Private foundation · EIN 20-3283739 · Kailua Kona, Hawaii · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Ululani Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you work nationally. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $15K.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 7 grants paid, $125K total, median $15K. 29% of grants stayed in Hawaii. Stated restrictions: NONE

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
7
$125K
Median grant
$15K
Stays in HI
29%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$3.6M

How to apply

NONE Contact: Stephen Heiman, 75-853 Keaolani Drive, Kailuakona, Hi, 8083270144 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

7 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Opera ParalleleSan Francisco, CAFunding for support of fine arts$45K
The SF PlayhouseSan Francisco, CAFunding for support of fine arts$23K
Music of RemembranceSeattle, WAFunding for support of fine arts$15K
The Food Basket Hawaii Islands Food BankKailuakona, HIFunding for hunger relief programs$15K
Hawaii Island Human SocietyHolualoa, HIFunding for progams and activities$12K
Carlisle Floyd CentennialGreenville, SCFunding for support of fine arts$10K
American Conservatory TheaterSan Francisco, CAFunding for support of fine arts$5,000

By state: California 3 · Hawaii 2 · Washington 1 · South Carolina 1

About this foundation

Ululani Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Kailua Kona, Hawaii, administered in care of Stephen Helman, tax-exempt since 2005. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Ululani Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. NONE Deadlines: NONE.

How much does Ululani Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $125K across 7 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does Ululani Foundation give?

California (3 grants), Hawaii (2 grants), Washington (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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