Shiraki Memorial Foundation
Accepts applications
Shiraki Memorial Foundation is a private foundation in Honolulu, Hawaii. In tax year 2024 it gave $263,306 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $13,500 and the largest $40,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$263,306
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$13,500
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$5.6 million
- New grantees78%
Giving in 2024 was down from $266,684 the year before.
78% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $266,684 | 14 | $3.6 million |
| 2024 | $263,306 | 18 | $5.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Gregory Wong 4348 Waialae Ave Ste 592, Honolulu, HI 96816 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (808) 222-4848 |
| What to submit | Indication of the purpose of the organization or individual seeking support |
| Restrictions | Scholarships are limited to Hawaii residents attending southern baptist seminaries or schools and who are also southern baptist church members |
What Shiraki Memorial Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Hawaii.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | 13 | $199,764 |
| California | 1 | $21,563 |
| Texas | 1 | $16,824 |
| Missouri | 1 | $15,941 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $5,871 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $3,343 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The First Lap | Support of charitable purpose | $40,000 |
| Various Christian Ministries | Support of charitable purpose | $34,259 |
| Gateway Baptist Seminary | Scholarship for seminary students | $21,563 |
| Harvest Family Life | Support of charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Hawaii Baptist Academy | Support of charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Waipio Community Baptist Church | Support of charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary | Scholarship for seminary students | $16,824 |
| Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary | Scholarship for seminary students | $15,941 |
| Baptist Collegiate Ministries O'Ahu | Support of charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Fellowship Baptist Church | Support of charitable purpose | $12,000 |
| Life Christian Church | Support of charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Malama Christian Church | Support of charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Hawaii Pacific Baptist Convention | Support of charitable purpose | $8,000 |
| Southern Baptist Theological Seminary | Scholarship for seminary students | $5,871 |
| Hamama Christian Church | Support of charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Oahu Baptist Network | Scholarship for seminary students | $4,305 |
| Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary | Scholarship for seminary students | $3,343 |
| Connections Church | Support of charitable purpose | $1,200 |
Officers and trustees
- Clyde Kakiuchi
- Susan Arashiro
- Gail Gierhart
- Gregory Wong
- Roy Mizushima
Questions people ask
Does Shiraki Memorial Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Shiraki Memorial Foundation give?
$263,306 in tax year 2024, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $13,500.
Who runs Shiraki Memorial Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Clyde Kakiuchi (President), Susan Arashiro (Vice President), Gail Gierhart (Secretary) and Gregory Wong (Treasurer) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Shiraki Memorial Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and education.