The Kahiau Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Kahiau Foundation is a private foundation in Honolulu, Hawaii. In tax year 2024 it gave $175,000 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $32,500 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$175,000
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$32,500
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$3.9 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was down from $210,000 the year before.
50% 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 | $210,000 | 3 | $3.1 million |
| 2024 | $175,000 | 4 | $3.9 million |
How to apply
The Kahiau Foundation 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1 | $100,000 |
| California | 2 | $60,000 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Equality Now | To support achieving legal & systematic change that addresses violence & discrimination | $100,000 |
| Earthleagueinternational | Protectourplanetfromcriminalexploitation.Acorepartofachievingthismissionisthecomprehensiveintelligencewegatherromthefieldonmajorenvironmentalcriminalsandtransnationaltraffickingnetworks. | $50,000 |
| Bishopmuseum | ImmerseyourselfinHawaii'srichcultureandheritageatthepremiernaturalandculturalhistorymuseuminthestate. | $15,000 |
| NA Lei Hulu I Ka Wekiu | Committed to the preservation and education of the hawaiian culture through hula. | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Allene Wong
- Colleen Wong
- Morgan Bernstein
- Zachary Kau
Questions people ask
Does The Kahiau Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Kahiau Foundation give?
$175,000 in tax year 2024, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $32,500.
Who runs The Kahiau Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Allene Wong (Chairman), Colleen Wong (Secretary), Morgan Bernstein (Director) and Zachary Kau (Director).