Dr Alvin & Monica Saake Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Dr Alvin & Monica Saake Foundation is a private foundation in Honolulu, Hawaii. In tax year 2025 it gave $200,000 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $16,000 and the largest $65,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$200,000
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$16,000
- Largest grant$65,000
- Assets$2.2 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $180,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $120,000 | 7 | $2.3 million |
| 2024 | $180,000 | 7 | $2.3 million |
| 2025 | $200,000 | 9 | $2.2 million |
How to apply
Dr Alvin & Monica Saake Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Dr Alvin & Monica Saake Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Hawaii.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | 9 | $200,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Hawaii Foundation | Men's basketball | $65,000 |
| University of Hawaii Foundation | Athletic training room | $30,000 |
| University of Hawaii Foundation | Equipment room | $28,000 |
| University of Hawaii Foundation | Strength & conditioning room | $22,000 |
| University of Hawaii Foundation | Dept of kinesiology | $16,000 |
| University of Hawaii Foundation | Athletic dept | $15,000 |
| University of Hawaii Foundation | Ticket office | $13,000 |
| University of Hawaii Foundation | Intramural sports program | $6,000 |
| University of Hawaii Foundation | Letterwinners club | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bart M Koza
- Kelvin Shoji
- Eric M Okasaki
Questions people ask
Does Dr Alvin & Monica Saake Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Dr Alvin & Monica Saake Foundation give?
$200,000 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $16,000.
Who runs Dr Alvin & Monica Saake Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Bart M Koza (President), Kelvin Shoji (Vice-Preside) and Eric M Okasaki (Secretary).
What does Dr Alvin & Monica Saake Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.