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Hawaii Foundation For The Blind is a private corporation based in KAILUA KONA, HI. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1996. It holds total assets of $3.2M. Annual income is reported at $981K. Total assets have grown from $497K in 2011 to $2.6M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 12 officers and trustees. Hawaii association of the blind - to promote general welfare of the blind and educational assistance to help the blind and the blind students. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Hawaii. According to available records, Hawaii Foundation For The Blind has made 23 grants totaling $455K, with a median grant of $2K. Annual giving has grown from $133K in 2020 to $271K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $126K, with an average award of $20K. The foundation has supported 16 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in Hawaii. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$1K
Average Grant
$10K
Largest Grant
$118K
Based on 14 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
Hawaii association of the blind - to promote general welfare of the blind and educational assistance to help the blind and the blind students.
Expenses: $209K
Hawaii association of the blind - to promote general welfare of the blind and educational assistance to help the blind and the blind students. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 23 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in HI.
Hawaii Foundation For The Blind has distributed a total of $455K across 23 grants. The median grant size is $2K, with an average of $20K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $126K.
Hawaii Foundation For The Blind typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Hawaii Foundation For The Blind is headquartered in KAILUA KONA, HI.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Morikami | BOARD OF DIRECTORS | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Art Cabanilla | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Natalie Barrett | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Wally Soares | BOARD OF DIRECTORS | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Elizabeth Flormata | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Myles Tamashiro | BOARD OF DIRECTORS | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Walter Ishikawa | BOARD OF DIRECTORS | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Antonio Vega | BOARD OF DIRECTORS | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Howard Lesser | FIRST VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Kenneth Johnson | BOARD OF DIRECTORS | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Mona Yamada | BOARD OF DIRECTORS | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Norman Ota | SECOND VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$216K
Total Assets
$2.6M
Fair Market Value
$2.6M
Net Worth
$2.6M
Grants Paid
$212K
Contributions
$952K
Net Investment Income
$577
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
23
Total Giving
$455K
Average Grant
$20K
Median Grant
$2K
Unique Recipients
16
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii Association Of The BlindTO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSIONS OF HAWAII ASSOCIATION OF THE BLIND. | Ewa Beach, HI | $126K | 2022 |
| Desiree LacewellUPON THE BOARD'S APPROVAL, A GRANT OF $4,000 WAS PROVIDED TO MS. LACEWELL, A VISUALLY IMPAIRED INDIVIDUAL WHO ALSO HAPPENS TO BE A LICENSED BLIND VENDOR NEEDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AS HER VENDING FACILITY HAS NOT BEEN MAKING ANY PROFIT AS A RESULT OF EFFECTS OF COVID, AND WHO ALSO NEEDED FINANCIAL HELP FOR THE HUSBAND'S FUNERAL EXPENSES. THIS MONETARY SUPPORT IS PART OF THE FOUNDATION'S PURPOSES IN HELPING THE BLIND. | Mililani, HI | $4K | 2022 |
| Nora Ota-BurrowsMS. OTA-BURROWS IS A BLIND INDIVIDUAL WHO ALSO HAPPENS TO HAVE HEARING IMPAIRMENT. SHE REQUESTED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IN PAYING FOR HER MUCHNEEDED HEARING AID AND DEVICE IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,025, WHICH WAS NOT COVERED UNDER HER MEDICARE INSURANCE. THE PROVISION OF THIS HEARING DEVICE HAS GREATLY ASSISTED IN HER DAILY LIFE OF BEING ABLE TO COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY WITH DOCTORS, FAMILY MEMBERS, COWORKERS AND FRIENDS. | Honolulu, HI | $3K | 2022 |
| Hilarion KamakaMR. HILARION KAMAKA, A VISUALLY IMPAIRED AND DEAF INDIVIDUAL, WITH THE HELP OF HIS BROTHER, LANCE KAMAKA, ANOTHER BLIND INDIVIDUAL, REQUESTED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IN THE PURCHASE OF HEARING AIDS FROM COSTCO BASED ON THE QUOTATION AND RECEIPT IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,701.53. MR. KAMAKA'S OLD HEARING AIDS WERE DAMAGED AS A RESULT OF THE 2 BROTHERS FALLING INTO A DITCH. THIS DEVICE IS CRUCIAL TO MR. KAMAKA'S COMMUNICATIONS DAILY ACTIVITIES AND SAFETY AS HE NAVIGATES THROUGH LIFE'S BASIC FUNCTIONS. THE F | Honolulu, HI | $3K | 2022 |
| Gerard LonerganTO PROVIDE FINANCIAL AID TO MR. GERARD LONERGAN, A LEGALLY BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED INDIVIDUAL WHO WAS SEVERELY IMPACTED BY THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC AND A MAJOR SURGERY INVOLVING AMPUTATION. A FINANCIAL AID OF $2,000 WAS APPROVED BY THE OFFICERS AND BOARD MEMBERS ON JULY 20, 2020. | Honolulu, HI | $2K | 2020 |
| Kespen KanaterTO PROVIDE FINANCIAL AID TO MS. KESPEN KANATER, A LEGALLY BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED AND PHYSICALLY DISABLED INDIVIDUAL WHO WAS IN NEED OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. A FINANCIAL GRANT OF $2,000 WAS APPROVED BY THE PRESIDENT ON SEPTEMBER 9, 2020. | Honolulu, HI | $2K | 2020 |
| Maui Medical GroupTO PROVIDE FINANCIAL AID TO MS. ELENA SOLARIA'S HEARING AID. THE COST OF THE HEARING AID WAS DIRECTLY PAID TO MAUI MEDICAL GROUP TO ENSURE THE ORIGINAL PURPOSE OF THE FINANCIAL GRANT. THE TOTAL COST OF THE AID WAS $1,789.59 AND WAS APPROVED BY THE BOARD MEMBERS ON OCTOBER 28, 2020. | Wailuku, HI | $2K | 2020 |
| Shontel JonesTO PROVIDE FINANCIAL AID TO MR. SHONTEL JONES, A LEGALLY BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED INDIVIDUAL WHO WAS IMPACTED BY THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. A FINANCIAL AID OF $1,000 WAS APPROVED BY THE OFFICERS AND BOARD MEMBERS ON JULY 17, 2020. | Honolulu, HI | $1K | 2020 |
| Douglas James MoisesTO PROVIDE FINANCIAL AID TO MR. DOUGLAS MOISES, A LEGALLY BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED INDIVIDUAL WHO WAS IMPACTED BY THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. A FINANCIAL AID OF $1,000 WAS APPROVED BY THE OFFICERS AND BOARD MEMBERS ON JULY 10, 2020. | Lihue, HI | $1K | 2020 |
| Wanda W Y TakaesuTO PROVIDE FINANCIAL AID TO MS. WANDA TAKAESU, A LEGALLY BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED INDIVIDUAL WHO WAS IMPACTED BY THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. A FINANCIAL AID OF $1,000 WAS APPROVED BY THE OFFICERS AND BOARD MEMBERS ON JULY 10, 2020. | Honolulu, HI | $1K | 2020 |
| Kenneth JohnsonTO PROVIDE FINANCIAL AID TO MR. KENNETH JOHNSON, A LEGALLY BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED INDIVIDUAL WHO WAS IMPACTED BY THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. A FINANCIAL AID OF $1,000 WAS APPROVED BY THE OFFICERS AND BOARD MEMBERS ON JULY 15, 2020. | Pearl City, HI | $1K | 2020 |
| Keaopuniokealoha WrightTO PROVIDE FINANCIAL AID TO MR. KEAO WRIGHT, A LEGALLY BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED INDIVIDUAL WHO WAS IMPACTED BY THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. A FINANCIAL AID OF $1,000 WAS APPROVED BY THE OFFICERS AND BOARD MEMBERS ON JULY 10, 2020. | Kaneohe, HI | $1K | 2020 |
| Dyllon AsamiTO PROVIDE FINANCIAL AID TO MR. DYLLON ASAMI, A LEGALLY BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED INDIVIDUAL WHO WAS IMPACTED BY THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. A FINANCIAL AID OF $1,000 WAS APPROVED BY THE OFFICERS AND BOARD MEMBERS ON JULY 15, 2020. | Kapolei, HI | $1K | 2020 |
| Justin ShimTO PROVIDE FINANCIAL AID TO MR. JUSTIN SHIM, A LEGALLY BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED INDIVIDUAL WHO WAS IMPACTED BY THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. A FINANCIAL AID OF $1,000 WAS APPROVED BY THE OFFICERS AND BOARD MEMBERS ON JULY 17, 2020. | Kaneohe, HI | $1K | 2020 |
| Marjay VillamarTO PROVIDE FINANCIAL AID TO MR. MARJAY VILLMAR, A LEGALLY BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED INDIVIDUAL WHO WAS IMPACTED BY THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. A FINANCIAL AID OF $1,000 WAS APPROVED BY THE OFFICERS AND BOARD MEMBERS ON JULY 10, 2020. | Honolulu, HI | $1K | 2020 |
| Micah Ruth G AngelesTO PROVIDE FINANCIAL AID TO MR. MICAH ANGELES, A LEGALLY BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED INDIVIDUAL WHO WAS IMPACTED BY THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. A FINANCIAL AID OF $500 WAS APPROVED BY THE OFFICERS AND BOARD MEMBERS ON AUGUST 10, 2020. | Kahuku, HI | $500 | 2020 |