Edward Payson Irwin and Bernice Piilani Irwin
Preselected recipients only
Edward Payson Irwin and Bernice Piilani Irwin is a private foundation in Honolulu, Hawaii. In tax year 2025 it gave $20,000 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $6,000. 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$20,000
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$6,000
- Assets$694,266
- New grantees63%
Giving in 2025 was up from $15,300 the year before.
63% 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 | $20,000 | 8 | $605,240 |
| 2024 | $15,300 | 7 | $632,294 |
| 2025 | $20,000 | 8 | $694,266 |
How to apply
Edward Payson Irwin and Bernice Piilani Irwin 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 Edward Payson Irwin and Bernice Piilani Irwin funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Hawaii.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | 2 | $8,000 |
| Arizona | 3 | $6,000 |
| California | 1 | $2,000 |
| New York | 1 | $2,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Univ of Hawaii - Manoa | Scholarships | $6,000 |
| Syracuse University | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Grand Canyon University | Scholarships | $2,000 |
| University of Southern California | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Utah Tech University | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| University of Phoenix | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Univ of Hawaii - Hilo | Scholarships | $2,000 |
| Arizona State University | Scholarship | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- First Hawaiian Bank
Questions people ask
Does Edward Payson Irwin and Bernice Piilani Irwin accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Edward Payson Irwin and Bernice Piilani Irwin give?
$20,000 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Edward Payson Irwin and Bernice Piilani Irwin?
Its 2025 filing lists First Hawaiian Bank (Trustee).
What does Edward Payson Irwin and Bernice Piilani Irwin fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.