Private foundation · EIN 27-0790491 · Kahului, Hawaii · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Roy H & Lorraine M Okumura Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 32 grants paid, $425K total, median $10K. 97% of grants stayed in Hawaii.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
32
$425K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in HI
97%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$9.4M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Emergency Assistance FoundationDallas, TXProvide essential financial assistance to individuals on the path to recovery following an unexpected disaster or personal hardship$50K
Hale Makua Health ServicesKahului, HIFacility or equipment capital needs for nursing home foodservice operations$25K
Kahului Hongwanji Mission (honpa Hongwanji)Kahului, HIFacility or equipment capital needs for church$25K
Maui Arts & Cultural CenterKahului, HIFacility or equipment capital needs for arts education, fine arts exhibits, perpetuation of hawaiian culture, community festivals and outre…$25K
Maui Economic Development Board Inc MedbKihei, HIMedb ke alahele education fund (stem program)$25K
Maui Health FoundationWailuku, HIFacility or equipment capital needs for foodservice operations of the hospital$25K
Nisei Veterans Memorial CenterKahului, HIFor preschool and adult care center for the community's elderly and memorial center$25K
Seabury HallMakawao, HIFacility or equipment capital needs for school facilities$25K
Soroptimist International of the Americas IncKahului, HITuition grants or scholarships$25K
University of Hawaii FoundationHonolulu, HISupport family business center of hawaii$25K
Hawaii Hotel Industry FoundationHonolulu, HICharity walk fundraising$20K
Boy Scout of America Aloha Council 104Wailuku, HIHelp maui county scouts to develop academic skills, self-confidence, ethics, leadership skills, and citizenship skills that influence their…$13K
American Cancer SocietyHonolulu, HIRelay for life fundraising$10K
Feed My Sheep IncPuunene, HIFeed my sheep is a unique mobile food distribution program that distributes to neighborhoods of need each week. funding is for the organiza…$10K
Imua Family ServicesKahului, HITo assist children and their families overcome developmental learning challenges in their most critical formative years.$10K
Maui United WayKahului, HIFunding to assist maui's community$10K
Pacific Cancer FoundationWailuku, HISupport for those affected by cancer in maui county$10K
University of Hawaii FoundationKahului, HIUh maui college foodservice program scholarships$10K
American Cancer SocietyHonolulu, HIHope lodge offers cancer patients and their caregivers a free place to stay when their best hope for effective treatment may be in another…$10K
Aloha House IncPaia, HIFunding for outpatient and residential treatment for individuals addicted to alcohol and/or other drugs and prevention and treatment of ind…$5,000
Alzheimers Disease and Related Disorders Association IncHonolulu, HIFunding to end alzheimer's and all other dementia$5,000
Big Brothers Big Sisters HawaiiWailuku, HIBuilding and supporting one-to-one relationships to ignite the biggest possible futures for hawaii's youth$5,000
Hawaii Ag and Culinary AllianceHonolulu, HIHawaii food and wine festival$5,000
Hospice MauiWailuku, HIProviding professional, ethical, culturally appropriate, and deeply compassionate hospice care to our diverse community.$5,000
Ka Lima O Maui LtdWailuku, HIProviding job training and employment opportunities for adults with disabilities.$5,000
Lae Ula O KaiWailuku, HITo perpetuate the sport and culture of hawaiian canoe paddling$2,500
Zenshin DaikoMakawao, HIExpand an awareness and appreciation of our culture by teaching children the art of japanese taiko drumming$2,500
Family Life Center IncKahului, HIFamily life center strives to stabalize the lives of people in their time of need by connecting individuals to a wide variety of supportive…$2,500
Hawaiian Kamalii IncKahului, HITo perpetuate and preserve the art of outrigger canoe paddling by developing character through traditional hawaiian values$2,500
Kamehameha Schools Maui Campus Parent Teacher Student OhanaPukalani, HITo build strong positive relationships with our keiki and 'ohana is fundamental to our kula. we practice hawaiian values of aloha, malama a…$2,500
Maui Okinawan Kenjin KaiWailuku, HITo perpetuate the okinawan heritage, culture, and arts$2,500
St Anthony of Padua Church (roman Catholic Church in the State of Hawaii)Wailuku, HITo participate in the mission of the diocese of honolulu of christ to the world. we are a community of faith that lives and promotes a vibr…$2,500

By state: Hawaii 31 · Texas 1

About this foundation

Roy H & Lorraine M Okumura Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Kahului, Hawaii, tax-exempt since 2014. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Roy H & Lorraine M Okumura Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Roy H & Lorraine M Okumura Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $425K across 32 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Roy H & Lorraine M Okumura Foundation give?

Hawaii (31 grants), Texas (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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