Kenneth & Myrtle Hamura Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Kenneth & Myrtle Hamura Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Pearl City, Hawaii. In tax year 2025 it gave $332,000 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $6,500 and the largest $175,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$332,000
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$6,500
- Largest grant$175,000
- Assets$4,284
- New grantees83%
Giving in 2025 was up from $7,500 the year before.
83% of its 2025 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 | $15,000 | 2 | $313,472 |
| 2024 | $7,500 | 2 | $350,199 |
| 2025 | $332,000 | 8 | $4,284 |
How to apply
Kenneth & Myrtle Hamura Family Foundation Inc 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 Kenneth & Myrtle Hamura Family Foundation Inc funds
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ailana Inc | Provide culturally resonant, compassionate care to those navigating behavioral health challenges (ck#230 dtd 08/08/25) | $175,000 |
| Kuakini Foundation | Finacing kuakini's capital improvement projects (medical equipment/new tech,facilities renocation (ck#231 dtd 08/08/25) | $125,000 |
| Maui Food Bank | To help families and neibhors facing hunger in lahaina (maui fire on 08/08/23)ck#222 08/08/25 | $10,000 |
| Individual | $10,000 | |
| Maui Human Society | Protect and save the ives of maui's animal (ch#223 dtd 08/08/25). | $3,000 |
| Hawaii Food Bank | Hunger relief organization to establish long-term food security for communities (ck#223 dtd 08/13/25) | $3,000 |
| The Deputies | The deputies provides scholarships to explorer scouts, police & fire fighters interested in furthering their education (ck#226 dtd 08/08/25). | $3,000 |
| Hawaii Food Bank | Hunger relief organization to establish long-term food security for communities (ck#232 dtd 09/07/25) | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Betsy H Hamura
- Lori K Teixeira
- Wendi K Ichinose
Questions people ask
Does Kenneth & Myrtle Hamura Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Kenneth & Myrtle Hamura Family Foundation Inc give?
$332,000 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $6,500.
Who runs Kenneth & Myrtle Hamura Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Betsy H Hamura (Pres/Secretsty/Director), Lori K Teixeira (V-President/Treasury/Director) and Wendi K Ichinose (Director).
What does Kenneth & Myrtle Hamura Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, health and food and hunger.