The Trustees of the Estate of Bernice Pauahi Bishop, operating as Kamehameha Schools, is a 501(c)(3) educational nonprofit organization based in Honolulu, Hawaii. Established under the will and codicils of Bernice Pauahi Bishop in 1885 and opened in 1887, the organization operates one of the largest private schools in the United States. It serves students from kindergarten through grade 12, operates 31 preschools, and provides educational extension programs including summer programs, grants, and K-3 reading programs.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$12.2B
+8.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$45.2M
+33.5% YoY
Grant Count
134
+21.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$337K
+9.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission Statement: Kamehameha Schools' mission is to fulfill Pauahi's desire to create educational opportunities in perpetuity to improve the capability and well-being of people of Hawaiian ancestry.
Primary Focus Areas:
- Elementary and secondary education (K-12)
- Preschool education
- Educational extension programs
- STEM education
- Human services
The organization gives preference to students of Hawaiian ancestry to the extent permitted by law and has continuously provided quality education for over 130 years.
Grantmaking
The organization's grant-making focuses on education, philanthropy, voluntarism, and grantmaking, with typical awards ranging from $5,000 to $14,332,075. The organization provides educational grants and supports education nonprofits through its grantmaking activities.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Primary funding focus areas include Hawaii, California, and Virginia, with the organization's main operations centered in Hawaii.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets: $12.17 billion
Annual Giving: $98.87 million
Total Revenue: Approximately $588.8 million to $917 million (depending on fiscal year)
Total Expenses: Approximately $426.6 million to $596.8 million (depending on fiscal year)
Tax-Exempt Status: Since February 1939
EIN: 99-0073480
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $12,171,215,830 | $11,241,089,771 | $11,621,172,512 |
| Revenue | $588,827,104 | $594,652,097 | $917,042,978 |
| Expenses | $1,408,154,627 | $629,784,667 | $596,797,807 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $396,488,767 | $409,720,127 | $739,781,779 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
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
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Institute for Native Pacific Education ($1,555,353), Aha Punana Leo ($1,532,681), Hookakoo Corporation ($1,040,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 50CAN INC WASHINGTON, DC | EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| AFTER-SCHOOL ALL-STARS HAWAII HONOLULU, HI | EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT | $160,000 |
| AHA PUNANA LEO HILO, HI | EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT | $1,532,681 |
| AINA ALLIANCE KAPAA, HI | EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT | $22,000 |
| AKAULA SCHOOL KAUNAKAKAI, HI | EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT | $156,400 |
| ALU LIKE INC HONOLULU, HI | EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT | $696,947 |
| ASSETS SCHOOLS HONOLULU, HI | EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| ASSOCIATION OF HAWAIIAN CIVIC CLUBS HONOLULU, HI | EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| AWAIAULU INC HONOLULU, HI | EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT | $70,000 |
| BIG ISLAND SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNCIL KEAAU, HI | EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT | $200,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Key executives include:
- L Jack Wong – CEO
- Elizabeth Hokada – Chief Investment Officer
- Timothy Slottow – EVP - Finance & CFO
- Darrel Hoke – EVP - Administration
- Eric Sonnenberg – VP - Legal Services & General Counsel
- Lauren Nahme – VP - Strategy & Innovation
- Kevin Cockett – VP - Communications/Chief Communications Officer
- T Ka'Eo Duarte – VP - Community Engagement & Resources
Trustees listed include Micah Kane, Robert Nobriga, and Lance Wilhelm.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TIMOTHY DONOHUE | CIO | 50 | $2,455,692 |
| L JACK WONG | CEO | 50 | $1,349,584 |
| BURTON YUEN | MANAGING DIR. - FIN'L ASSETS | 50 | $1,206,906 |
| CARA NAKAMURA | MANAGING DIR. - FIN'L ASSETS | 50 | $958,423 |
| JON IWATANI | MANAGING DIR. - FIN'L ASSETS | 50 | $951,152 |
| CHRISTOPHER PICCIONE | COO, FINANCIAL ASSETS | 50 | $889,375 |
| DAVID AMES | MANAGING DIR. - FIN'L ASSETS | 50 | $735,038 |
| MIA OKINAGA | VP INTERNAL AUDIT | 50 | $573,497 |
| DARREL HOKE | EVP - ADMINISTRATION | 50 | $523,464 |
| TARAN CHUN | HEAD OF SCHOOL - KAPALAMA | 50 | $437,595 |
| WALTER THOEMMES | MD, KS COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE | 50 | $398,676 |
| BENJAMIN SALAZAR | VP FINANCE & CFO | 50 | $373,566 |
| M KAHEALANI NAE'OLE-WONG | HEAD OF SCHOOL - BIG ISLAND | 50 | $364,797 |
| M NALANI FUJIMORI KAINA | GEN COUNSEL & VP | 50 | $401,436 |
| SCOTT PARKER | HEAD OF SCHOOL - MAUI | 50 | $356,928 |
| M WAI'ALE'ALE ARROYO | VP HI'IALO | 50 | $336,986 |
| T KA'EO DUARTE | VP AINA PAUAHI | 50 | $331,630 |
| SHELLI KIM | FORMER INTERIM HEAD-PRESCHOOLS | 50 | $274,146 |
| LAUREN NAHME | VP S&T (UNTIL 7/23) | 50 | $266,378 |
| SABRINA TOMA | FORMER INT. GEN COUNS, VP | 50 | $246,315 |
| CARRIE SHODA-SUTHERLAND | INTERIM VP S&T (7/23 - 11/23) | 50 | $205,902 |
| ANDREA KANNO | INT VP COMM & CCO(UNTIL 11/23) | 50 | $208,274 |
| KEHAU ABAD | VP S&E (AS OF 11/26) | 50 | $185,936 |
| ELLIOT MILLS | CHAIR/TRUSTEE | 10 | $199,859 |
| ROBERT NOBRIGA | TRUSTEE | 10 | $196,138 |
| CRYSTAL ROSE | TRUSTEE | 10 | $177,414 |
| JENNIFER GOODYEAR-KA'OPUA | TRUSTEE | 10 | $177,414 |
| MICHELLE KA'UHANE | TRUSTEE | 10 | $91,865 |
| LANCE WILHELM | FORMER TRUSTEE | — | $78,049 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Pauahi Foundation, affiliated with Kamehameha Schools, has been active in scholarship distribution, awarding over $700,000 in post-high school scholarships. The foundation received $1 million in scholarship funding from the Alaka'ina Foundation and is joining Kamehameha Schools as a cornerstone for advancement initiatives.
Trustees of the Estate of Bernice Pauahi Bishop (Kamehameha ...Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Trustees of the Estate of Bernice Pauahi fund?
**Mission Statement:** Kamehameha Schools' mission is to fulfill Pauahi's desire to create educational opportunities in perpetuity to improve the capability and well-being of people of Hawaiian ancestry. **Primary Focus Areas:** • Elementary and secondary education (K-12) • Preschool education • Educational extension programs • STEM education • Human services The organization gives preference to students of Hawaiian ancestry to the extent permitted by law and has continuously provided quality e…
How do I apply for a grant from Trustees of the Estate of Bernice Pauahi?
The organization's grant-making focuses on education, philanthropy, voluntarism, and grantmaking, with typical awards ranging from $5,000 to $14,332,075. The organization provides educational grants and supports education nonprofits through its grantmaking activities.
Where does Trustees of the Estate of Bernice Pauahi make grants?
Primary funding focus areas include Hawaii, California, and Virginia, with the organization's main operations centered in Hawaii.
What size grants does Trustees of the Estate of Bernice Pauahi award?
In 2024, Trustees of the Estate of Bernice Pauahi awarded 134 grants totaling $45.2M — an average of about $337K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Trustees of the Estate of Bernice Pauahi's EIN?
Trustees of the Estate of Bernice Pauahi's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-0073480. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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