Tua Foundation
THE TUA FOUNDATION IS A 501(c)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO THE SUPPORT OF YOUTH INITIATIVES, HEALTH AND WELLNESS, AND CHARITABLE CAUSES.
Tua Foundation at a glance
In short: Tua Foundation gave $192K across 8 grants in 2023 (avg $24K), mostly in Hawaii. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $191,988
- +4.9% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 8
- +33.3% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $23,999
- -21.3% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $26,099
- Total assets
- $110,091
- +89.4% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- Hawaii (57% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Tua Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Maui Food Bank ($27K). Together the top 8 received $192K.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 22 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $183K (2022) to $229K (2021). In 2023 it made 8 grants totaling $192K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maui Food Bank Wailuku, HI | Program Services | $27,197 |
| Hawaii Commmunity Foundation Kahului, HI | Program Services | $27,197 |
| Aloha United Way Honolulu, HI | Program Services | $27,197 |
| American Red Cross of Hawaii Honolulu, HI | Program Services | $27,197 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Miami Miami, FL | Program Services | $25,000 |
| Special Olympics Florida Clermont, FL | Program Services | $25,000 |
| Jason Taylor Foundation Fort Lauderdale, FL | Program Services | $25,000 |
| Agile Sports Technologies DBA Hudl Lincoln, NE | Program Services | $8,200 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $110,091 | $330,746 | $278,796 | $191,988 | 8 | $4 |
| 2022 | $58,141 | $313,791 | $308,178 | $183,000 | 6 | $3 |
| 2021 | $52,527 | $312,740 | $321,168 | $229,001 | 8 | — |
| 2020 | $60,954 | $122,902 | $61,948 | — | — | — |
About Tua Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Tua Foundation is a public charity focused on Youth Development, based in Austin, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $110K in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 8 grants totaling $192K. Net investment income was $4.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Tua Foundation is led by Tuaniga Tagovailoa, Chairman on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Tuaniga Tagovailoa
Chairman
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Diane Tagovailoa
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jesse Sapolu
Vice Chairman
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
June Jones
Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vai Sikahema
Member
Abington Road → Member, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Tua Foundation
How much does Tua Foundation give each year?
Tua Foundation gave $192K across 8 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990. In 2022 it gave $183K across 6 grants.
What is Tua Foundation's typical grant size?
Tua Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $26,099, and its average grant was $23,999, across 8 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990.
Where does Tua Foundation give grants?
Tua Foundation gives mostly in Hawaii: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (39%). The most frequent recipient cities were Honolulu, HI (2 grants).
Does Tua Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Tua Foundation's 2023 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Services" (8 grants).
Who are Tua Foundation's largest grantees?
Tua Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Maui Food Bank ($27,197), Hawaii Commmunity Foundation ($27,197) and Aloha United Way ($27,197), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How large is Tua Foundation?
Tua Foundation reported $110K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $331K.
What is Tua Foundation?
Tua Foundation is a public charity focused on Youth Development, based in Austin, TX. It holds $110K in total assets as of 2023.
What is Tua Foundation's EIN?
Tua Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-0831826. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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