K J Luke Foundation
Accepts applications
K J Luke Foundation is a private foundation in Honolulu, Hawaii. In tax year 2025 it gave $57,000 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $25,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$57,000
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$9.0 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2025 was up from $42,500 the year before.
13% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $147,000 | 10 | $5.9 million |
| 2024 | $42,500 | 8 | $7.3 million |
| 2025 | $57,000 | 8 | $9.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Warren K K Luke 45 N King St Ste 600, Honolulu, HI 96817 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (808) 524-0129 |
| What to submit | Any form stating request for inquiry |
| Deadlines | No later than 1 year after filing of this return |
| Restrictions | Must be an exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of irc of 1954 with preference given to public charities. |
What K J Luke Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Hawaii.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | 7 | $47,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Discovery Center | To provide multicultural community education and exhibits to children | $25,000 |
| Harvard College | To support the kj luke financial aid fund for harvard business school | $10,000 |
| Rehab Foundation | To enrich and enhance the rehabilitation experience and maximize each patient's recovery. | $10,000 |
| A Better Chinatown Association | To help developing programs, events and initiatives that preserve the cultural heritage of our community while fostering a safer, cleaner, and move vibrant neighborhood for everyone. | $5,000 |
| Saint Louis School | To provide resources to students pursuing scholastic opportunities | $3,000 |
| The Deputies | To fund scholarships awarded to honolulu police department and honolulu fire department explorer scouts. | $2,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of Hawaii | To create a brighter future for seriously ill children and their families. | $1,000 |
| Tong Wo Society of Kohala | To preserve historic buildings, structures, objects, sites and districts relating to the history of hawaii | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Warren K K Luke
- John Peter Uehara
- Sharlene K S Luke Mau
- Janice M T Luke Loo
Questions people ask
Does K J Luke Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No later than 1 year after filing of this return.
How much does K J Luke Foundation give?
$57,000 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs K J Luke Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Warren K K Luke (President/Director), John Peter Uehara (Sec/Treasurer), Sharlene K S Luke Mau (Director) and Janice M T Luke Loo (Director).
What does K J Luke Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and community development.