The Roy H and Lorraine M Okumura
The Roy H and Lorraine M Okumura Foundation is a private foundation based in Kahului, Hawaii. Established in 2014, it operates as a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to supporting community initiatives and educational programs, with a particular emphasis on serving the Maui community.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$9.4M
+6.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$425K
-10.3% YoY
Grant Count
32
+6.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$13K
-16.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation primarily funds scholarships and tuition grants for the University of Hawaii Maui College foodservice program to help children and families overcome developmental learning challenges. Beyond education, the foundation supports a diverse range of community organizations and causes, including:
- Cultural heritage and arts preservation
- Veterans memorials and services
- Religious institutions
- Community support services
- Sports and recreation programs
- Family business development
Grantmaking
The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications and operates on an invite-only basis.
Grant Range
$10,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grantmaking is concentrated in Hawaii, with particular emphasis on Maui County and the broader Hawaiian Islands community.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $9,421,580
- Total Revenues: $509,641
- Total Expenses: $543,884
- Giving Rate: Approximately 5.0% of assets
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $8,830,000
- Total Revenues: $140,000
- Total Expenses: $490,000
The foundation maintains a substantial asset base relative to its annual giving, indicating a long-term commitment to sustained philanthropic activity.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $9,421,580 | $8,834,596 | $8,180,994 |
| Revenue | $509,641 | $140,238 | $228,361 |
| Expenses | $543,884 | $489,836 | $543,027 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $466,000 | $425,000 | $474,061 |
| Net Investment Income | $438,590 | $159,505 | $164,920 |
| Distributable Amount | $459,883 | $422,140 | $471,678 |
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
131 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NELSON T OKUMURA | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| NEAL H OKUMURA | VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| ALTON A NAKAGAWA | VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| ANGIE HARAMOTO | SECRETARY | 0.1 | — |
| ROGER S TACDOL | TREASURER | 1.1 | — |
| BRIAN TOKESHI | VICE PRESIDENT | 0.1 | — |
| CHERYL OKUMURA | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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