Unoyo Kojima Trust
Unoyo Kojima Trust is a private foundation, based in Honolulu, HI. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $366K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 8 grants totaling $20K. Net investment income was $23K.
Unoyo Kojima Trust at a glance
In short: Unoyo Kojima Trust gave $20K across 8 grants in 2026 (avg $3K), mostly in Hawaii. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $20,050
- +0.5% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 8
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $2,506
- +0.5% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $365,731
- -0.7% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Hawaii (70% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026.
Who Unoyo Kojima Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was University of Hawaii Foundation ($6K). Together the top 8 received $20K.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 40 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Unoyo Kojima Trust gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−15%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 90% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2024) to $24K (2023). In 2026 it made 8 grants totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Hawaii Foundation Honolulu, HI | Annual Distribution for | $6,050 |
| Teachers College Columbia University New York, NY | General Purposes | $2,000 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospitals Oakland, CA | Medical Research | $2,000 |
| The Salvation Army Long Beach, CA | General Purposes | $2,000 |
| Palama Settlement Honolulu, HI | Children's Education | $2,000 |
| Bishop Museum Honolulu, HI | Ecological Research | $2,000 |
| Kuakini Health Foundation Honolulu, HI | Medical Research | $2,000 |
| St Francis Health Care Foundation of Hawaii Honolulu, HI | General Purposes | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $365,731 | $28,048 | $30,654 | $20,050 | 8 | $24,529 | $22,628 | $27,141 |
| 2025 | $368,339 | $48,242 | $30,090 | $19,950 | 8 | $24,214 | $43,204 | $24,593 |
| 2024 | $350,191 | $40,425 | $28,200 | $19,500 | 8 | $23,695 | $35,840 | $22,367 |
| 2023 | $337,967 | $17,172 | $32,639 | $23,628 | 8 | $26,385 | $11,521 | $21,820 |
| 2022 | $353,430 | $32,778 | $29,106 | $19,736 | 8 | $22,804 | $26,476 | $25,991 |
| 2021 | $349,758 | $14,203 | $28,133 | $19,736 | 8 | — | $8,765 | $22,777 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Unoyo Kojima Trust reported a distributable amount of $27K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Unoyo Kojima Trust's only listed officer is Bank Of Hawaii, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
Bank Of Hawaii
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$7K (2021) → $6K (2026)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $6K, to Bank of Hawaii (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Unoyo Kojima Trust
How much does Unoyo Kojima Trust give each year?
Unoyo Kojima Trust gave $20K across 8 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $20K across 8 grants.
What is Unoyo Kojima Trust's typical grant size?
Unoyo Kojima Trust's median grant in 2026 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,506, across 8 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Unoyo Kojima Trust give grants?
Unoyo Kojima Trust gives mostly in Hawaii: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (20%) and New York (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Honolulu, HI (5 grants).
Does Unoyo Kojima Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 38% of Unoyo Kojima Trust's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Unoyo Kojima Trust's largest grantees?
Unoyo Kojima Trust's largest 2026 grantees include University of Hawaii Foundation ($6,050), Teachers College Columbia University ($2,000) and Kaiser Foundation Hospitals ($2,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Unoyo Kojima Trust?
Unoyo Kojima Trust reported $366K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $25K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $27K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Unoyo Kojima Trust's EIN?
Unoyo Kojima Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-6088748. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 8, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
Live grants for the work Unoyo Kojima Trust funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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