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Wai Family Foundation is a private corporation based in HONOLULU, HI. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2021. It holds total assets of $530K. Annual income is reported at $187K. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. According to available records, Wai Family Foundation has made 16 grants totaling $117K, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has grown from $4K in 2021 to $25K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $88K distributed across 10 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $4K to $24K, with an average award of $7K. The foundation has supported 5 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Hawaii and California. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Wai Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 16 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in HI, CA.
Wai Family Foundation has distributed a total of $117K across 16 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $7K. Individual grants have ranged from $4K to $24K.
Wai Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Wai Family Foundation is headquartered in HONOLULU, HI. While based in HI, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marly Wilson | Treasurer | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Brent Wilson | Vice President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Hollis Bush | Secretary | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Lambert Wai | President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Grants
16
Total Giving
$117K
Average Grant
$7K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
5
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Punahou SchoolGrant | Honolulu, HI | $5K | 2023 |
| Bishop MuseumGrant | Honolulu, HI | $5K | 2023 |
| Arc Of HawaiiGrant | Honolulu, HI | $5K | 2023 |
| The Friends Of Iolani PalaceGrant | Honolulu, HI | $5K | 2023 |
| Pomona CollegeGrant | Claremont, CA | $5K | 2023 |
HONOLULU, HI
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