First Insurance Company of Hawaii Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
First Insurance Company of Hawaii Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Honolulu, Hawaii. In tax year 2025 it gave $541,850 in 88 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $47,450. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$541,850
- Number of grants88
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$47,450
- Assets$10.7 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2025 was up from $440,198 the year before.
44% 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 | $464,919 | 64 | $8.8 million |
| 2024 | $440,198 | 79 | $9.4 million |
| 2025 | $541,850 | 88 | $10.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Todd Takayama 1100 Ward Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96814 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (808) 527-7777 |
| What to submit | Letter stating the type of activity |
What First Insurance Company of Hawaii Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Hawaii.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | 83 | $525,280 |
| Virginia | 2 | $6,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $2,500 |
| Texas | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Hawaii Foundation | Shidler college of business business night awards | $47,450 |
| American Heart Association | Support general fund | $30,000 |
| American Red Cross | Support general fund | $25,000 |
| Malama Learning Center | Ola na kini native hawaiian tree planting initiative | $25,000 |
| University of Hawaii Foundation | Uhcc early phase trials center and program campaign fund | $25,000 |
| University of Hawaii Foundation | Uhcc early phase trials center and program campaign fund | $25,000 |
| Hawaii Public Radio | Support general fund | $20,000 |
| University of Hawaii Foundation | Uhero | $20,000 |
| Aloha United Way | Support general fund | $16,464 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Support general fund | $10,000 |
| Child and Family Services | Stronger families fund | $10,000 |
| Hawaii Meals on Wheels | 6th annual malama kupuna thanksgiving fundraiser | $10,000 |
| Honolulu Museum of Art | Support general fund | $10,000 |
| Make A Wish Hawaii | 12th annual jingle rock run | $10,000 |
| YMCA of Honolulu | 2025 annual campaigns - nuuanu and kaimuki | $10,000 |
| Bishop Museum | Support general fund | $7,500 |
| University of Hawaii Foundation | Scholarship for climate change | $7,500 |
| American Heart Association | Support general fund | $5,506 |
| Girl Scouts of Hawaii | 2025 women of distinction | $5,380 |
| After-School All-Stars | 15th annual all-stars gala | $5,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Support general fund | $5,000 |
| Arthritis Foundation | Support general fund | $5,000 |
| Boys to Men Mentoring Network of Hawaii | Support general fund | $5,000 |
| Feeding Hawaii Together - the Pantry | Support general fund | $5,000 |
| Hawaii Children's Cancer Foundation | Support general fund | $5,000 |
| Hawaii Community Foundation | Maui strong fund | $5,000 |
| Hawaii Homeownership Center | Support general fund | $5,000 |
| Hawaii Land Trust | Malama aina kakou benefit | $5,000 |
| Helping Hands Hawaii | Support general fund | $5,000 |
| Honolulu Sertoma Club | Support general fund | $5,000 |
| Honolulu Sertoma Club | Support general fund | $5,000 |
| Institute for Human Services | Support general fund | $5,000 |
| Ka Lima O Maui | 100 holes of golf fundraiser | $5,000 |
| Kauai Food Bank | Support general fund | $5,000 |
| Kids' Chance of Hawaii | Support general fund | $5,000 |
| March of Dimes | March for babies | $5,000 |
| Navian Hawaii | Na hoa malama "lights, camera, auction" gala | $5,000 |
| Ohana Arts | Promoting peace through the universal language of the arts | $5,000 |
| Project Vision Hawaii | Support general fund | $5,000 |
| Public Schools of Hawaii Foundation | 32nd annual kulia i ka nu'u awards banquet | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Todd Y Takayama
- Janis H Kushimi
- Chris Dods
- Susan Eichor
- Lance Kawano
Questions people ask
Does First Insurance Company of Hawaii Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does First Insurance Company of Hawaii Charitable Foundation give?
$541,850 in tax year 2025, across 88 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs First Insurance Company of Hawaii Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Todd Y Takayama (Trustee), Janis H Kushimi (Trustee), Chris Dods (Trustee) and Susan Eichor (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does First Insurance Company of Hawaii Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and health.