The Robert M and Alice K Fujimoto
The Robert M and Alice K Fujimoto is a private foundation, based in Hilo, HI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $149K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $24K. Net investment income was $5K.
The Robert M and Alice K Fujimoto at a glance
In short: The Robert M and Alice K Fujimoto gave $24K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Hawaii. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $24,000
- +4.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,800
- +4.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $148,829
- -12.6% 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 M and Alice K Fujimoto funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Uh Foundation ($15K). Together the top 5 received $24K.
Grant Size Distribution
37 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 37 grants of 37 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Robert M and Alice K Fujimoto gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+9%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 67% 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 $22K (2021) to $35K (2020). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $24K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Uh Foundation Honolulu, HI | Fujimoto Family Scholarship Fund | $15,000 |
| Hawaii Science & Technology Museum Hilo, HI | Unrestricted Gift | $4,000 |
| BSA Aloha Council Honolulu, HI | Unrestricted Operations | $2,500 |
| Hilo High School Foundation Hilo, HI | Unrestricted Gift | $1,500 |
| Hawaii Island Humane Society Holualoa, HI | Unrestricted Gift | $1,000 |
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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 | $148,829 | $6,507 | $27,993 | $24,000 | 5 | $25,293 | $5,214 | $37,935 |
| 2023 | $170,315 | $68,543 | $26,212 | $23,000 | 5 | $24,174 | $67,366 | $31,540 |
| 2022 | $127,984 | $35,534 | $25,656 | $23,500 | 9 | $24,574 | $34,461 | $29,417 |
| 2021 | $118,106 | $3,531 | $23,994 | $22,000 | 8 | $22,995 | $2,572 | $28,361 |
| 2020 | $138,569 | $10,367 | $38,475 | $34,710 | 10 | — | $274 | $21,466 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Robert M and Alice K Fujimoto reported a distributable amount of $38K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Robert M and Alice K Fujimoto is led by Wendy Matsuura, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Wendy Matsuura
President
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joan Fujimoto
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roberta F. Chu
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 M and Alice K Fujimoto
How much does The Robert M and Alice K Fujimoto give each year?
The Robert M and Alice K Fujimoto gave $24K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $23K across 5 grants.
What is The Robert M and Alice K Fujimoto's typical grant size?
The Robert M and Alice K Fujimoto's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $4,800, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Robert M and Alice K Fujimoto give grants?
The Robert M and Alice K Fujimoto gives mostly in Hawaii: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Honolulu, HI (2 grants) and Hilo, HI (2 grants).
Does The Robert M and Alice K Fujimoto give general operating support?
Yes: 80% of The Robert M and Alice K Fujimoto's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Robert M and Alice K Fujimoto's largest grantees?
The Robert M and Alice K Fujimoto's largest 2024 grantees include Uh Foundation ($15,000), Hawaii Science & Technology Museum ($4,000) and BSA Aloha Council ($2,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 90% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Robert M and Alice K Fujimoto?
The Robert M and Alice K Fujimoto reported $149K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $25K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $38K (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.
What is The Robert M and Alice K Fujimoto's EIN?
The Robert M and Alice K Fujimoto's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-0319803. 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
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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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