Turtle Bay Foundation
Turtle Bay Foundation is a private foundation based in Kahuku, Hawaii. Its 2024 filing describes direct charitable activity as providing scholarships for students attending college.
Turtle Bay Foundation at a glance
In short: Turtle Bay Foundation gave $156K across 54 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Hawaii. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $156,000
- -0.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 54
- -5.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,889
- +5.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $511,595
- +57.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Hawaii (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Turtle Bay Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing names Kiele Muraco as the contact. It calls for one signed, one-sided application with no staples, along with the most recent financial statement or IRS Form 990. Applications are not accepted by email, and applicants should not submit anything that cannot be photocopied. The filing states no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- The filing lists October 14, 2021, a past deadline.
- Deadline
- The filing lists October 14, 2021, a past deadline.
- Contact
Application contact: Kiele Muraco
Mailing address: 57-091 Kamehameha Highway, Kahuku, HI 96731
Phone: (808) 447-6953
Email: info@turtlebayfoundation.com
Website: https://www.turtlebayfoundation.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Turtle Bay Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Angel Calaro ($1K). Together the top 4 received $4K.
Organizations only. It also paid 50 grants to individuals ($152,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
217 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 217 grants of 217 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Hawaii.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 54 itemized grants.
Cities
How Turtle Bay Foundation gives
- Giving grew 160% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2021 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $22K (2020) to $156K (2023). In 2024 it made 54 grants totaling $156K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 50 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $152,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $511,595 | $346,445 | $163,197 | $156,000 | 54 | — | — |
| 2023 | $325,347 | $216,523 | $162,934 | $156,400 | 57 | — | — |
| 2022 | $271,758 | $290,464 | $107,877 | $101,000 | 41 | — | — |
| 2021 | $89,171 | $71,846 | $70,505 | $60,000 | 47 | $70,505 | $2,934 |
| 2020 | $87,830 | $109,794 | $22,118 | $21,500 | 18 | — | $1,225 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated direct charitable activity is scholarships for college students. Its 2024 grants were to individual recipients in Hawaii, and the listed purposes were scholarships.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 54 grants totaling $156,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $10,000, with a median of $1,000. The largest listed awards were six $10,000 scholarships and six $5,000 scholarships, all to individual recipients in Hawaii.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Travis Joerger, Anela Olevao, Kiele Muraco, Carol Feinga, and Lynette Eugenio as trustees, and Jon Gersonde as president.
Turtle Bay Foundation is led by Jon Gersonde, President on the 2024 filing; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jon Gersonde
President
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carol Feinga
Trustee
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kiele Muraco
Trustee
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Travis Joerger
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anela Olevao
Trustee
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lynette Eugenio
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Tom Donovan (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Amanda Vendiola (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Jerry Gibson (2020) — Trustee
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 Turtle Bay Foundation
How much does Turtle Bay Foundation give each year?
Turtle Bay Foundation gave $156K across 54 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $156K across 57 grants.
What is Turtle Bay Foundation's typical grant size?
Turtle Bay Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,889, across 54 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Turtle Bay Foundation give grants?
Turtle Bay Foundation gives mostly in Hawaii: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Turtle Bay Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 54 grants with a stated purpose on Turtle Bay Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (52 grants).
Who are Turtle Bay Foundation's largest grantees?
Turtle Bay Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Angel Calaro ($1,000), Puala Burke ($1,000) and Anjraea Tofa ($1,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 50 grants to individuals ($152,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 2% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Turtle Bay Foundation?
Turtle Bay Foundation reported $512K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $346K.
What does Turtle Bay Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated direct charitable activity is scholarships for college students. Its 2024 grants were to individual recipients in Hawaii, and the listed purposes were scholarships. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Turtle Bay Foundation?
The filing names Kiele Muraco as the contact. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Turtle Bay Foundation's EIN?
Turtle Bay Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-5305673. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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