The Roy H and Lorraine M Okumura
The Roy H and Lorraine M Okumura is a private foundation based in Kahului, Hawaii. In 2024, it made 32 grants totaling $425,000, supporting organizations working in areas including health services, education, arts and culture, community services, and charitable assistance.
The Roy H and Lorraine M Okumura at a glance
In short: The Roy H and Lorraine M Okumura gave $425K across 32 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in Hawaii. 17% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $425,000
- -10.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 32
- +6.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,281
- -16.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $9,421,580
- +6.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (5 of 30, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Hawaii (88% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Roy H and Lorraine M Okumura
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 517, Kahului, HI 96733
Phone: (808) 877-5055
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Roy H and Lorraine M Okumura funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Emergency Assistance Foundation ($50K). Together the top 10 received $285K.
Grant Size Distribution
131 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 121 grants of 131 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 88% of grant dollars went to recipients in Hawaii and 12% to recipients in Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Roy H and Lorraine M Okumura open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 30 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $17K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $13K repeat.
- 83% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 32% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $425K (2024) to $680K (2020). In 2024 it made 32 grants totaling $425K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Assistance Foundation Dallas, TX | Provide essential financial assistance to individuals on the path to recovery following an unexpected disaster or personal hardship | $50,000 |
| Hale Makua Health Services Kahului, HI | Facility or equipment capital needs for nursing home foodservice operations | $25,000 |
| Kahului Hongwanji Mission (Honpa Hongwanji) Kahului, HI | Facility or Equipment Capital Needs for Church | $25,000 |
| Maui Arts & Cultural Center Kahului, HI | Facility or equipment capital needs for arts education, fine arts exhibits, perpetuation of hawaiian culture, community festivals and outreach programs | $25,000 |
| Maui Economic Development Board Inc Medb Kihei, HI | Medb Ke Alahele Education Fund (STEM Program) | $25,000 |
| Maui Health Foundation Wailuku, HI | Facility or equipment capital needs for foodservice operations of the hospital | $25,000 |
| Nisei Veterans Memorial Center Kahului, HI | For preschool and adult care center for the community's elderly and memorial center | $25,000 |
| Seabury Hall Makawao, HI | Facility or Equipment Capital Needs for School Facilities | $25,000 |
| Soroptimist International of the Americas Inc Kahului, HI | Tuition Grants or Scholarships | $25,000 |
| University of Hawaii Foundation Honolulu, HI | Support Family Business Center of Hawaii | $25,000 |
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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 | $9,421,580 | $509,641 | $543,884 | $425,000 | 32 | $466,000 | $438,590 | $459,883 |
| 2023 | $8,834,596 | $140,238 | $489,836 | $474,061 | 30 | $425,000 | $159,505 | $422,140 |
| 2022 | $8,180,994 | $228,361 | $543,027 | $520,000 | 24 | $474,061 | $164,920 | $471,678 |
| 2021 | $10,028,042 | $-441,824 | $606,089 | $626,000 | 21 | $520,000 | $22,431 | $519,179 |
| 2020 | $10,825,068 | $104,539 | $732,925 | $680,000 | 24 | — | — | $625,607 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Roy H and Lorraine M Okumura reported a distributable amount of $460K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations and purposes, including health services and hospital foodservice operations, school facilities, arts and cultural programs, scholarships, scouting, and disaster or hardship assistance.
Among the recipients, Seabury Hall describes its mission as fostering academic achievement and character; Hale Makua Health Services says it provides compassionate, personalized health services; and Maui Arts & Cultural Center says it promotes cultural, visual, and performing arts. The Nisei Veterans Memorial Center says it aims to inspire people through the legacy of Nisei veterans.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 32 grants totaling $425,000. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $50,000, with a median grant of $10,000.
The largest grant was $50,000 to Emergency Assistance Foundation to provide financial assistance after disasters or personal hardship. Other notable grants were $25,000 each to Hale Makua Health Services for nursing home foodservice facility or equipment needs; Kahului Hongwanji Mission for church facility or equipment needs; Maui Arts & Cultural Center for arts and cultural programs; Maui Economic Development Board for its Ke Alahele education fund; Maui Health Foundation for hospital foodservice facility or equipment needs; Nisei Veterans Memorial Center for its preschool, adult care center, and memorial center; Seabury Hall for school facilities; Soroptimist International of the Americas for tuition grants or scholarships; and University of Hawaii Foundation to support the Family Business Center of Hawaii. The foundation also gave $20,000 to Hawaii Hotel Industry Foundation for its charity walk.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Nelson T Okumura as president and director; Neal H Okumura and Alton A Nakagawa as vice presidents and directors; Angie Haramото as secretary; Roger S Tacdol as treasurer; Brian Tokeshi as vice president; and Cheryl Okumura as director.
The Roy H and Lorraine M Okumura is led by Nelson T. Okumura, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Nelson T. Okumura
President & Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alton A. Nakagawa
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Neal H. Okumura
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cheryl Okumura
Director
On filings since 2022
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Angie Haramoto
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Tokeshi
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roger S. Tacdol
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1.1 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 Roy H and Lorraine M Okumura
How much does The Roy H and Lorraine M Okumura give each year?
The Roy H and Lorraine M Okumura gave $425K across 32 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $474K across 30 grants.
What is The Roy H and Lorraine M Okumura's typical grant size?
The Roy H and Lorraine M Okumura's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $13,281, across 32 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Roy H and Lorraine M Okumura that year got $3K on average.
Where does The Roy H and Lorraine M Okumura give grants?
The Roy H and Lorraine M Okumura gives mostly in Hawaii: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Texas (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Kahului, HI (10 grants), Wailuku, HI (9 grants), Honolulu, HI (6 grants) and Makawao, HI (2 grants).
Does The Roy H and Lorraine M Okumura give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 32 grants with a stated purpose on The Roy H and Lorraine M Okumura's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Roy H and Lorraine M Okumura's largest grantees?
The Roy H and Lorraine M Okumura's largest 2024 grantees include Emergency Assistance Foundation ($50,000), University of Hawaii Foundation ($35,000 across 2 grants) and Hale Makua Health Services ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Roy H and Lorraine M Okumura?
The Roy H and Lorraine M Okumura reported $9.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $466K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $460K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Roy H and Lorraine M Okumura fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations and purposes, including health services and hospital foodservice operations, school facilities, arts and cultural programs, scholarships, scouting, and disaster or hardship assistance. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Roy H and Lorraine M Okumura?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Roy H and Lorraine M Okumura's EIN?
The Roy H and Lorraine M Okumura's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-0790491. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Roy H and Lorraine M Okumura accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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