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Iwamoto Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Honolulu, Hawaii · EIN 474273298

Iwamoto Family Foundation is a private foundation in Honolulu, Hawaii. In tax year 2024 it gave $250,000 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $22,500 and the largest $75,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $69,000 the year before.

63% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$69,0007$76,160
2024$250,0008$1.2 million

How to apply

Iwamoto Family 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Iwamoto Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Hawaii.

StateGrantsAmount
Hawaii7$230,000
California1$20,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 8 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Kipuka Kuleana
Lihue, HI
Cultural and enviromental education$75,000
Spill the Tea Cafe
Honolulu, HI
Youth mental health$70,000
Hawaii Health and Harm Reduction Ce
Honolulu, HI
Health services$30,000
Hoola NA Pua
Honolulu, HI
Prevention of child sex trafficking$25,000
Partners in Care
San Fernando, CA
Health services$20,000
Kumu Kahua Theatre
Honolulu, HI
For the purpose of arts and education$10,000
Hawaii Appleseed
Honolulu, HI
Economic justice$10,000
Hawaii Public Radio
Honolulu, HI
Public radio$10,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Iwamoto Family Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does Iwamoto Family Foundation give?

$250,000 in tax year 2024, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $22,500.

Who runs Iwamoto Family Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Kim Coco Iwamoto (President), Brooks Glenwood Bays Jr (Secretary) and Kayla Iwamoto (Director).

What does Iwamoto Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly health, arts and culture and youth programs.

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