Waimea Educational & Cultural
Waimea Educational & Cultural is a private foundation based in Waimea, Hawaii. Its 2024 filing states that its awards are for the benefit of Waimea, Hawaii, for educational and cultural purposes.
Waimea Educational & Cultural at a glance
In short: Waimea Educational & Cultural gave $18K across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in Hawaii. 43% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $18,000
- -18.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- -5.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,125
- -13.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $340,471
- -1.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 43% first-time grantees (6 of 14, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Hawaii (72% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Waimea Educational & Cultural
- How to Apply
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Submit a written request to Waimea Educational Cultural Assoc., including the purpose and amount requested. Awards are restricted to educational and cultural purposes benefiting Waimea, Hawaii.
- Contact
Application contact: Waimea Educational Cultural Assoc
Mailing address: P O Box 595, Waimea, HI 96796
Phone: (808) 338-1425
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Waimea Educational & Cultural funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Hawaii Manoa ($3K). Together the top 10 received $12K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($2,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
95 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 95 grants of 95 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The filing states that awards are for the benefit of Waimea, Hawaii. In 2025, 72% of grant dollars went to recipients in Hawaii, 17% to Arizona, 6% to Nevada, and 6% to an individual recipient
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Waimea Educational & Cultural open to new grantees?
43%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 14 grantees (43%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 57% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−10%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 71% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2025) to $23K (2021). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $18K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Hawaii Manoa Honolulu, HI | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| American Intercontnental University Chanlder, AZ | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| College of Southern Nevada Las Vegas, NV | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Honolulu Community College Honolulu, HI | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Waimea Senior Center Waimea, HI | General | $1,000 |
| Waimea United Church of Christ Waimea, HI | General | $1,000 |
| Kauai Community College Lihue, HI | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| 2 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $2,000 |
| Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Waimea Shingon Mission Waimea, HI | General | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $340,471 | $14,249 | $20,513 | $18,000 | 16 | $15,465 | $10,893 | $21,839 |
| 2024 | $346,832 | $56,991 | $26,977 | $22,000 | 17 | $22,000 | $6,335 | $20,197 |
| 2023 | $316,818 | $15,944 | $22,617 | $20,000 | 20 | $20,000 | $6,555 | $18,911 |
| 2022 | $323,504 | $14,777 | $24,344 | $20,000 | 19 | $20,000 | $11,400 | $17,603 |
| 2021 | $333,071 | $19,636 | $28,120 | $23,000 | 23 | — | $16,360 | $20,427 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Waimea Educational & Cultural reported a distributable amount of $22K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing describes its award restrictions as educational and cultural purposes benefiting Waimea, Hawaii. Its 2025 grants included scholarships to colleges and universities, as well as general-purpose support for Waimea-area organizations and cemetery maintenance.
Among the supported grantees, the College of Southern Nevada says its mission is to support and improve the college by administering funds for its benefit. The an individual recipient Highlands University Foundation says it provides resources to benefit students and the university as a whole. Grand Canyon University describes itself as a Christ-centered university that educates students and serves others.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $18,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $3,000, with a median grant of $1,000. Notable awards included $3,000 to the University of Hawaii at Manoa for a scholarship, and $1,000 each to the College of Southern Nevada, an individual recipient Highlands University, and Grand Canyon University. Waimea-area recipients included Waimea Senior Center, Waimea United Church of Christ, Waimea Shingon Mission, Waimea UCC Cemetery, and Waimea Youth Baseball, each receiving $1,000.
The 2024 filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It requests a written submission that includes the purpose and amount of the request, and states that there are no deadlines.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Yukie Okino as secretary, and Brian Yamase, Ray Ishihara, Calvin Shirai, Robert T Tanita, and Clyde Nakaya as directors.
Waimea Educational & Cultural's 2025 filing lists 6 officers; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Brian Yamase
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Calvin Shirai
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Clyde Nakaya
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Ray Ishihara
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Robert T. Tanita
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Yukie Okino
Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Waimea Educational & Cultural
How much does Waimea Educational & Cultural give each year?
Waimea Educational & Cultural gave $18K across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $22K across 17 grants.
What is Waimea Educational & Cultural's typical grant size?
Waimea Educational & Cultural's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,125, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Waimea Educational & Cultural that year got $1K on average.
Where does Waimea Educational & Cultural give grants?
Waimea Educational & Cultural gives mostly in Hawaii: 72% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Arizona (17%) and Nevada (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Waimea, HI (6 grants) and Honolulu, HI (2 grants).
Does Waimea Educational & Cultural give general operating support?
Yes: 31% of Waimea Educational & Cultural's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (10 grants).
Who are Waimea Educational & Cultural's largest grantees?
Waimea Educational & Cultural's largest 2025 grantees include University of Hawaii Manoa ($3,000), American Intercontnental University ($1,000) and College of Southern Nevada ($1,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($2,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Waimea Educational & Cultural?
Waimea Educational & Cultural reported $340K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $15K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $22K (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 does Waimea Educational & Cultural fund?
The foundation’s filing describes its award restrictions as educational and cultural purposes benefiting Waimea, Hawaii. Its 2025 grants included scholarships to colleges and universities, as well as general-purpose support for Waimea-area organizations and cemetery maintenance. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Waimea Educational & Cultural?
Submit a written request to Waimea Educational Cultural Assoc., including the purpose and amount requested. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Waimea Educational & Cultural's EIN?
Waimea Educational & Cultural's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-6005136. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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