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Wave of Harmony Foundation

Public charity · Grantmaker Kihei, HI EIN: 93-2418064 Website

Wave of Harmony transforms lives through the performing arts by empowering Maui's youth, supporting community engagement, and creating opportunities for young artists. We invest in the next generation of storytellers and leaders, fostering cultural expression and unity through performance.

Key facts about Wave of Harmony Foundation

In short: Wave of Harmony Foundation gave $9K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in Hawaii. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.

EIN
93-2418064
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$8,750
Grants made (2025)
1
Average grant
$8,750
Median grant
$8,750
Total assets
$195,614
Primary geography
Hawaii (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$196K

+823.1% YoY

Annual Giving

$9K

Grant Count

1

Avg Grant Size

$9K

About Wave of Harmony Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Wave of Harmony Foundation is a public charity, based in Kihei, HI. IRS filing data is available from 2024 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $196K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $9K. Net investment income was $2K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.

States

Cities

Makawao

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$2.5K$5K$7.5K$10K0 grants2024 1 grant2025

In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $9K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top recipient in 2025

Keiki Kupuna: $9KKeiki Kupuna$9K

The largest 2025 recipient was Keiki Kupuna ($9K).

Grant Size Distribution

1 grant across all recorded years

1<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Keiki Kupuna Makawao, HIGeneral Donation$8,750

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$200K$400K$600K2024 2025
Metric20252024
Total Assets$195,614$21,191
Revenue$373,841$136,924
Expenses$202,133$113,796
Net Investment Income$1,722—

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 16, 2025)
  2. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 2, 2026)

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Wave of Harmony Foundation is led by Barry Kawakami, President on every filing since 2024; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Barry Kawakami

    President

    On filings since 2024

    30 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Charen Kepler

    Board Member

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Christina Kailiponi

    Board Member

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Cody Pata

    Vice President

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Keola Whittaker

    Secretary

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 Wave of Harmony Foundation

How much does Wave of Harmony Foundation give each year?

Wave of Harmony Foundation gave $9K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.

How large is Wave of Harmony Foundation?

Wave of Harmony Foundation reported $196K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $374K.

Where does Wave of Harmony Foundation operate?

Wave of Harmony Foundation has awarded grants in Hawaii.

What is Wave of Harmony Foundation's EIN?

Wave of Harmony Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-2418064. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

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