Pikake Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Pikake Foundation Inc is a private foundation in San Francisco, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.6 million in 35 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $1.4 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.6 million
- Number of grants35
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$1.4 million
- Assets$239,191
- New grantees26%
Giving in 2024 was up from $113,000 the year before.
26% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $113,000 | 30 | $2.9 million |
| 2024 | $1.6 million | 35 | $239,191 |
How to apply
| Contact | Valerie BH Yee 999 Wilder Avenue Apt 1205, Honolulu, HI 96822 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (808) 792-8210 |
| What to submit | Applicants must submit written information regarding their organization and purpose, which is then reviewed by the foundation for disposition. |
What Pikake Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 2 | $1.4 million |
| Hawaii | 26 | $96,000 |
| California | 2 | $31,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $10,000 |
| New York | 2 | $10,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | General purpose / fund operations | $1.4 million |
| Hawaii Public Radio | General purpose / fund operations | $35,000 |
| American Conservatory Theater | General purpose / fund operations | $30,000 |
| Community Church of Honolulu | General purpose / fund operations | $7,500 |
| Hawaii Opera Theater | General purpose / fund operations | $5,000 |
| Hawaii Symphony Orchestra | General purpose / fund operations | $5,000 |
| Honolulu Museum of Art | General purpose / fund operations | $5,000 |
| Institute for Human Services | General purpose / fund operations | $5,000 |
| Punahou School | General purpose / fund operations | $5,000 |
| League of Women Voters Education Fund | General purpose / fund operations | $5,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Inc | General purpose / fund operations | $5,000 |
| Common Cause Education Fund | General purpose / fund operations | $5,000 |
| The Access Fund | General purpose / fund operations | $5,000 |
| Pro Publica Inc | General purpose / fund operations | $5,000 |
| Hawaii Foodbank | General purpose / fund operations | $3,000 |
| Hanahauoli School | General purpose / fund operations | $2,500 |
| Phillips Academy | General purpose / fund operations | $2,500 |
| Chamber Music Hawaii Endowment Fund | General purpose / fund operations | $2,000 |
| Early Music Hawaii | General purpose / fund operations | $2,000 |
| Hawaii Theatre Center | General purpose / fund operations | $2,000 |
| Hawaii Youth Symphony | General purpose / fund operations | $2,000 |
| Honolulu Theatre for Youth | General purpose / fund operations | $2,000 |
| Navian Hawaii | General purpose / fund operations | $2,000 |
| Hawaii Youth Opera Chorus | General purpose / fund operations | $1,500 |
| Windward Choral Society | General purpose / fund operations | $1,500 |
| Ballet Hawaii | General purpose / fund operations | $1,000 |
| Children's Justice Center | General purpose / fund operations | $1,000 |
| Diamond Head Theater | General purpose / fund operations | $1,000 |
| Hawaii Meals on Wheels | General purpose / fund operations | $1,000 |
| The Garden Club of Honolulu | General purpose / fund operations | $1,000 |
| Hawaiian Humane Society | General purpose / fund operations | $1,000 |
| Lyon Arboretum Association | General purpose / fund operations | $1,000 |
| NA Lei Hulu I Ka Wekiu Hula Halau | General purpose / fund operations | $1,000 |
| Honolulu Chamber Music Series | General purpose / fund operations | $500 |
| Mission House Museum | General purpose / fund operations | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Valerie BH Yee
- Nola HH Yee
- Stephanie Hee
Questions people ask
Does Pikake Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Pikake Foundation Inc give?
$1.6 million in tax year 2024, across 35 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Pikake Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Valerie BH Yee (President/Secretary), Nola HH Yee (Vice-President) and Stephanie Hee (Treasurer).
What does Pikake Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and faith communities.