Wo Hing Society is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in LAHAINA, HI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $3K. Net investment income was $159K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.1M
+563.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$3K
-95.8% YoY
Grant Count
3
+50.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$850
-97.2% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Wo Hing Society reported a distributable amount of $242K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Wo Hing Society
Based on IRS filings
Wo Hing Society is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in LAHAINA, HI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $3K. Net investment income was $159K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,149,018 | $775,736 | $647,993 |
| Revenue | $204,746 | $438,198 | $726,911 |
| Expenses | $47,702 | $221,057 | $467,939 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $4,228,413 | $61,184 | $79,225 |
| Net Investment Income | $158,595 | $293,106 | $383,367 |
| Distributable Amount | $242,460 | $23,937 | $13,795 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Lahainaluna High School Foundation ($1,050), Maui Chinese Martial Arts Academy ($1,000), Lokahi Pacific ($500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| LAHAINALUNA HIGH SCHOOL FOUNDATION LAHAINA, HI | TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR GRADUATING SENIORS | $1,050 |
| MAUI CHINESE MARTIAL ARTS ACADEMY WAILUKU, HI | TO SUPPORT OPERATIONS AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES OF THE ORGANIZATION | $1,000 |
| LOKAHI PACIFIC WAILUKU, HI | TO PROVIDE OPERATING SUPPORT FOR THE ORGANIZATION | $500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAROLYN KAM | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| ROBERT SANTOS | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| PAMELA SILVA | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| JACLYN SANTOS | SECRETARY | 7 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wo Hing Society?
Wo Hing Society is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in LAHAINA, HI. It holds $5.1M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Wo Hing Society?
As of 2024, Wo Hing Society holds $5.1M in total assets with $205K in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $3K in 2024.
Where does Wo Hing Society operate?
Wo Hing Society has awarded grants in Hawaii.
What size grants does Wo Hing Society award?
In 2024, Wo Hing Society awarded 3 grants totaling $3K — an average of about $850 per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Wo Hing Society required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Wo Hing Society reported a distributable amount of $242K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Wo Hing Society's EIN?
Wo Hing Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-1000748. 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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