The Public Health Fund
The Public Health Fund is a private foundation focused on Community and economic development, based in HONOLULU, HI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $100K. Net investment income was $36K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.1M
+3.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$100K
-9.1% YoY
Grant Count
3
-50.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$33K
+81.8% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Public Health Fund reported a distributable amount of $99K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About The Public Health Fund
Based on IRS filings
The Public Health Fund is a private foundation focused on Community and economic development, based in HONOLULU, HI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $100K. Net investment income was $36K.
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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 | $2,067,787 | $2,003,065 | $1,994,445 |
| Revenue | $53,246 | $68,035 | $91,715 |
| Expenses | $160,907 | $170,296 | $111,446 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $131,610 | $141,296 | $80,990 |
| Net Investment Income | $36,414 | $39,585 | $62,123 |
| Distributable Amount | $98,536 | $96,562 | $111,714 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii ($50,000), The Pantry by Feeding Hawaii Together ($25,000), Helping Hands Hawaii ($25,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| THE PANTRY BY FEEDING HAWAII TOGETHER HONOLULU, HI | FY24 GRANT FOR IMPROVEMENTS FOR REFRIGERATION SYSTEM | $25,000 |
| HELPING HANDS HAWAII HONOLULU, HI | FY24 GRANT FOR INTERPRETER TRAINING | $25,000 |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF HAWAII HONOLULU, HI | SPALDING CLUBHOUSE - GREAT FUTURES AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM | $50,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF HAWAII | TRUSTEE | 1 | $30,000 |
| KU'UHAKU PARK | PAST CHAIR | 0.25 | — |
| DAVID OKABE | CHAIR | 0.25 | — |
| MIKE CHING | CHAIR-ELECT | 0.25 | — |
| DENISE HAYASHI YAMAGUCHI | VICE CHAIR | 0.25 | — |
| JASON FUJITA | 2ND VICE CHAIR | 0.25 | — |
| GALEN NAKAMURA | CHAIR, BUDGET FINANCE & INV COMMITTEE | 0.25 | — |
| JOHN AETO | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| BEVERLY AMENT | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| NELSON BEFITEL | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| TRAN CHINERY | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| TRINI KAOPUIKI CLARK | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| HEATHER CUTTER | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| JENNIFER DIESMAN | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| MARY FASTENAU | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| BUTCH GALDEIRA | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| STEVE GOLDEN | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| JASON HIGA | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| JEFF HIGASHI | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| KENDALL HORNER | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| KAREY KAPOI | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| KENDRA KAWAI | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| BRIAN KEALOHA | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| STAN MASAMITSU | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| BLAINE MIYASATO | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| BIANCA MORDASINI | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| DIANE MURAKAMI | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| GARY ODA | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| MEGUMI SAKAE | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| ED SCHULTZ | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| KYLE SHELLY | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| VASSILIS SYRMOS | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| CRAIG TAKAMINE | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| JUSTIN YOSHINO | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| STEVEN TERUYA | EX-OFFICIO | 0.25 | — |
| DOUG SIMONS | EX-OFFICIO | 0.25 | — |
| MARK PERRIELLO | EX-OFFICIO | 0.25 | — |
| WENDY LAROS | EX-OFFICIO | 0.25 | — |
| CINDY FEGUERRES | EX-OFFICIO | 0.25 | — |
| PAMELA TUMPAP | EX-OFFICIO | 0.25 | — |
| ROB STEPHENSON | EX-OFFICIO | 0.25 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Public Health Fund?
The Public Health Fund is a private foundation focused on Community and economic development, based in HONOLULU, HI. It holds $2.1M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is The Public Health Fund?
As of 2024, The Public Health Fund holds $2.1M in total assets with $53K in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $100K in 2024.
Where does The Public Health Fund operate?
The Public Health Fund has awarded grants in Hawaii.
What size grants does The Public Health Fund award?
In 2024, The Public Health Fund awarded 3 grants totaling $100K — an average of about $33K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is The Public Health Fund required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Public Health Fund reported a distributable amount of $99K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Public Health Fund's EIN?
The Public Health Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-6010618. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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