HAWAI`I PEOPLE`S FUND SUPPORTS, FUNDS, AND AMPLIFIES THE WORK OF HAWAI`I- BASED GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATIONS CHALLENGING SYSTEMS OF OPPRESSION. HAWAI`I PEOPLE'S FUND IS A UNIQUE PARTNERSHIP OF ACTIVISTS AND DONORS PROPELLING A GRASSROOTS MOVEMENT TO ELIMINATE OPPRESSION AND INJUSTICE IN PURSUIT OF A JUST, EQUITABLE, AND SUSTAINABLE HAWAI`I. HPF FUNDS, SUPPORT, AND AMPLIFIES THE WORK OF GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATIONS CHALLENGING SYSTEMS OF OPPRESSION. HAWAI`I PEOPLE'S FUND STRIVES TO SERVE AS A MODEL FOR PROGRESSIVE, INFORMED PHILANTHROPY. COMMUNITY-RAISED FUNDS ARE REDISTRIBUTED THROUGH A CONSENSUS-BASED, ACTIVIST-EMPOWERED GRANTMAKING PROCESS, PROVIDING FINANCIAL RESOURCES, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, AND UNIQUE NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES TO HAWAI`I-BASED GRASSROOTS MOVEMENT BUILDERS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$9.0M
+167.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.2M
+136.3% YoY
Grant Count
54
+74.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$22K
+35.7% YoY
About The People's Fund
Based on IRS filings
The People's Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in HONOLULU, HI. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $9.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 54 grants totaling $1.2M. Net investment income was $75K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $8,999,742 | $3,366,860 | $2,723,640 |
| Revenue | $7,275,703 | $1,350,394 | $1,317,256 |
| Expenses | $1,743,688 | $856,661 | $742,682 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $74,551 | $32,507 | $29,678 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
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
144 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from The People's Fund
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Hawaii Peace & Justice ($88,883), Ko'ihonua ($67,686), Hawaii Workers Center ($46,958).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 7TH GEN FUND FOR INDIGENOUS PEOPLES ARCATA, CA | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $40,898 |
| A JEWISH VOICE FOR PEACE INC BERKELEY, CA | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| CHUUK LANGUAGE & CULTURE ASSOC WAIPAHU, HI | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $5,873 |
| EA ECOVERSITY HILO, HI | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $15,753 |
| EKOLU MEA NUI KAILUA, HI | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| FRIENDS OF THE FUTURE KAMUELA, HI | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| GRANTS CENTRAL STATION KIHEI, HI | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $27,500 |
| GRASSROOTS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT KEAAU, HI | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $25,873 |
| HAWAII ALLIANCE FOR PROGRESSIVE ACT KAPAA, HI | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| HAWAII APPLESEED CENTER FOR LAW & E HONOLULU, HI | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $13,800 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NATALIE DEBIASI | PRESIDENT FR | 2.5 | — |
| MATTHEW ING | PRESIDENT TO | 2.5 | $100 |
| ASHLEY GALACGAC | SECRETARY | 2.5 | $100 |
| JONATHAN FISK | TREASURER | 2.5 | $100 |
| SAGE KEALOHI QUIAMNO | DIRECTOR | 2.5 | — |
| NICOLE CRISTOBAL | DIRECTOR | 2.5 | — |
| JAMES MAUNAKEA SECRITARIO | DIRECTOR | 2.5 | — |
| MEA ALOHA SPADY | DIRECTOR SIN | 2.5 | — |
| HINA KAOPUA-CANONIGO | DIRECTOR SIN | 2.5 | — |
| LESLEY MICKY HUIHUI | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $80,021 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The People's Fund?
The People's Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in HONOLULU, HI. It holds $9.0M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is The People's Fund?
As of 2024, The People's Fund holds $9.0M in total assets with $7.3M in annual revenue. It awarded 54 grants totaling $1.2M in 2024.
Where does The People's Fund operate?
The People's Fund has awarded grants in California, Hawaii.
What size grants does The People's Fund award?
In 2024, The People's Fund awarded 54 grants totaling $1.2M — an average of about $22K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The People's Fund's EIN?
The People's Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7250803. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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Browse active grant opportunities in The People's Fund's focus areas in our free grants database
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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