Wahea Foundation
Wahea Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Honolulu, HI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $85K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $3K.
Wahea Foundation at a glance
In short: Wahea Foundation gave $3K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in Hawaii. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,947
- +49.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,474
- -25.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,474
- Total assets
- $85,196
- +1.6% 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 September 2026.
Who Wahea Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Pa'i Foundation ($3K). Together the top 2 received $3K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Wahea Foundation gives
- In 2024 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 $900 (2022) to $4K (2020). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $3K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pa'i Foundation Honolulu, HI | To Preserve Native Hawaiian Culture | $2,800 |
| Hawaii Theatre Center Honolulu, HI | To Support Local Theatre | $147 |
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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 | $85,196 | $92,936 | $97,180 | $2,947 | 2 | $72,418 | $3,556 |
| 2023 | $83,870 | $138,941 | $91,236 | $1,967 | 1 | $60,986 | $1,780 |
| 2022 | $32,421 | $8,725 | $26,007 | $900 | 1 | $6,100 | $2,256 |
| 2021 | $49,703 | $30,450 | $27,462 | — | — | $15,906 | $2,301 |
| 2020 | $56,440 | $23,013 | $28,376 | $4,000 | 2 | — | $1,788 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Wahea Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Wahea Foundation is led by Daniel Naho'opi'i, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Daniel Naho'opi'i
President
Vice President & Director → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Baron Lee
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kyle Chock
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Hirakuji
Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Aukahi Austin Seabury
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Barros
Director
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mehana Hind
Director
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Yim
Executive Di
Executive Director → Executive Di, 2022
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Ayda Austin Seabury (2020–2021) — Secretary & Director
- Former: Nicole Hind (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Kyle Atabay (2020) — President & Director
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 Wahea Foundation
How much does Wahea Foundation give each year?
Wahea Foundation gave $3K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2K across 1 grant.
How large is Wahea Foundation?
Wahea Foundation reported $85K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $72K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Wahea Foundation?
Wahea Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Honolulu, HI. It holds $85K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Wahea Foundation operate?
Wahea Foundation has awarded grants in Hawaii, South Dakota.
What is Wahea Foundation's EIN?
Wahea Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1458898. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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