The Robert F Lange Foundation
The Robert F Lange Foundation is a private foundation, based in Honolulu, HI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $8.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $379K. Net investment income was $777K.
The Robert F Lange Foundation at a glance
In short: The Robert F Lange Foundation gave $379K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $190K), mostly in Hawaii. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $379,264
- -0.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $189,632
- -0.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $189,632
- Total assets
- $8,743,131
- +4.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Hawaii (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Robert F Lange Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Child & Family Service ($195K). Together the top 2 received $379K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 11 grants of 12 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Robert F Lange Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+5%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 72% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $330K (2022) to $380K (2023). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $379K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Child & Family Service EWA Beach, HI | 2024 Grant for Malama 'Ola E 'Ohana Program | $195,000 |
| The Honolulu Academy of Arts Honolulu, HI | Grant Request | $184,264 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,743,131 | $915,009 | $503,540 | $379,264 | 2 | $379,264 | $776,898 | $526,817 |
| 2023 | $8,331,662 | $363,766 | $496,153 | $380,000 | 2 | $380,006 | $238,614 | $479,047 |
| 2022 | $8,465,623 | $497,865 | $507,721 | $330,000 | 2 | $339,011 | $357,130 | $491,166 |
| 2021 | $8,476,734 | $1,380,839 | $487,995 | $359,600 | 4 | $395,738 | $1,290,143 | $184,792 |
| 2020 | $7,584,061 | $100,709 | $500,391 | $365,000 | 2 | — | $111,877 | $449,739 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Robert F Lange Foundation reported a distributable amount of $527K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Robert F Lange Foundation is led by David Franklin, President & Director since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Franklin
President & Director
Vice President & Director → President & Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Bank Of Hawaii
Agent for Trustee
Fiscal Agent → Agent for Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marilynn Matsumoto
Treasurer, Secretary & Director
Treasurer, Secretary & Director → Treasury, Secretary & Director, 2022
Treasury, Secretary & Director → Treasurer, Secretary & Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary F. Williamson
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Patti Lyons
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ruedi F. Thoeni
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: John Lockwood (2020) — President & Director
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Robert F Lange Foundation
How much does The Robert F Lange Foundation give each year?
The Robert F Lange Foundation gave $379K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $380K across 2 grants.
How large is The Robert F Lange Foundation?
The Robert F Lange Foundation reported $8.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $379K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $527K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
Where does The Robert F Lange Foundation operate?
The Robert F Lange Foundation has awarded grants in Hawaii.
What is The Robert F Lange Foundation's EIN?
The Robert F Lange Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7241511. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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