Pai Foundation
Honolulu, HI ·EIN 99-0354949 ·Grant funding profile from IRS 990 filings
Who funds Pai Foundation?
Pai Foundation is funded by 16 grantmakers, led by The Chicago Community Trust ($2.0M), The Andrew W Mellon Foundation ($1.9M), The Ford Foundation ($1.3M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $6.0M in grants to Pai Foundation between 2020–2024.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chicago Community Trust | $2,000,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Andrew W Mellon Foundation | $1,925,000 | 3 | 2020–2023 |
| The Ford Foundation | $1,300,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Trustees of the Estate of Bernice Pauahi | $380,000 | 3 | 2020–2024 |
| Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement | $96,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| 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 | $39,383 | 1 | 2020 |
| First Peoples Fund | $30,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Association of Tribal Archives Libraries & Museums | $29,998 | 2 | 2022–2024 |
| Central Pacific Bank Foundation | $28,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| 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 |
What grants has Pai Foundation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT | $21,000 |
| 2024 | Open Meadows Foundation Inc | EDUCATION AND PERFORMANCE ON HAWAII CULTURE | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Central Pacific Bank Foundation | PAI ART WALL IN TIDEPOOLS | $5,000 |
| 2024 | The Lewis Prize Foundation Inc | FUND MUSIC EDUCATION | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Wahea Foundation | TO PRESERVE NATIVE HAWAIIAN CULTURE | $2,800 |
| 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 | 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 | Trustees of the Estate of Bernice Pauahi | EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT | $350,000 |
| 2022 | Cooke Foundation Limited | OLA KA ILIMA | $25,000 |
| 2022 | Central Pacific Bank Foundation | ART WALL | $10,000 |
| 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 | 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 |
| 2021 | Atherton Family Foundation | I ULU NO KA LALA I KE KUMU: THE BRANCHES GROW BECAUSE OF THE TRUNK (2 OF 4 PMTS) | $50,000 |
| 2021 | The Maxwellhanrahan Foundation | To support The Nana I Ke Kumu cultural workshop series, with a focus on hands-on traditional arts. | $10,000 |
| 2021 | Central Pacific Bank Foundation | SUPPORT FOR ART WALL | $8,000 |
| 2020 | The Andrew W Mellon Foundation | TO SUPPORT A COLLABORATIVE COVID-19 EMERGENCY RESPONSE REGRANTING PROGRAM FOR COMMUNITY-BASED ARTISTS, CULTURE BEARERS, AND CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS | $750,000 |
| 2020 | The Ford Foundation | General Support | $200,000 |
| 2020 | Doris Duke Charitable Foundation Inc | LEADERSHIP GRANTS FOR ARTS ORGANIZATIONS 2018 | $50,000 |
| 2020 | Hawaii Community Reinvestment | SEE PART IV | $39,383 |
| 2020 | First Peoples Fund | INDIGENOUS ARTS ECOLOGY GRANT; ARTIST RELIEF | $30,000 |
| 2020 | Trustees of the Estate of Bernice Pauahi | GENERAL SUPPORT | $9,000 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Pai Foundation?
Pai Foundation is funded by 16 grantmakers, led by The Chicago Community Trust ($2.0M), The Andrew W Mellon Foundation ($1.9M), The Ford Foundation ($1.3M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $6.0M in grants to Pai Foundation between 2020–2024.
Who is Pai Foundation's largest funder?
The Chicago Community Trust is the largest recorded funder of Pai Foundation, with $2.0M across 1 grant (2021).
How much grant funding has Pai Foundation received?
IRS 990 filings record $6.0M in grants to Pai Foundation across 31 grants from 16 funders between 2020–2024. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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