To support and empower Hawaii's music industry to thrive through programs, grants, education and resources.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$156K
+13.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$16K
Grant Count
1
Avg Grant Size
$16K
About The Henry Kapono Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Henry Kapono Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in HONOLULU, HI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $156K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $16K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $155,618 | $136,571 | $78,148 |
| Revenue | $287,638 | $211,031 | $83,197 |
| Expenses | $270,047 | $152,608 | $49,153 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| 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 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
1 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from The Henry Kapono Foundation
Emergency Medical Equipment (KŌKUA Grant)
The Henry Kapono Foundation
Amount
Up to $1,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Free Health & Financial Wellness Planning Seminars for Music Industry Professionals
The Henry Kapono Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
We Are Friends 2.0 Basic Essentials Emergency Relief Program
The Henry Kapono Foundation
Amount
$500 Grocery Card per month
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Haku Collective ($15,707).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Haku Collective Honolulu, HI | Songwriting workshop to Maui youth | $15,707 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lezlee Ka'aihue | Executive Dir. | 50 | $30,000 |
| Alx Kawakami | Secretary | — | $2,750 |
| Henry Kapono Ka'aihue | President | — | — |
| Greg Sitar | Treasurer | — | — |
| Sean Dee | Vice President | — | — |
| Carolyn Berry Wilson | Director | — | — |
| Stanford Carr | Director | — | — |
| John Defries | Director | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Henry Kapono Foundation?
The Henry Kapono Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in HONOLULU, HI. It holds $156K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is The Henry Kapono Foundation?
As of 2024, The Henry Kapono Foundation holds $156K in total assets with $288K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $16K in 2024.
Where does The Henry Kapono Foundation operate?
The Henry Kapono Foundation has awarded grants in Hawaii.
What size grants does The Henry Kapono Foundation award?
In 2024, The Henry Kapono Foundation awarded 1 grants totaling $16K — an average of about $16K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Henry Kapono Foundation's EIN?
The Henry Kapono Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-0567345. 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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