The Lry Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Lry Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Honolulu, Hawaii. In tax year 2025 it gave $142,500 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $9,000 and the largest $45,000. 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$142,500
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$9,000
- Largest grant$45,000
- Assets$606,069
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2025 was up from $59,000 the year before.
44% 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 | $135,500 | 11 | $506,507 |
| 2024 | $59,000 | 7 | $546,613 |
| 2025 | $142,500 | 9 | $606,069 |
How to apply
The Lry Charitable 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.
What The Lry Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Hawaii.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | 8 | $127,500 |
| California | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ho'ola NA Pua | General purpose/charitable contributions | $45,000 |
| Sacred Hearts Academy | General purpose/charitable contributions | $37,500 |
| Aloha Council Bsa | General purpose/charitable contributions | $20,000 |
| Japanese American National Museum | General purpose/charitable contributions | $15,000 |
| Saint Louis School | General purpose/charitable contributions | $9,000 |
| Henry Kapono Foundation | General purpose/charitable contributions | $5,000 |
| Hugs | General purpose/charitable contributions | $5,000 |
| Kick Start Karate | General purpose/charitable contributions | $5,000 |
| YMCA of Honolulu | General purpose/charitable contributions | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robin Yoshimura
- Lillian Yoshimura
Questions people ask
Does The Lry Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Lry Charitable Foundation give?
$142,500 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $9,000.
Who runs The Lry Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Robin Yoshimura (Trustee) and Lillian Yoshimura (Trustee).
What does The Lry Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.