Tradewind Group Foundation
Accepts applications
Tradewind Group Foundation is a private foundation in Honolulu, Hawaii. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.0 million in 146 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $100,510. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$2.0 million
- Number of grants146
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$100,510
- Assets$45.1 million
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.4 million the year before.
56% 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 | $1.2 million | 121 | $29.2 million |
| 2024 | $1.4 million | 147 | $33.7 million |
| 2025 | $2.0 million | 146 | $45.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Trasewind Group Foundation 201 Merchant St Suite 2000, Honolulu, HI 96813 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (808) 564-8309 |
| What to submit | Letter to foundation stating request and purpose of organization |
| Deadlines | Open year round |
What Tradewind Group Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Hawaii.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | 146 | $1.5 million |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii Community Foundation | Exempt purposes of the organization | $100,510 |
| Us-Japan Council | Exempt purposes of the organization | $100,000 |
| Public Schools of Hawaii Foundation | Exempt purposes of the organization | $78,745 |
| Hawaii Executive Collaborative | Exempt purposes of the organization | $75,000 |
| Hawaii United Okinawa Association | Exempt purposes of the organization | $50,000 |
| American Heart Association Inc | Exempt purposes of the organization | $41,210 |
| Hawaii Foodbank Inc | Exempt purposes of the organization | $34,660 |
| Kapiolani Health Foundation | Exempt purposes of the organization | $32,500 |
| Uh Foundation | Exempt purposes of the organization | $31,906 |
| Kupu | Exempt purposes of the organization | $27,500 |
| YMCA of Honolulu | Exempt purposes of the organization | $25,600 |
| Center for Tomorrow's Leaders | Exempt purposes of the organization | $25,000 |
| Grassroot Institute of Hawaii | Exempt purposes of the organization | $25,000 |
| Hawaii Public Radio | Exempt purposes of the organization | $25,000 |
| Holomua Collective | Exempt purposes of the organization | $25,000 |
| Housing Hawaii's Future | Exempt purposes of the organization | $25,000 |
| Makiki Christian Church | Exempt purposes of the organization | $25,000 |
| Movers and Shakas | Exempt purposes of the organization | $25,000 |
| Teach for America Hawaii | Exempt purposes of the organization | $25,000 |
| Volunteer Ally | Exempt purposes of the organization | $25,000 |
| Daihonzan Chozen-Ji International Zen Dojo | Exempt purposes of the organization | $24,960 |
| American Cancer Society Hawaii | Exempt purposes of the organization | $23,500 |
| Hawaii Theatre Center | Exempt purposes of the organization | $19,750 |
| Maui Economic Opportunity Inc | Exempt purposes of the organization | $17,574 |
| Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii | Exempt purposes of the organization | $17,500 |
| A Better Chinatown Association | Exempt purposes of the organization | $15,000 |
| American Red Cross Hawaii State Chapter | Exempt purposes of the organization | $15,000 |
| Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement | Exempt purposes of the organization | $15,000 |
| St Andrew's Schools | Exempt purposes of the organization | $15,000 |
| The Gift Foundation of Hawaii | Exempt purposes of the organization | $14,000 |
| Public Schools of Hawaii Foundation | Exempt purposes of the organization | $12,510 |
| Goodwill Industries of Hawaii Inc | Exempt purposes of the organization | $12,320 |
| Parents and Children Together | Exempt purposes of the organization | $12,100 |
| Child & Family Service | Exempt purposes of the organization | $10,720 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii | Exempt purposes of the organization | $10,400 |
| American Film Foundation | Exempt purposes of the organization | $10,000 |
| Hale Mahaolu | Exempt purposes of the organization | $10,000 |
| Hale Makua Health Services | Exempt purposes of the organization | $10,000 |
| Hawaii Economic Association | Exempt purposes of the organization | $10,000 |
| Hawaii Symphony Orchestra | Exempt purposes of the organization | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Franklin M Tokioka
- Tyler M Tokioka
- Scott A Kuioka
- Dana M Tokioka
- Colbert M Matsumoto
- Robert KWH Nobriga
Questions people ask
Does Tradewind Group Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Open year round.
How much does Tradewind Group Foundation give?
$2.0 million in tax year 2025, across 146 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Tradewind Group Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Franklin M Tokioka (Incorporator/Director), Tyler M Tokioka (Chairman/Secretary/Director), Scott A Kuioka (Treasurer) and Dana M Tokioka (President/Executive Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Tradewind Group Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and arts and culture.