Hawaii Loa Ohana
Preselected recipients only
Hawaii Loa Ohana is a private foundation in Honolulu, Hawaii. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.8 million in 33 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $400,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.8 million
- Number of grants33
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$400,000
- Assets$22.5 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2024 was down from $2.6 million the year before.
44% of its 2024 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 | $2.6 million | 36 | $15.0 million |
| 2024 | $1.8 million | 33 | $22.5 million |
How to apply
Hawaii Loa Ohana 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 Hawaii Loa Ohana funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Hawaii.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | 20 | $1.6 million |
| California | 5 | $60,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $60,000 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $25,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $25,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $15,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Blood Bank of Hawaii | Assistance to indigent families | $400,000 |
| Hawaii Food Bank | Assistance to indigent families | $250,000 |
| Hawaii Pacific University | Assistance to indigent families | $150,000 |
| Child & Family Service | Assistance to indigent families | $125,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Assistance to indigent families | $125,000 |
| Catholic Charities Hawaii | Assistance to indigent families | $125,000 |
| Straub Foundation | Assistance to indigent families | $100,000 |
| American Red Cross | Assistance to indigent families | $50,000 |
| Hawaii Community Foundation | Assistance to indigent families | $50,000 |
| Maui Food Bank | Assistance to indigent families | $50,000 |
| The Food Basket | Assistance to indigent families | $50,000 |
| Bishop Museum Digital Future | Assistance to indigent families | $50,000 |
| Iolani Palace | Assistance to indigent families | $50,000 |
| Anne K Taylor Fund | Assistance to indigent families | $25,000 |
| University of Hawaii | Assistance to indigent families | $25,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Assistance to indigent families | $15,000 |
| Feeding the Foothills | Hunger relief in el dorado | $15,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank TN | Feeding less fortunate families | $15,000 |
| Families Forward | To feed families | $15,000 |
| Aloha United Way | Assistance to indigent families | $10,000 |
| Ryse Hawaii | Assistance to indigent families | $10,000 |
| American Red Cross | Local red cross | $10,000 |
| Safe Haven Family Shelter | To support shelter and housing programs | $10,000 |
| San Diego Food Bank | Feed families in san diego | $10,000 |
| UCLA Cancer Center | Support cancer treatments | $10,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank Orange County | To feed families | $10,000 |
| East West Center | Fellowship. | $5,000 |
| Health Network | Assistance to indigent families | $5,000 |
| Navian Hawaii | Assistance to indigent families | $5,000 |
| Pear Harbor Avation Museum | Assistance to indigent families | $5,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Providing mortgage free homes to gold star and fallen first responder families | $5,000 |
| Hawaii Public Radio | Assistance to indigent families | $2,000 |
| PBS Hawaii | Assistance to indigent families | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- James J Pappas
- Marilyn Pappas
- Kimberly McCord
- Eric Yeaman
Questions people ask
Does Hawaii Loa Ohana accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Hawaii Loa Ohana give?
$1.8 million in tax year 2024, across 33 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Hawaii Loa Ohana?
Its 2024 filing lists James J Pappas (President), Marilyn Pappas (VP), Kimberly McCord (VP) and Eric Yeaman (Securetary/Tresurer).
What does Hawaii Loa Ohana fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, health and food and hunger.