The Gift Foundation of Hawaii
To encourage young adults in Hawaii to participate in philanthropic giving.
The Gift Foundation of Hawaii at a glance
In short: The Gift Foundation of Hawaii gave $250K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $83K), mostly in Hawaii. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $250,000
- +22.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- -40.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $83,333
- +103.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $75,000
- Total assets
- $217,749
- +32.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Hawaii (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Gift Foundation of Hawaii
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Gift Foundation of Hawaii
Who The Gift Foundation of Hawaii funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Maui Youth & Family Services ($125K). Together the top 3 received $250K.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 11 grants of 22 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Gift Foundation of Hawaii gives
- Giving grew 43% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $175K (2021) to $250K (2024). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $250K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maui Youth & Family Services Makawao, HI | Fund Expansion of Operations | $125,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Maui Kahului, HI | Fund Expansion of Operations | $75,000 |
| Lele Aloha Kahului, HI | Fund Expansion of Operations | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $217,749 | $376,915 | $323,154 | $250,000 | 3 | $15,270 |
| 2023 | $163,988 | $265,032 | $260,051 | $204,800 | 5 | — |
| 2022 | $159,007 | $305,225 | $253,017 | $205,000 | 3 | — |
| 2021 | $106,799 | $212,368 | $233,959 | $175,000 | 4 | — |
| 2020 | $128,390 | $289,365 | $250,932 | $195,000 | 7 | — |
About The Gift Foundation of Hawaii
Based on IRS filings
The Gift Foundation of Hawaii is a public charity, based in Honolulu, HI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $218K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $250K. Net investment income was $15K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Gift Foundation of Hawaii is led by Fiddler Kawika, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 33 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Fiddler Kawika
President
Secretary → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Clagstone Ian
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Fergus Alex
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Fieman Ben
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Goodfellow Daniel
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hsu Stephanie
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hui Kris
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Killips Evan
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Klein Patrick
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kurisu Robert
Director
President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mizuno Tony
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Noyle Zak
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robinson Kaloa
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sasaki Matthew
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shearer Eric
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stone Chynna
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Taschner Catherine
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Walters Jarrett
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Young Terence
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Downing Kirra
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richter Gabby
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lau Jenn
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barberi Matt
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Fong Chris
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Guss Raquel
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hamaguchi Ryan
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kane Kaeo
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Suzuki Blair
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tanaka Reyn
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Yamasaki Aaron
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Faustin Haylee
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kaneshiro Michelle
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tomisato Alves Alison
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (19)
- Former: Janus Duff (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Lim Michael (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Okubo Nathan (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Izumi Justin (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Stinson Josh (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Lau Jennifer (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Correa Corey (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Kaya Morgan (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Matsukawa Tricia (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Mau Erica (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Sakumoto Chad (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Teruya Jenna (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Yamaguchi Gregg (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Adams Christian (2020) — Director
- Former: Benn Trevor (2020) — Director
- Former: Chong Kenwei (2020) — Director
- Former: Shon Erin (2020) — Director
- Former: Soriano Randy (2020) — Director
- Former: Wang Valerie (2020) — 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 The Gift Foundation of Hawaii
How much does The Gift Foundation of Hawaii give each year?
The Gift Foundation of Hawaii gave $250K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $205K across 5 grants.
What is The Gift Foundation of Hawaii's typical grant size?
The Gift Foundation of Hawaii's median grant in 2024 was $75,000, and its average grant was $83,333, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Gift Foundation of Hawaii give grants?
The Gift Foundation of Hawaii gives mostly in Hawaii: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Kahului, HI (2 grants).
Does The Gift Foundation of Hawaii give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on The Gift Foundation of Hawaii's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Fund Expansion of Operations" (3 grants).
How large is The Gift Foundation of Hawaii?
The Gift Foundation of Hawaii reported $218K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $377K.
What is The Gift Foundation of Hawaii's EIN?
The Gift Foundation of Hawaii's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0266316. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Gift Foundation of Hawaii funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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