The Liljestrand Foundation
The Liljestrand Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Honolulu, HI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.8M in total assets. In 2024, it made $532K in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $216K.
The Liljestrand Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $3,801,240
- +0.5% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $602,205
- +21.2% vs 2023
- Qualifying distributions (2024)
- $531,683
- +33.5% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $583,317
- +59.8% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,801,240 | $602,205 | $583,317 | $531,683 | $216,461 |
| 2023 | $3,781,846 | $496,717 | $365,040 | $398,369 | $203,197 |
| 2022 | $3,654,680 | $432,943 | $356,600 | $331,575 | $208,220 |
| 2021 | $3,579,857 | $519,705 | $323,969 | $248,533 | $81,740 |
| 2020 | $3,404,901 | $355,366 | $311,339 | — | $59,618 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Liljestrand Foundation is led by Shan Liljestrand, President since 2022 (on filings since 2021); 1 of 9 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Shan Liljestrand
President
Member → President, 2022
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristi Cardoso
Executive Di
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$60K (2020) → $101K (2024)
Brian Lam
Member
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dean Sakamoto
Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jack Gillmar
Secretary
Member → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Chapman
Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Victoria Durand
Member
On filings since 2022
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Ferraro
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sheryl Seaman
Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Robert H. Liljestrand (2020–2021) — President & Treasurer
- Former: Victoria Durand (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Joe Ferraro (2021) — Member
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $101K, to Kristi Cardoso (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about The Liljestrand Foundation
How large is The Liljestrand Foundation?
The Liljestrand Foundation reported $3.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $602K.
What is The Liljestrand Foundation?
The Liljestrand Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Honolulu, HI. It holds $3.8M in total assets as of 2024.
What is The Liljestrand Foundation's EIN?
The Liljestrand Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1319784. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 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 years 2020–2024
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