Private foundation · EIN 99-0266031 · Aiea, Hawaii · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Asian Research 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: 2 grants paid, $100K total, median $50K. 50% of grants stayed in Hawaii. Stated restrictions: NONE

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
2
$100K
Median grant
$50K
Stays in HI
50%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$1.3M

How to apply

No specification Contact: Edward Shultz, 98-1627 Hoolauae Street, Aiea, Hi, 8084557780 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

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
International Society for Korean StudiesJATo support conference and planning activities for this organization which promotes academic dialogue across northeast asia and particularly…$80K
Center for Korean StudiesHonolulu, HITo support a conference in korea$20K

By state: INTL 1 · Hawaii 1

About this foundation

Asian Research Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Aiea, Hawaii, administered in care of Hugh Hw Kang, 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 Asian Research 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 Asian Research Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $100K across 2 grants, a median of $50K.

Where does Asian Research Foundation give?

INTL (1 grants), Hawaii (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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