Altres Foundation
Accepts applications
Altres Foundation is a private foundation in Honolulu, Hawaii. In tax year 2025 it gave $781,334 in 94 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $200,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$781,334
- Number of grants94
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$5.4 million
- New grantees61%
Giving in 2025 was up from $662,635 the year before.
61% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $258,816 | 59 | $3.6 million |
| 2024 | $662,635 | 78 | $5.2 million |
| 2025 | $781,334 | 94 | $5.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Siana Hunt 967 Kapiolani Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96814 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (808) 591-4900, siana.hunt@altres.com |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Altres Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Hawaii.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | 71 | $460,954 |
| Texas | 5 | $30,300 |
| Maryland | 2 | $15,000 |
| California | 5 | $1,450 |
| New York | 6 | $1,150 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $500 |
| Colorado | 1 | $450 |
| Oregon | 1 | $105 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $100 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $75 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Le Jardin Academy | Restricted capital improvement grant - education (3 year) | $200,000 |
| Hawaii Mobile Museum of Tollerance | Restricted capacity building grant - education | $28,750 |
| Anthropos Arts | Program support grant - community | $25,000 |
| Hawaii Symphony Orchestra | Program support grant - youth | $25,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii | Program support grant - youth | $22,562 |
| YMCA of Honolulu | Program support grant - community | $10,000 |
| Hawaiian Humane Society | Program support grant - community | $10,000 |
| Inside the Middle East | Program support grant - community | $10,000 |
| Hawaiian Community Assets | Program support grant - education | $10,000 |
| Honolulu Museum of Art | Program support grant - education | $10,000 |
| Hawaii Youth Symphony | Program support grant - youth | $10,000 |
| Scouting America Aloha Council | Program support grant - youth | $10,000 |
| A Better Chinatown Association | Capital grant - community (1 yr) | $10,000 |
| Purple Mai'a Foundation | Program support grant - workforce | $10,000 |
| Hawaiian Humane Society | Program support grant - community | $5,000 |
| Living Classrooms Foundation | Program support grant - education | $5,000 |
| Women's Fund of Hawaii | Program support grant - community | $5,000 |
| Island School | Program support grant - education | $5,000 |
| March of Dimes | Matching gift contribution - research/prevention | $5,000 |
| Ke Kula O Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki Lab PCS | Program support grant - education | $5,000 |
| Kua O Ka la PCS | Program support grant - education | $5,000 |
| Lanakila Pacifiic | Program support grant - community | $5,000 |
| Bikes for Mission Arlington | Program support grant - youth | $5,000 |
| Arc of Hilo | Program support grant - community | $5,000 |
| YMCA - Oahu | Program support grant - community | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Maui | Program support grant - community | $5,000 |
| Children's Discovery Center | Program support grant - workforce | $5,000 |
| Aloha Ilio Rescue | Program support grant - community | $5,000 |
| Kupu | Program support grant - community | $5,000 |
| K2 Hawaii | Program support grant - community | $5,000 |
| Hawaiian Humane Society | Program support grant - community | $5,000 |
| Manoa Valley Theater | Program support grant - community | $3,500 |
| Hawaii Rangeland Stewardship Foundation | Program support grant - community | $3,000 |
| University of Hawaii Foundation | Program support grant - education | $2,500 |
| Hawaii Medical Association | Program support grant - community | $2,500 |
| Guide Dogs of Hawaii | Program support grant - community | $2,500 |
| Ma'ema'e School & Community Foundation | Program support grant - community | $2,000 |
| Hongwanji Mission School | Program support grant - education | $1,500 |
| Crime Stoppers Honolulu Inc | Program support grant - community | $1,000 |
| Hawaiian Humane Society | Matching gift contribution - community | $700 |
Officers and trustees
- Barron Guss
- Kerry Kopp
- Siana Hunt
Questions people ask
Does Altres Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Altres Foundation give?
$781,334 in tax year 2025, across 94 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Altres Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Barron Guss (President/Director), Kerry Kopp (Vp/Treasurer/Director) and Siana Hunt (Secretary/Director).
What does Altres Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and youth programs.