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'aha Punana Leo Inc

Hilo, Hawaii  ·  EIN 990226111  ·  Private foundation

Based in Hilo, Hawaii, 'aha Punana Leo Inc has awarded $2.1M across 10 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to University of Hawaii. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$1.1M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$22.2M
Total assets
10
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What 'aha Punana Leo Inc funds

'aha Punana Leo Inc's giving carries a documented focus on education, financial empowerment.

EducationFinancial Empowerment

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for 'aha Punana Leo Inc, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
University of Hawaii
SUPPORT
Honolulu, HI$697K2020
Ke Kula O Nawahi
TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Keaau, HI$392K2024
Ke Kula 'o Nawahiokalani'opu'u
SUPPORT
Keaau, HI$386K2022
Ke Kula 'o Nawahiokalani'opu'u
SUPPORT
Keaau, HI$339K2020
Ke Kula 'o Nawahiokalani'opu'u
SUPPORT
Keaau, HI$122K2022
Ke Kula 'o Nawahiokalani'opu'u
SUPPORT
Keaau, HI$95K2023
Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha
SUPPORT
Kekaha, HI$70K2020
Ke Kula 'o Nawahiokalani'opu'u
SUPPORT
Keaau, HI$30K2022
Ke Kula O Nawahi
EARLY LEARNING DUAL CREDIT PROGRAM
Keaau, HI$10K2024
Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha
SUPPORT
Kekaha, HI$6K2022

'aha Punana Leo Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$1.1M
2022$544K
2023$95K
2024$402K

How to apply for funding from 'aha Punana Leo Inc

'aha Punana Leo Inc's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at ahapunanaleo.org.

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Frequently asked questions about 'aha Punana Leo Inc

Does 'aha Punana Leo Inc accept grant applications?
'aha Punana Leo Inc's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does 'aha Punana Leo Inc fund?
'aha Punana Leo Inc's grants focus on education. Recent recipients include University of Hawaii, Ke Kula O Nawahi, Ke Kula 'o Nawahiokalani'opu'u. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does 'aha Punana Leo Inc give in grants?
'aha Punana Leo Inc reported $1.1M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $2.1M over 10 grants.
Where is 'aha Punana Leo Inc located?
'aha Punana Leo Inc is based in Hilo, Hawaii. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 990226111.
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About this profile. This page is built from 'aha Punana Leo Inc's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with 'aha Punana Leo Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.