The O L Moore Foundation
The O L Moore Foundation is a private foundation located in Wilmington, Delaware (EIN 36-6101149). Its 2024 grants went to charitable organizations including schools, cultural and community organizations, and environmental groups.
The O L Moore Foundation at a glance
In short: The O L Moore Foundation gave $149K across 45 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Hawaii. 47% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $148,500
- +27.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 45
- +32.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,300
- -3.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $2,667,537
- +15.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 47% first-time grantees (20 of 43, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Hawaii (63% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated November 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The O L Moore Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The O L Moore Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Lahaina Restoration Foundation ($20K). Together the top 10 received $80K.
Grant Size Distribution
188 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 188 grants of 188 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Hawaii recipients received 52% of grant dollars, Oregon recipients 21%, California recipients 10%, Florida recipients 7%, and Ohio recipients 4%. Listed recipients were also located in Indiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 45 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The O L Moore Foundation open to new grantees?
47%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 20 of 43 grantees (47%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 49% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+3%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 104% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $115K (2020) to $149K (2025). In 2025 it made 45 grants totaling $149K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lahaina Restoration Foundation Puunene, HI | To be used to purchase tools/power tools | $20,000 |
| Lahainaluna High School Lahaina, HI | Scholarship fund | $20,000 |
| Episcopal Diocese of Oregon Milwaukie, OR | St. Bartholomew Church 11265 SW Cabot St, Beaverton, OR 97005 | $5,000 |
| Ka Lima O Maui Ltd Wailuku, HI | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Lele Aloha Kahului, HI | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| NA Hoaloha-Maui Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers Wailuku, HI | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Pacific University Forest Grove, OR | Na Haumana O Hawai'i | $5,000 |
| University of Florida Foundation Inc Gainesville, FL | UF College of Veterinary Medicine | $5,000 |
| Ka Aha Lahui O Olekona Beaverton, OR | Ka Lei Hali'a O Ka Lokelani-to help replace mirrors in the studio | $4,000 |
| Maui Humane Society Inc Puunene, HI | General & Unrestricted | $3,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,667,537 | $550,868 | $199,711 | $148,500 | 45 | $172,425 | $533,275 | $165,068 |
| 2024 | $2,316,380 | $396,947 | $164,041 | $116,600 | 34 | $141,749 | $375,855 | $157,552 |
| 2023 | $2,085,667 | $151,901 | $181,901 | $147,000 | 36 | $165,093 | $135,093 | $143,062 |
| 2022 | $2,115,667 | $102,130 | $181,914 | $144,500 | 40 | $164,835 | $85,051 | $147,330 |
| 2021 | $2,195,451 | $108,400 | $169,438 | $127,000 | 33 | $139,605 | $89,398 | $167,195 |
| 2020 | $2,256,489 | $96,607 | $150,263 | $114,500 | 31 | — | $79,861 | $139,718 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The O L Moore Foundation reported a distributable amount of $165K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for organizations whose work spans education, Native Hawaiian culture, community services, and environmental conservation. For example, Ka Lima O Maui describes its mission as providing vocational training for disabled and economically disadvantaged people in Maui County; Napili Kai Foundation says it educates children in Hawaiian history, arts, language, and traditions; and Maui Nui Marine Resource Council describes work to protect and restore coastal and ocean ecosystems.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 34 grants totaling $116,600. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $20,000, with a median of $2,000. Among the largest grants were $20,000 to Lahainaluna High School; $10,000 to Ka Lima O Maui; $7,000 to Maui Nui Marine Resource Council; and $5,000 each to Episcopal Diocese of Oregon, Lahaina Restoration Foundation, Napili Kai Foundation, Pacific University, The United Church of Christ, and University of Florida Foundation. Its 2025 filing, the latest on this page, reports 45 grants totaling $148,500.
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Peter E Mahuna as President, Treasurer, and Director; Sandra O Mahuna Kukahiko as Vice President and Director; Shawna Mahuna as Director and Secretary; and D Brian Mahuna, Deborah M Mahuna, Joshua L Moore, and Thomas Thayer as Directors.
The O L Moore Foundation is led by Peter E Mahuna, President, Director & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 15 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Peter E Mahuna
President, Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian M Mahuna
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sandra O Mahuna Kukahiko
Vice President & Director
Director → Vice President & Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shawna Mahuna
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joshua L Moore
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Thayer
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
D Brian Mahuna
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deborah M Mahuna
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alia Mahuna-Cantu
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eala Kukahiko
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Koa Mahuna
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Liana Gonsalves
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nohealani Mahuna
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sabrina Mahuna
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shelton Mahuna
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: William E Moore (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Dee Anne Mahuna (2021–2023) — Irector
- Former: Laura Keyhani-Moore (2023) — Director
- Former: Laurie Keyhani-Moore (2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 O L Moore Foundation
How much does The O L Moore Foundation give each year?
The O L Moore Foundation gave $149K across 45 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $117K across 34 grants.
What is The O L Moore Foundation's typical grant size?
The O L Moore Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $3,300, across 45 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The O L Moore Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does The O L Moore Foundation give grants?
The O L Moore Foundation gives mostly in Hawaii: 63% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Oregon (22%) and California (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Wailuku, HI (9 grants), Lahaina, HI (6 grants), Los Angeles, CA (3 grants) and Portland, OR (3 grants).
Does The O L Moore Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 64% of The O L Moore Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (29 of 45) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The O L Moore Foundation's largest grantees?
The O L Moore Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Lahaina Restoration Foundation ($20,000), Lahainaluna High School ($20,000) and All Pono ($5,500 across 2 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The O L Moore Foundation?
The O L Moore Foundation reported $2.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $172K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $165K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The O L Moore Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for organizations whose work spans education, Native Hawaiian culture, community services, and environmental conservation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The O L Moore Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The O L Moore Foundation's EIN?
The O L Moore Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-6101149. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The O L Moore Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 22, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 20, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The O L Moore Foundation funds
Education Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- UK Annual Writing Award: 'Pleasure in the Task of Writing' £250 (1st prize); £50 (runners-up); books for school library · Due November 5, 2026
- Nellie Mae Event Sponsorship Fund Grant Up to US $5,000 · Due November 5, 2026
- Rubin and Gloria Feldman Family Educational Institute Up to $5,000 · Due November 5, 2026
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