Grace and Richard Okita Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Grace and Richard Okita Foundation is a private foundation in Honolulu, Hawaii. In tax year 2023 it gave $60,000 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $2,750 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$60,000
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$2,750
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$926,990
How to apply
Grace and Richard Okita 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 Grace and Richard Okita Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Hawaii.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | 8 | $44,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $10,000 |
| California | 2 | $5,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Damien Memorial School | $2,500 grant to science dept; $7,500 grant to student clubs and organizations art club key club student govt design collaborative middle school & high school robotics | $10,000 |
| Sacred Hearts Academy | $5,000 each to support the lower school library and the upper school library | $10,000 |
| Saint Louis School | $10,000 to support the greatest needs of the elementary division | $10,000 |
| University of Washington Foundation | $3,500 grant to engineering student retention & success fund; $3,500 grant to barbara sando scholarship in mathematics; $3,000 grant to husky hunger relief fund | $10,000 |
| Assistance Dogs of Hawaii | $5,000 to support courthouse facility dogs and veterans programs | $5,000 |
| Hawaiian Humane Society | $3,000 to wish list-kurunda shelter beds then pet food bank | $3,000 |
| Cabrillo High School Aquarium | $2,500 to support greatest needs donee activities | $2,500 |
| Individual | $2,500 to support veterans program. One team. Two heroes. | $2,500 |
| Friends-Hawaii Volcanoes Natl Park | $2,500 to support greatest needs donee activities | $2,500 |
| Rehab Foundation | $1,250 to the heroes fund-supporting our healthcare heroes; $1,250 to the sharing fund-helping our community thrive | $2,500 |
| Eaa Aviation Foundation | $1,000 grant to eaa aviation museum educational program scholarship | $1,000 |
| Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum | $1,000 to support youth-oriented education programs | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Linda M Okita
- Grace Y Okita
- Myrna H Matsueda
Questions people ask
Does Grace and Richard Okita Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Grace and Richard Okita Foundation give?
$60,000 in tax year 2023, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $2,750.
Who runs Grace and Richard Okita Foundation?
Its 2023 filing lists Linda M Okita (P T D), Grace Y Okita (V S D) and Myrna H Matsueda (D).
What does Grace and Richard Okita Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and food and hunger.