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Research Institute for Hawaiiusa

Preselected recipients only Honolulu, Hawaii · EIN 990355824

Research Institute for Hawaiiusa is a private foundation in Honolulu, Hawaii. In tax year 2024 it gave $36,331 in 28 grants; the typical grant was $754 and the largest $11,000. 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 $10,232 the year before.

79% 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$10,2329$11,206
2024$36,33128$33,075

How to apply

Research Institute for Hawaiiusa 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.

Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica

What Research Institute for Hawaiiusa funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Hawaii.

StateGrantsAmount
Hawaii16$24,560
California2$3,300
Connecticut1$2,600
Virginia2$2,289
District of Columbia2$1,663
Maine1$791
New York2$535
Kansas1$510
Massachusetts1$83

Grants paid in 2024

All 28 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
We Talk Story
Honolulu, HI
General support$11,000
Center for Civic Edu
Calabasas, CA
General support$3,000
US Coast Guard Foundation
Stonington, CT
General support$2,600
Lahaina Restoration Foundation
Lahaina, HI
General support$2,041
University of Hawai'i
Honolulu, HI
General support$2,000
Aloha United Way
Honolulu, HI
General support$1,500
Brady United
Washington, DC
General support$1,400
Historic Hawaii Foundation
Honolulu, HI
General support$1,292
Uso Inc
Arlington, VA
General support$1,259
Hawaii Public Radio
Honolulu, HI
General support$1,200
Nature Conservancy
Arlington, VA
General support$1,030
Hawaii Theatre Center
Honolulu, HI
General support$1,000
YMCA
Honolulu, HI
General support$1,000
Maine Media
Rockport, ME
General support$791
Civil Beat
Honolulu, HI
General support$717
National Kidney Foundation
New York, NY
General support$515
Eisenhower Foundation
Abilene, KS
General support$510
Hawaii Pacific University
Honolulu, HI
General support$500
Honolulu Museum of Art
Honolulu, HI
General support$500
Pacific Aviation Museum
Honolulu, HI
General support$500
Winners Camp
Honolulu, HI
General support$500
Afp Aloha Chapter (Natnl Phil Day)
Mililani, HI
General support$304
Wikimedia
San Francisco, CA
General support$300
National Park Conservation Associat
Washington, DC
General support$263
Hawaii Community Foundation
Honolulu, HI
General support$256
Hawaiian Mission Houses
Honolulu, HI
General support$250
American Antiquarian Society
Worcester, MA
General support$83
The Associated Press
New York, NY
General support$20

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Research Institute for Hawaiiusa accept grant applications?

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

How much does Research Institute for Hawaiiusa give?

$36,331 in tax year 2024, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $754.

Who runs Research Institute for Hawaiiusa?

Its 2024 filing lists Christopher J Haig (Volunteerpre), Valerie Koenig (Director) and Michael C Owens (Director).

What does Research Institute for Hawaiiusa fund?

Based on its grants, mainly community development, arts and culture and education.

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