The Ifuku Family Foundation
The Ifuku Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Honolulu, HI. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 6 grants totaling $2.2M. Net investment income was $34K.
The Ifuku Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Ifuku Family Foundation gave $2.2M across 6 grants in 2020 (avg $361K), mostly in Hawaii. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $2,166,041
- Grants made (2020)
- 6
- Average grant
- $361,007
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Primary geography
- Hawaii (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who The Ifuku Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Hawaii Community Foundation ($2.1M). Together the top 6 received $2.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 6 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 6 grants totaling $2.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii Community Foundation Honolulu, HI | The foundation's trustees desired to transition the foundation's administration, management and operations to an organization that would continue with the founders primary charitable purpose of the foundation. Hawaii community foundation (HCF). HCF is a steward of more than 950 funds, created by donors who desire to transform lives and improve communities. HCF works with donors to tailor a program which is donor specific. For more than 100 years HCF has worked with donors to make a difference in the community. | $2,143,041 |
| Hawaii Public Radio Honolulu, HI | Support Programming and Operations of the Station | $5,000 |
| Hawaii Food Bank Honolulu, HI | Support Covid Food Relief Program | $5,000 |
| The Resilience Fund Honolulu, HI | Support Covid Relief Programs | $5,000 |
| Hawaii Salvation Army Honolulu, HI | Support Covid Food Relief Program | $5,000 |
| Fern Elementary School Honolulu, HI | Provided 50% salary for band teacher to create a new band program; helped to restore donated instruments. | $3,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $59,116 | $2,191,918 | $2,166,041 | 6 | $34,014 | $82,536 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Ifuku Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $83K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Ifuku Family Foundation is led by Sherie Gusukuma, President on the 2020 filing; none of the 2 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Sherie Gusukuma
President
New on the 2020 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Seiki Ifuku
Vice President & Secretary
New on the 2020 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 Ifuku Family Foundation
How much does The Ifuku Family Foundation give each year?
The Ifuku Family Foundation gave $2.2M across 6 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Ifuku Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Ifuku Family Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $5,000, and its average grant was $361,007, across 6 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Ifuku Family Foundation give grants?
The Ifuku Family Foundation gives mostly in Hawaii: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Honolulu, HI (6 grants).
Does The Ifuku Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2020: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on The Ifuku Family Foundation's 2020 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Ifuku Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Ifuku Family Foundation's largest 2020 grantees include Hawaii Community Foundation ($2,143,041), Hawaii Public Radio ($5,000) and Hawaii Food Bank ($5,000), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 99% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
What is The Ifuku Family Foundation?
The Ifuku Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Honolulu, HI.
How much is The Ifuku Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, The Ifuku Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $83K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Ifuku Family Foundation's EIN?
The Ifuku Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-0335904. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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