Women's Fund of Hawai'i
Women’s Fund of Hawai‘i is a public charity based in Honolulu, Hawai‘i. Its mission is to support innovative, grassroots programs that empower women and girls statewide.
Key facts about Women's Fund of Hawai'i
In short: Women's Fund of Hawai'i gave $134K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in Hawaii. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- EIN
- 30-0273733
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $133,656
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- Average grant
- $8,910
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,133,435
- Primary geography
- Hawaii (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- How to apply
- Apply online during an open grant period after reviewing the fund’s guidelines. Full details ↓
- Deadline
- The application page lists recurring closing dates of August 15 at midnight for the summer period and January 31 at…
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990 · View filing
Total Assets
$1.1M
-6.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$134K
-42.3% YoY
Grant Count
15
-37.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$9K
-7.7% YoY
How Women's Fund of Hawai'i gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
The fund’s mission is to support programs that empower women and girls in Hawai‘i. Its stated priorities include women’s financial security and dignity, girls’ strengths and leadership, and programs that build on women’s and girls’ gifts and assets. Its guidelines identify areas such as education, health, housing, economic self-sufficiency, violence, poverty, reproductive health, and childcare. It has a special interest in girls’ programs, programs serving Native Hawaiian women and girls, and programs in rural areas, though its funding is not limited to those areas.
The fund supports nonprofit organizations and sponsored projects. Its guidelines prefer that at least 51% of an organization’s board members and program leadership be women, and that board and staff reflect the population served. The fund says it prefers smaller organizations but does not exclude organizations because of size.
Examples of 2024 grantees illustrate the range of work supported. Wisdom Circles Oceania describes its mission as improving community quality of life through healing-centered programs rooted in expressive arts and cultural connection. Dynamic Healing Center says it provides hope and healing through services for at-risk individuals, children, and families. Hula Preservation Society says it gathers, preserves, and shares the knowledge of hula masters.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the fund reported 15 grants totaling $133,656. Grant amounts ranged from $5,440 to $10,000, with a median of $10,000. Its 2024 filing narrative separately reports $148,656 in funding to innovative, grassroots programs for women and girls.
Among the largest itemized grants were $10,000 each to Dynamic Healing Center, Evermore (Hawaii Chapter), He Ho'omaka Hou Ana O Puna, Hula Preservation Society, Mana Wahine Productions, Maui Farmer Network, Molokai Affordable Housing Alliance, The Growing Ohana, Wahine Freelance Alliance, and Wisdom Circles Oceania. The fund also listed $9,416 to Aha Kukui O Molokai and $7,000 to Ala Hawaii Girls State Foundation.
The fund issues requests for proposals twice a year. Applicants should consult the grants guidelines and apply online during an open grant period. Previously funded programs may apply, and organizations are not expected to create new programs for an application. The fund says applications are vetted by a grants committee, and grantees submit a final report describing progress toward goals and how funds were spent; unused funds are returned.
Review Cycle
The application page lists recurring closing dates of August 15 at midnight for the summer period and January 31 at midnight for the winter period.
How to Apply
Apply online during an open grant period after reviewing the fund’s guidelines. The fund’s application page lists a summer period from July 15 through August 15 and a winter period from January 1 through January 31.
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Women's Fund of Hawai'i
Emergency Fund Grants
Women's Fund of Hawai'i
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
WFH Relief, Recovery, and Reimagining Grant
Women's Fund of Hawai'i
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Women's Fund of Hawai'i Annual Grants Program
Women's Fund of Hawai'i
Amount
Up to $10,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The fund’s stated focus is statewide Hawai‘i. All itemized grant dollars in filing year 2024 went to recipients in Hawai‘i.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $22K (2020) to $232K (2023). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $134K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Dynamic Healing Center ($10K). Together the top 10 received $100K.
Grant Size Distribution
57 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 57 grants of 57 (100%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dynamic Healing Center Honolulu, HI | Support | $10,000 |
| Evermore (Hawaii Chapter) Haiku, HI | Support | $10,000 |
| He Ho'omaka HOU Ana O Puna Hilo, HI | Support | $10,000 |
| Hula Preservation Society Kaneohe, HI | Support | $10,000 |
| Mana Wahine Productions Waialua, HI | Support | $10,000 |
| Maui Farmer Network Makawao, HI | Support | $10,000 |
| Molokai Affordable Housing Alliance Kaunakakai, HI | Support | $10,000 |
| The Growing Ohana Aiea, HI | Support | $10,000 |
| Wahine Freelance Alliance Honolulu, HI | Support | $10,000 |
| Wisdom Circles Oceania Kaneohe, HI | Support | $10,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,133,435 | $333,935 | $416,131 | $133,656 |
| 2023 | $1,212,123 | $511,936 | $535,707 | $231,635 |
| 2022 | $1,185,084 | $569,193 | $397,650 | $108,480 |
The 2024 filing reports 15 grants; the 2023 filing reports 24, and the 2022 filing reports 11.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,133,435 | $1,212,123 | $1,185,084 |
| Revenue | $333,935 | $511,936 | $569,193 |
| Expenses | $416,131 | $535,707 | $397,650 |
| Net Investment Income | $16,096 | $-12,588 | $9,319 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 23, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 27, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 2, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Karen Mukai as chair, Maya Rogers as vice chair, Stacey Katakura as treasurer, and Stephanie Shipton as secretary. It lists Sharon Lovejoy Esq, Judy Bishop, Alexina Chai, Christine Chee-Ruiter, Ellen Ng, and Sasha Simpson as directors.
Women's Fund of Hawai'i is led by Karen Mukai, Chair since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 13 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Karen Mukai
Chair
Treasurer → Vice Chair, 2021
Vice Chair → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alexina Chai
Director
Secretary → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christine Chee-Ruiter
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Courtney Wagner
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Judy Bishop
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sharon Lovejoy Esq.
Director
Chair → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sasha Simpson
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ellen Ng
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Makalika Naholowaa
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Margaret Welch
Administrator Coordinator
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$33K (2020) → $41K (2024)
Maya Rogers
Vice Chair
Vice Chair → Director, 2021
Director → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Shipton
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stacey Katakura
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Aleeka Morgan (2021–2023) — Executive Di
- Former: Tammi Bongoll (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Mondenna Jamshidi Kent (2023) — Interim Executive
- Former: Joelle Segawa Kane Esq. (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Leela Bilmes Goldstein PhD (2020–2022) — Past Executive D
- Former: Lyla Cachola Prather MD (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Mona Choy (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Sara Buehler Esq. (2020) — 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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $41K, to Margaret Welch (Admin. Coord).
Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 438, Honolulu, HI 96809
Phone: (808) 439-6388
Website: https://womensfundhawaii.org
Frequently asked questions about Women's Fund of Hawai'i
How much does Women's Fund of Hawai'i give each year?
Women's Fund of Hawai'i gave $134K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $232K across 24 grants.
What is Women's Fund of Hawai'i's typical grant size?
Women's Fund of Hawai'i's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $8,910, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Women's Fund of Hawai'i give grants?
Women's Fund of Hawai'i gives mostly in Hawaii: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Honolulu, HI (5 grants), Kaneohe, HI (2 grants) and Kaunakakai, HI (2 grants).
Does Women's Fund of Hawai'i give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Women's Fund of Hawai'i's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support" (15 grants).
Who are Women's Fund of Hawai'i's largest grantees?
Women's Fund of Hawai'i's largest 2024 grantees include Dynamic Healing Center ($10,000), Evermore (Hawaii Chapter) ($10,000) and He Ho'omaka HOU Ana O Puna ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 22% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Women's Fund of Hawai'i?
Women's Fund of Hawai'i reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $334K.
What does Women's Fund of Hawai'i fund?
The fund’s mission is to support programs that empower women and girls in Hawai‘i. Its stated priorities include women’s financial security and dignity, girls’ strengths and leadership, and programs that build on women’s and girls’ gifts and assets. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Women's Fund of Hawai'i?
Apply online during an open grant period after reviewing the fund’s guidelines. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Women's Fund of Hawai'i's EIN?
Women's Fund of Hawai'i's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0273733. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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