Hawaii International Film Festival
Honolulu, HI ·EIN 99-0280373 ·Grant funding profile from IRS 990 filings
Who funds Hawaii International Film Festival?
Hawaii International Film Festival is funded by 20 grantmakers, led by The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation ($810K), The Vilcek Foundation Inc ($256K), Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau ($218K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.9M in grants to Hawaii International Film Festival between 2020–2024.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation | $810,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Vilcek Foundation Inc | $255,935 | 6 | 2020–2024 |
| Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau | $217,900 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| The Asian American Foundation | $125,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Kosasa Foundation | $90,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Engaging the Senses Foundation | $60,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Nia Tero Foundation | $55,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Allied Media Projects Inc | $45,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Mcinerny Foundation-- | $40,000 | 3 | 2020–2022 |
| Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement | $35,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| J Watumull Fund | $32,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Hawaii Council for Humanities | $31,000 | 2 | 2020–2022 |
| Mamoru & Aiko Takitani Foundation Inc | $20,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| First Hawaiian Bank Foundation | $15,000 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Tradewind Group Foundation | $7,500 | 2 | 2021–2024 |
| Bank of Hawaii Charitable Fdn | $5,125 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| Network for Good | $5,031 | 1 | 2021 |
| Central Pacific Bank Foundation | $2,500 | 1 | 2023 |
| Morgan Stanley Foundation Inc | $2,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Lawrence a and Joan S Weiner Foundation | $1,800 | 1 | 2024 |
What grants has Hawaii International Film Festival received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation | 82065 SUPPORTING THE PRODUCTION OF THE MAKAWALU FILM TO RAISE AWARENESS AND BUILD SKILLS OF NATIVE HAWAIIAN-DRIVEN CREATORS, TALENT, STORIES, AND FILMS | $810,000 |
| 2024 | The Vilcek Foundation Inc | GRANT IN SUPPORT OF THE NEW AMERICAN PERSPECTIVES PROGRAM AT THE 2024 HAWAI'I INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL. THE PROGRAM CENTERS THE WORK OF IMMIGRANT AND FOREIGN-BORN FILMMAKERS. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES ACCESS TO THE ARTS, SUPPORTS IMMIGRANT FILMMAKERS AND ARTISTS, AND SUPPORTS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING WITH LOCAL SCHOOLS IN HAWAI'I. | $50,015 |
| 2024 | Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement | TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY EVENT | $35,000 |
| 2024 | Allied Media Projects Inc | "SUPPORT THE HAWAII INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ONLINE CREATIVE & CRITICS IMMERSIVE." | $30,000 |
| 2024 | Nia Tero Foundation | SUPPORT FOR INDIGENOUS FILM FESTIVAL SUBMISSIONS | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Kosasa Foundation | SUPPORT FOR 2024 FILM FESTIVAL | $20,000 |
| 2024 | J Watumull Fund | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $7,500 |
| 2024 | The Vilcek Foundation Inc | GRANT IN SUPPORT OF THE NEW AMERICAN PERSPECTIVES PROGRAM AT THE 2023 HAWAI'I INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL. THE PROGRAM CENTERS THE WORK OF IMMIGRANT AND FOREIGN-BORN FILMMAKERS. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES ACCESS TO THE ARTS, SUPPORTS IMMIGRANT FILMMAKERS AND ARTISTS, AND SUPPORTS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING WITH LOCAL SCHOOLS IN HAWAI'I. | $5,920 |
| 2024 | First Hawaiian Bank Foundation | TO support educational programs for students and adults. | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Mamoru & Aiko Takitani Foundation Inc | Q2 GRANT AWARD : EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Tradewind Group Foundation | EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Lawrence a and Joan S Weiner Foundation | CHARITABLE DONATION | $1,800 |
| 2023 | Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau | COMMUITY ENRICHMENT | $150,000 |
| 2023 | The Asian American Foundation | TAAF NARRATIVE CHANGE INITIATIVE | $125,000 |
| 2023 | The Vilcek Foundation Inc | GRANT IN SUPPORT OF THE NEW AMERICAN PERSPECTIVES PROGRAM AT THE 2023 HAWAI'I INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL. THE PROGRAM CENTERS THE WORK OF IMMIGRANT AND FOREIGN-BORN FILMMAKERS. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES ACCESS TO THE ARTS, SUPPORTS IMMIGRANT FILMMAKERS AND ARTISTS, AND SUPPORTS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING WITH LOCAL SCHOOLS IN HAWAI'I. | $50,000 |
| 2023 | Kosasa Foundation | SUPPORT FOR 2023 FILM FESTIVAL | $20,000 |
| 2023 | Allied Media Projects Inc | TO SUPPORT THE HAWAII INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ONLINE CREATIVE & CRITICS IMMERSIVE. | $15,000 |
| 2023 | Mamoru & Aiko Takitani Foundation Inc | GRANT: GUEST FILMMAKER & YOUTH EDUCATION SCREENINGS PROGRAMS | $15,000 |
| 2023 | Nia Tero Foundation | FILM FESTIVAL SUPPORT OF INDIGENOUS LENS | $10,000 |
| 2023 | J Watumull Fund | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $7,500 |
| 2023 | First Hawaiian Bank Foundation | TO support educational programs for students and adults. | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Central Pacific Bank Foundation | 2023 FIESTA ITALIANA | $2,500 |
| 2022 | Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau | COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT | $67,900 |
| 2022 | Engaging the Senses Foundation | TO SUPPORT PROGRAM | $60,000 |
| 2022 | The Vilcek Foundation Inc | GRANT IN SUPPORT OF THE NEW AMERICAN PERSPECTIVES PROGRAM AT THE 2022 HAWAI'I INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL. THE PROGRAM CENTERS THE WORK OF IMMIGRANT AND FOREIGN-BORN FILMMAKERS. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES ACCESS TO THE ARTS, SUPPORTS IMMIGRANT FILMMAKERS AND ARTISTS, AND SUPPORTS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING WITH LOCAL SCHOOLS IN HAWAI'I. | $50,000 |
| 2022 | Hawaii Council for Humanities | SHARP GENERAL OPERATING COSTS GRANT | $20,000 |
| 2022 | Mcinerny Foundation-- | 2022 HIFF EDUCATION PROGRAMS | $20,000 |
| 2022 | Kosasa Foundation | EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS | $20,000 |
| 2022 | Nia Tero Foundation | FILM FESTIVAL SUPPORT OF INDIGENOUS LENS | $10,000 |
| 2022 | J Watumull Fund | GENERAL | $7,500 |
Showing 30 most recent of 46 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Hawaii International Film Festival?
Hawaii International Film Festival is funded by 20 grantmakers, led by The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation ($810K), The Vilcek Foundation Inc ($256K), Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau ($218K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.9M in grants to Hawaii International Film Festival between 2020–2024.
Who is Hawaii International Film Festival's largest funder?
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Hawaii International Film Festival, with $810K across 1 grant (2024).
How much grant funding has Hawaii International Film Festival received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.9M in grants to Hawaii International Film Festival across 46 grants from 20 funders between 2020–2024. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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