PAI Foundation
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$8.5M
Foundation funders
19
Grants recorded
45
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds PAI Foundation?
PAI Foundation is funded by 19 grantmakers, led by The Ford Foundation ($3.6M), The Chicago Community Trust ($2.0M), The Andrew W Mellon Foundation ($1.9M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $8.5M in grants to PAI Foundation between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ford Foundation | $3,600,000 | 13 | 2020–2024 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | $2,000,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Andrew W Mellon Foundation | $1,925,000 | 3 | 2020–2023 |
| Trustees of the Estate of Bernice Pauahi Bishop DBA Kamehameha Schools | $380,000 | 3 | 2020–2024 |
| Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement | $114,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| National Association of Latino Arts and Culture | $70,000 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| South Arts Inc | $65,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Cooke Foundation Limited | $50,000 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| Atherton Family Foundation | $50,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Doris Duke Charitable Foundation Inc | $50,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Hawaii Community Reinvestment Corporation | $39,383 | 1 | 2020 |
| Central Pacific Bank Foundation | $33,000 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| First Peoples Fund | $30,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Association of Tribal Archives Libraries & Museums | $29,998 | 2 | 2022–2024 |
| The Maxwellhanrahan Foundation | $20,000 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| Open Meadows Foundation Inc | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Lewis Prize Foundation Inc | $5,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Wahea Foundation | $3,800 | 2 | 2020–2024 |
| Barr Foundation | $1,050 | 1 | 2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $88K (2025) to $3.3M (2021). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $88K.
What grants has PAI Foundation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | South Arts Inc | FY25 NEA ArtsHERE | $65,000 |
| 2025 | Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement | TO SUPPORT A HAWAIIAN CULTURE PRESERVATION EVENT | $18,000 |
| 2025 | Central Pacific Bank Foundation | PAI'I ART WALL IN CPB TIDEPOOLS | $5,000 |
| 2024 | The Ford Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| 2024 | The Ford Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| 2024 | Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement | TO SUPPORT A HAWAIIAN CULTURE PRESERVATION EVENT | $96,000 |
| 2024 | Association of Tribal Archives Libraries & Museums | Provide education | $22,498 |
| 2024 | Trustees of the Estate of Bernice Pauahi Bishop DBA Kamehameha Schools | EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT | $21,000 |
| 2024 | Open Meadows Foundation Inc | EDUCATION AND PERFORMANCE ON HAWAII CULTURE | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Lewis Prize Foundation Inc | FUND MUSIC EDUCATION | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Central Pacific Bank Foundation | PAI ART WALL IN TIDEPOOLS | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Wahea Foundation | TO PRESERVE NATIVE HAWAIIAN CULTURE | $2,800 |
| 2024 | Barr Foundation | FOR UNRESTRICTED SUPPORT | $1,050 |
| 2023 | The Andrew W Mellon Foundation | TO CONTINUE SUPPORT FOR NATIVE HAWAIIAN COMMUNITY-BASED ARTISTS, CULTURE BEARERS, AND ORGANIZATIONS AND INCREASED ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY | $750,000 |
| 2023 | The Ford Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $365,000 |
| 2023 | The Ford Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $365,000 |
| 2023 | The Ford Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $365,000 |
| 2023 | Cooke Foundation Limited | OLA KA ILIMA (PMNT 2 OF 2) | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Central Pacific Bank Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2022 | The Ford Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $375,000 |
| 2022 | The Ford Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $375,000 |
| 2022 | The Ford Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $375,000 |
| 2022 | Trustees of the Estate of Bernice Pauahi Bishop DBA Kamehameha Schools | EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT | $350,000 |
| 2022 | Cooke Foundation Limited | OLA KA ILIMA | $25,000 |
| 2022 | The Maxwellhanrahan Foundation | To support the Nana I Ke Kumu cultural workshop series with a focus on hands-on traditional arts | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Central Pacific Bank Foundation | ART WALL | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Association of Tribal Archives Libraries & Museums | To document the stories of its Native Hawaiian community through educational videos that capture the story behind people and places that are significant to Hawaii's history. The videos will tell these stories through the unique lens of artists and cultural practitioners, providing a fresh perspective for viewers. The goal of the project is to help viewers gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of authentic Hawaiian culture. | $7,500 |
| 2021 | The Chicago Community Trust | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $2,000,000 |
| 2021 | The Andrew W Mellon Foundation | TO CONTINUE SUPPORT FOR THE NATIVE HAWAIIAN CULTURAL HERITAGE NETWORK | $425,000 |
| 2021 | The Ford Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $260,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 45 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds PAI Foundation?
PAI Foundation is funded by 19 grantmakers, led by The Ford Foundation ($3.6M), The Chicago Community Trust ($2.0M), The Andrew W Mellon Foundation ($1.9M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $8.5M in grants to PAI Foundation between 2020–2025.
Who is PAI Foundation's largest funder?
The Ford Foundation is the largest recorded funder of PAI Foundation, with $3.6M across 13 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has PAI Foundation received?
IRS 990 filings record $8.5M in grants to PAI Foundation across 45 grants from 19 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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