The Kohanaiki Foundation
To serve the youth of Hawaii through its support for culture, science, education and recreation.
The Kohanaiki Foundation at a glance
In short: The Kohanaiki Foundation gave $118K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $118K), mostly in Hawaii. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $118,000
- -57.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $118,000
- -57.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $118,000
- Total assets
- $179,761
- +40.6% 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.
Who The Kohanaiki Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Hawaii Community Foundation ($118K).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 3 grants of 6 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Kohanaiki Foundation gives
- Giving grew 162% 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $45K (2021) to $275K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $118K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii Community Foundation Honolulu, HI | The grant was given to this organization, who in turn distributes money to other recipients selected by the kohanaiki foundation. Hawaii community foundation will verify the qualifications of the receipients, selected by the kohanaiki foundation. | $118,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $179,761 | $151,171 | $128,920 | $118,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | $127,852 | $186,924 | $316,406 | $275,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | $257,334 | $282,334 | $200,799 | $200,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | $175,799 | $212,377 | $46,552 | $45,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | $53,112 | $1,250 | $213,243 | $210,000 | 2 |
| 2019 | $274,519 | $193,414 | $140,261 | $125,000 | 1 |
About The Kohanaiki Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Kohanaiki Foundation is a public charity, based in Kailuakona, HI. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $180K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $118K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Kohanaiki Foundation is led by Steven Rose, President & Director on every filing since 2023; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Steven Rose
President & Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Derrick Fukumoto
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Reese
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gregory Lipinski
Vice President, Secretary & Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Allison Aganus (2019–2022) — President & Director
- Former: Christopher Koepper (2019–2022) — Vice President, Secretary & Director
- Former: Reginald Lee (2019–2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Kohanaiki Foundation
How much does The Kohanaiki Foundation give each year?
The Kohanaiki Foundation gave $118K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $275K across 1 grant.
How large is The Kohanaiki Foundation?
The Kohanaiki Foundation reported $180K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $151K.
Where does The Kohanaiki Foundation operate?
The Kohanaiki Foundation has awarded grants in Hawaii.
What is The Kohanaiki Foundation's EIN?
The Kohanaiki Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-4611634. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS November 16, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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