TO EDUCATE AND EQUIP YOUNG PEOPLE FROM ALL NATIONS IN SPIRITUALITY, INTEGRITY, PERSONAL LIFE SKILLS, AND BUSINESS SKILLS TO BE MULTIPLIED AROUND THE WORLD.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$44.3M
+1.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$505K
-30.4% YoY
Grant Count
8
+33.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$63K
-47.8% YoY
About University of the Nations
Based on IRS filings
University of the Nations is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in KAILUAKONA, HI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $44.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $505K. Net investment income was $184K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $44,310,252 | $43,606,664 | $41,462,726 |
| Revenue | $35,222,291 | $31,684,442 | $30,442,287 |
| Expenses | $34,248,859 | $30,962,273 | $27,844,610 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $183,867 | $35,535 | $-77,912 |
| 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 8 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Ywam Ships Kona ($186,230), Ywam-los Angeles ($119,071), Antioch Ministries ($73,825).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AHUALANI KAILUAKONA, HI | YWAM MINISTRY | $24,200 |
| HUI O HANOHANA KAILUAKONA, HI | HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE | $11,554 |
| KAIROS GLOBAL INC COLORADO SPRINGS, CO | FOREIGN MINISTRY CTR | $19,200 |
| YWAM F&F NASHVILLE NASHVILLE, TN | YWAM MINISTRY | $50,004 |
| YWAM SHIPS KONA KAILUAKONA, HI | FOREIGN BASE SUPPORT | $186,230 |
| YWAM-LOS ANGELES LAKE VIEW TERRACE, CA | BIBLE TRANSLATION | $119,071 |
| ANTIOCH MINISTRIES WACO, TX | YWAM MINISTRY | $73,825 |
| S4CA INC NASHVILLE, TN | YWAM MINISTRY | $20,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID JOEL HAMILTON | PRESIDENT | 50 | $64,371 |
| SUNAWH PARK | TREASURER | 50 | $46,762 |
| DAVE BATEMAN | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| KAREN CURTIS | CHAIR | 5 | — |
| MICHAEL BERG | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| PAUL CHILDERS | TRUSTEE | 50 | $79,000 |
| BETTY KWONG | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| LYNN GREEN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| TOM WADDLE | TRUSTEE | 4 | — |
| MARTIN REDIGER | CFO/TRUSTEE | 4 | $2,970 |
| WALTER FENNER | CFO | 40 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is University of the Nations?
University of the Nations is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in KAILUAKONA, HI. It holds $44.3M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is University of the Nations?
As of 2024, University of the Nations holds $44.3M in total assets with $35.2M in annual revenue. It awarded 8 grants totaling $505K in 2024.
Where does University of the Nations operate?
University of the Nations has awarded grants in Arkansas, California, Colorado, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington.
What size grants does University of the Nations award?
In 2024, University of the Nations awarded 8 grants totaling $505K — an average of about $63K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is University of the Nations's EIN?
University of the Nations's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-0240539. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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