Tradewind Group Foundation
Tradewind Group Foundation is a private operating foundation based in Honolulu, Hawaii. Established in 2002, the foundation is affiliated with Tradewind Group, a purpose-driven organization operating a family of companies that employ 1,000 individuals across Hawaii. The foundation functions as the philanthropic arm of the Tradewind Group, channeling resources toward community development and social impact initiatives throughout the state.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$33.7M
+15.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.4M
+12.6% YoY
Grant Count
147
+21.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$9K
-7.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports organizations involved with arts and culture, education, health, youth development, human services, and other community sectors. The foundation emphasizes education and workforce development as key priorities, working through partnerships like the Hawaii Executive Collaborative to address issues important to Hawaii's communities.
A signature program is the Masayuki Tokioka Excellence in School Leadership Award, which annually honors public school principals demonstrating qualities of leadership including visionary, community-minded, and entrepreneurial spirit. The award recipient receives $15,000 for a school project plus an additional $10,000 award. Semi-finalists receive $2,000 each, and other nominees receive $1,000 and commemorative plaques.
Grantmaking
The foundation accepts applications year-round. Applicants should submit a letter to the foundation stating their request and the purpose of the organization.
Grant Range
$4,000
Average Grant
$9,000–$11,000
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grantmaking is concentrated in Hawaii, with all funding activity directed toward organizations and initiatives within the state.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (2024):
- Total assets: $33.7 million
- Annual revenue: $4.36 million
- Annual expenses: $1.46 million
- Total liabilities: $0
- Net investment income: $1.91 million
- Qualifying distributions: $1.42 million
Asset Growth: Total assets have grown from $10.2 million in 2011 to $33.7 million in 2024, representing significant growth in the foundation's endowment.
Tax Status: The foundation is classified as a 501(c)(3) organization and a private operating foundation. It received its IRS ruling in September 2002. Contributions are tax-deductible.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $33,749,312 | $29,210,343 | $22,874,532 |
| Revenue | $4,360,894 | $693,731 | $834,739 |
| Expenses | $1,462,602 | $1,318,275 | $1,308,203 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,422,958 | $1,273,309 | $1,255,542 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,913,924 | $736,638 | $804,980 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,519,038 | $1,387,807 | $1,198,595 |
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
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Franklin M Tokioka – Principal Officer
- Dana M Tokioka – President
- Tyler Tokioka – Principal Officer (listed in alternate source)
The foundation is governed by 6 officers and trustees.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRANKLIN M TOKIOKA | INCORPORATOR/DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TYLER M TOKIOKA | CHAIRMAN/SECRETARY/DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SCOTT A KUIOKA | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| DANA M TOKIOKA | PRESIDENT/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 10 | $48,240 |
| COLBERT M MATSUMOTO | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ROBERT KWH NOBRIGA | DIRECTOR | 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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