawaii Institute of Pacific Agricul Kapaau, HI | In support of regenerative agriculture and food sovereignty initiatives in Hawai?i. | $15,000 |
| Honolulu Civil Beat Inc Honolulu, HI | In support of the expansion of climate reporting and Maui-focused local journalism. | $15,000 |
| Helping Heal the Earth Sausalito, CA | In support of earth healing practices and planetary healing work. | $10,000 |
| Helping Heal the Earth Sausalito, CA | In support of earth healing practices and planetary healing work. | $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 | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,304,942 | $286,515 | $430,004 | $190,000 | 9 | $409,207 | $256,674 | $205,193 |
| 2024 | $4,067,141 | $174,061 | $164,758 | $22,000 | 3 | $139,436 | $138,505 | $194,818 |
| 2023 | $3,822,048 | $324,950 | $206,031 | $22,500 | 2 | $185,075 | $81,691 | $171,086 |
| 2022 | $3,321,922 | $64,631 | $172,696 | $17,000 | 2 | $151,662 | $61,250 | $175,132 |
| 2021 | $4,077,131 | $200,552 | $173,269 | $13,000 | 1 | $143,511 | $154,724 | $198,327 |
| 2020 | $3,753,224 | $325,256 | $243,277 | $26,000 | 2 | — | $180,996 | $163,340 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Frost Foundation reported a distributable amount of $205K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Frost Foundation is led by Deb Frost, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Deb Frost
President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$50K (2020) → $85K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $85K, to Deb Frost (President).
Frequently asked questions about The Frost Foundation
How much does The Frost Foundation give each year?
The Frost Foundation gave $190K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $22K across 3 grants.
What is The Frost Foundation's typical grant size?
The Frost Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $21,111, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Frost Foundation give grants?
The Frost Foundation gives mostly in Hawaii: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Honolulu, HI (3 grants) and Sausalito, CA (2 grants).
Does The Frost Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on The Frost Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Frost Foundation's largest grantees?
The Frost Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Kuaaina Ulu Auamo ($40,000), Aina Momona ($30,000) and Grow Some Good ($30,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Frost Foundation?
The Frost Foundation reported $4.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $409K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $205K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Frost Foundation's EIN?
The Frost Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-0952789. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
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