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Hisis

Preselected recipients only Honolulu, Hawaii · EIN 853933573

Hisis is a private foundation in Honolulu, Hawaii. In tax year 2023 it gave $1,291 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $646 and the largest $1,041. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.

Giving in 2023 was up from $500 the year before.

100% of its 2023 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2021$5001$21,115
2023$1,2912$163,352

How to apply

Hisis 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Hawaii.

StateGrantsAmount
Hawaii2$1,291

Grants paid in 2023

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Hawaii Legacy Foundation
Honolulu, HI
Contribution for Pride events$1,041
Hawaii Gay Flag Football Leauge
Honolulu, HI
Support of the league and advertising$250

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2023 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Hisis accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Hisis give?

$1,291 in tax year 2023, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $646.

Who runs Hisis?

Its 2023 filing lists Patricio Battani (Ceo), Wendy Wink (Chief Disrupter), Derek Warren (Trustee) and Alissa Nelson (Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.

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