The Honda Foundation
The Honda Foundation is a private foundation established in 1989 and based in Honolulu, Hawaii. As a 501(c)(3) organization, it operates as a non-operating private foundation with tax-exempt status since March 1990. The foundation's primary purpose is to use income generated from investments to fund charitable contributions and cover foundation expenses.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.6M
+4.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$222K
-6.3% YoY
Grant Count
23
+9.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$10K
-14.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation gives primarily for education and supports general, cultural, and educational causes. Its grantmaking focuses on education, philanthropy, voluntarism, and human services.
Grantmaking
Applicants should submit a letter and brief description of charitable purpose.
Grant Range
range: $100 to $160,410
Average Grant
$13,000–$14,000
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports organizations across multiple states, with primary funding regions including:
- Hawaii (primary focus)
- California
- New York
- Pennsylvania
- New Jersey
- Virginia
- Washington, D.C.
The foundation supports various U.S. cities including Honolulu, Los Angeles, New York, and Washington, D.C.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $4.57 million
- Total Revenue: $442,921–$507,581
- Total Expenses: $267,773–$267,996
- Total Liabilities: $0
- Net Income: $175,148
The foundation operates with zero employees and maintains no outstanding liabilities.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,572,284 | $4,397,136 | $4,157,551 |
| Revenue | $442,921 | $507,581 | $258,709 |
| Expenses | $267,773 | $267,996 | $297,720 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $222,212 | $237,162 | $260,862 |
| Net Investment Income | $431,002 | $496,849 | $246,344 |
| Distributable Amount | $228,580 | $206,622 | $232,522 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
107 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Honda Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- James A. Honda – President and Secretary
- Erika Honda – Vice President and Treasurer
- Alex Shimizu – Assistant Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer
None of the key personnel receive compensation for their roles.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ERIKA HONDA | VICE PRES & TREASURER | — | — |
| JAMES A HONDA | PRESIDENT & SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| ALEX SHIMIZU | ASST VP, SECRETARY & TREASURER | — | — |
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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