T Foundation
Accepts applications
T Foundation is a private foundation in Honolulu, Hawaii. In tax year 2024 it gave $139,351 in 45 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $25,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$139,351
- Number of grants45
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees53%
Giving in 2024 was up from $68,050 the year before.
53% 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 | $68,050 | 31 | $828,866 |
| 2024 | $139,351 | 45 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Franklin Tokioka II 5312 Kahalakua St, Honolulu, HI 96821 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (808) 591-0055 |
| What to submit | Letter of inquiry should be submitted to the executive director. |
| Deadlines | No deadlines - applications accepted on an ongoing basis. |
What T Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to Hawaii.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | 24 | $96,300 |
| California | 4 | $13,100 |
| New York | 1 | $6,500 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $4,100 |
| Texas | 1 | $3,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $2,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $2,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $2,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $2,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Holomua Collective | Charitable Contribution | $25,000 |
| Hawaii Foodbank | Charitable Contribution | $16,000 |
| Mid-Pac Institute | Charitable Contribution | $6,500 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Charitable Contribution | $6,500 |
| Disable American Vets | Charitable Contribution | $5,500 |
| City of Hope | Charitable Contribution | $5,100 |
| Lahaina Jodo Mission | Charitable Contribution | $5,000 |
| San Francisco Japan Town Foundation | Charitable Contribution | $5,000 |
| Straub Foundation | Charitable Contribution | $5,000 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children | Charitable Contribution | $4,500 |
| YMCA of Honolulu | Charitable Contribution | $4,000 |
| Hawaii Public Radio | Charitable Contribution | $3,000 |
| Mercy Ships | Charitable Contribution | $3,000 |
| Stanford University | Charitable Contribution | $2,500 |
| KAMP Hawaii | Charitable Contribution | $2,400 |
| Teach for America | Charitable Contribution | $2,400 |
| Hillsdale College | Charitable Contribution | $2,000 |
| Grassroot Institute of Hawaii | Charitable Contribution | $2,000 |
| International Fellowship of Christians and Jews | Charitable Contribution | $2,000 |
| Alliance Defending Freedom | Charitable Contribution | $2,000 |
| PWP Alumni Association | Charitable Contribution | $2,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Charitable Contribution | $2,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Res Hospital | Charitable Contribution | $2,000 |
| Bowdoin College | Charitable Contribution | $2,000 |
| Carleton College | Charitable Contribution | $2,000 |
| The Hill School | Charitable Contribution | $1,851 |
| Punahou School | Charitable Contribution | $1,500 |
| Tiger Resources Inc | Charitable Contribution | $1,500 |
| Bishop Museum | Charitable Contribution | $1,000 |
| The Heritage Foundation | Charitable Contribution | $1,000 |
| Uso | Charitable Contribution | $1,000 |
| Grace Bible Church Maui | Charitable Contribution | $1,000 |
| Hawaii Community Foundation | Charitable Contribution | $1,000 |
| Hawaii Theatre Center | Charitable Contribution | $1,000 |
| Japanese Culture Center of Hawaii | Charitable Contribution | $1,000 |
| Us Too Hawaii | Charitable Contribution | $1,000 |
| Center for COnservative Women | Charitable Contribution | $1,000 |
| Citizens United Foundation | Charitable Contribution | $1,000 |
| Judicial Watch | Charitable Contribution | $1,000 |
| Family Hui Hawaii | Charitable Contribution | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Dana M Tokioka
- Franklin M Tokioka
- Franklin M Tokioka II
- Franklin M Tokioka III
Questions people ask
Does T Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No deadlines - applications accepted on an ongoing basis..
How much does T Foundation give?
$139,351 in tax year 2024, across 45 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs T Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Dana M Tokioka (Vice President & Director), Franklin M Tokioka (Treasurer & Director), Franklin M Tokioka II (President & Director) and Franklin M Tokioka III (Director).
What does T Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and health.