Funders › HI › Mamoru & Aiko Takitani Foundation Inc › 2024
Grants paid by Mamoru & Aiko Takitani Foundation Inc, tax year 2024
EIN 51-0212114 · Honolulu, HI · Form 990-PF, Part XV
In tax year 2024, Mamoru & Aiko Takitani Foundation Inc (EIN 51-0212114) reported 164 grants paid totaling $1,581,080. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.
Every grant, 2024
| Tax year | Recipient | Match | Amount | Type | Purpose | Source filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | University of Hawai'i Foundation Honolulu, HI | C | $350,000 | paid | PLEDGE GRANT #6 OF 7 RE: KCC CULINARY INSTITUTE OF THE PACIFIC | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Iolani School Honolulu, HI | B | $100,000 | paid | 2024 GRANT AWARD TO SUPPORT KA'I PROGRAM | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | University of Hawai'i Foundation Honolulu, HI | C | $100,000 | paid | Q2 GRANT AWARD #1 OF 2 RE MAMORU TAKITANI AGRICULTURE INNOVATION FUND | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Chaminade University Honolulu, HI | D | $75,000 | paid | GRANT: SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | St Anthony of Padua Church & School Wailuku, HI | U | $75,000 | paid | 2024 GRANT: TUITION SUPPORT FOR SACRED HEARTS STUDENTS | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Lahaina Hongwanji Mission Wailuku, HI | C | $50,000 | paid | GIFT IMO MAMORU & AIKO TAKITANI | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Pacific Buddhist Academy Honolulu, HI | B | $50,000 | paid | GRANT IMO AIKO TAKITANI: FIN AID SCHOLARSHIPS 2024-2025 | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Adventist Health Castle Kailua, HI | U | $50,000 | paid | GRANT: SURGICAL TECHNICIAN TRAINEE PROGRAM | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | University of Hawaii Foundation Honolulu, HI | C | $50,000 | paid | GRANT #2 OF 3 RE RISE HOUSING SCHOLARSHIPS | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | YMCA of Honolulu Honolulu, HI | U | $50,000 | paid | GRANT: COLLEGE CAMP PROGRAM | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Pacific and Asian Affairs Council Honolulu, HI | B | $45,000 | paid | 2024 GRANT: PAAC STUDY TOUR SCHOLARSHIPS & AFTER SCHOOL GLOBAL STUDIES CLASSES | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Children's Discovery Center Honolulu, HI | B | $30,000 | paid | GRANT: 2025 FUNDING | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific Fo Honolulu, HI | U | $25,000 | paid | Q2 GRANT AWARD: PRECEPTORSHIP PROGRAM | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Volunteer Ally Honolulu, HI | B | $25,000 | paid | FIRST INSTALLMENT OF GRANT TO DEVELOP HIGH SCHOOL COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAM AND UNDERAGED SERVICE ORGANIZATION MODULE ON VOLUNTEER ALLY WEBSITE. | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Hawai'i Workforce Pipeline Kailua, HI | B | $25,000 | paid | GRANT: HONOLULU WORK-BASED LEARNING INITIATIVE | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Center for Tomorrow's Leaders Honolulu, HI | B | $20,500 | paid | COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS WHO WONE THE VISION LAB PROJECT OF THE YEAR. | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | A'ali'i Mentoring Honolulu, HI | U | $12,000 | paid | Q2 GRANT AWARD: SCHOLARSHIPS | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Lian Fouse Los Angeles, CA | U | $10,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Alicia Kaita Honolulu, HI | U | $10,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Jenna Kim New Haven, CT | U | $8,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Joelle Watanabe Boston, MA | U | $8,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Hawaii Restaurant Association Educational Honolulu, HI | C | $6,000 | paid | 2024 GRANT AWARD: HRAEF SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Adventist Health Castle Kailua, HI | U | $5,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED FUND. | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Kailer Ogata Pamona, CA | U | $5,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Hawai'i International Film Festival Honolulu, HI | C | $5,000 | paid | Q2 GRANT AWARD : EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Kaylee Yadama Tacoma, WA | U | $5,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Cali Ponciano Las Vegas, NV | U | $5,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Estelle Dadzie Honolulu, HI | U | $5,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Angelica Santos Portland, OR | U | $5,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Ruby Kofron Colorado Springs, CO | U | $5,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Jasmyn Yoshikawa Hilo, HI | U | $5,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Open Mind Yoga Hawaii Honolulu, HI | C | $5,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED FUND. | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | University of Hawaii Foundation Honolulu, HI | C | $5,000 | paid | GRANT: UH HILO EQUINE PROGRAM FUND (UHF ACCT #12495404) | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Rachel Wong Honolulu, HI | U | $5,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Kick Start Karate Honolulu, HI | B | $5,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS FOR YOUTH | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Maya Kaneshiro Forest Grove, OR | U | $5,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Puuwai Kila Honolulu, HI | C | $5,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED FUND. | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Reyna Hunkin Los Angeles, CA | U | $5,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Mailani Higa Seattle, WA | U | $5,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Jenny Pange Irvine, CA | U | $4,080 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Kyla Musso Honolulu, HI | U | $3,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Ciana-Lei Bence New Haven, CT | U | $3,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Maia Payne Los Angeles, CA | U | $3,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Josuna Kinsey Washington, DC | U | $3,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Christopher Casupang San Diego, CA | D | $3,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Kaitlin Kitagawa Burlingame, CA | U | $3,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Josh Ooka Honolulu, HI | U | $3,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | River Aitken Portland, OR | U | $3,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Alana Lee Provo, UT | U | $3,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Christopher Unruh Washington, DC | U | $3,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Sydney Griffiths Las Vegas, NV | U | $3,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Tara Zamani Honolulu, HI | U | $3,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Kaylee Ann Tani Burlingame, CA | U | $3,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Hope Kanoa Honolulu, HI | U | $3,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Shaye Nishimura Forest Grove, OR | U | $3,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Jyxzel Rhodz Bagaoisan Honolulu, HI | U | $3,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Bethany Ballesteros Portland, OR | U | $3,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Jing Ting Zheng Honolulu, HI | U | $3,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Ethan D'ambrosio Hanover, NH | U | $3,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Carl Brian Padron Altherton, CA | U | $3,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Kasen Wong Honolulu, HI | U | $3,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Kalena Pfaeltzer Forest Grove, OR | U | $3,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Rissalyn Hara Forest Grove, OR | U | $3,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Michelle Liang Seattle, WA | U | $3,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Sterling Hitchcock New York, NY | U | $3,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Madison Strand Portland, OR | U | $3,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Mahina Dameron Los Angeles, CA | U | $3,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Crystal Auz Aurora, CO | U | $3,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Devan Butler San Luis Obispo, CA | U | $3,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Ava Lee Salem, OR | U | $3,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Sofia Saunders Honolulu, HI | U | $3,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Brent Shimoda Honolulu, HI | U | $3,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Zsyla Honda Phoenix, AZ | U | $3,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Audrey D'agrella Blacksburg, VA | U | $3,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | John Medeiros Rochester, NY | U | $3,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Pierce Armstrong Kansas City, MO | U | $3,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Samantha Fujimoto Forest Grove, OR | U | $3,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Carla Mae Agrade Honolulu, HI | U | $3,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Chancen Law Cambridge, MA | U | $3,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Jeazelle Mei Garlitos Honolulu, HI | U | $3,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Alexa Pascual Corvallis, OR | U | $3,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Grace Timoshchick Honolulu, HI | U | $3,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Charles Tran Honolulu, HI | U | $3,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Anela Taong-Akana Las Vegas, NV | U | $3,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Kate Shower Salem, OR | U | $3,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Alexia Maki Honolulu, HI | U | $3,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Sage Andrews Boston, MA | U | $3,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Nikki Zamani Oakland, CA | U | $3,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | David Freund Hilo, HI | U | $3,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Juliana Rhee Burlington, VT | U | $3,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Kayla Bush Burlingame, CA | U | $3,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Cassie Matsumoto Honolulu, HI | U | $3,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Mia Johnson Honolulu, HI | U | $3,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Xiaoshun Sun Ann Arbor, MI | U | $3,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Naneaikauhaahaa Poaha-Kaai Kahului, HI | U | $3,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Akira Iwata New York, NY | U | $3,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Paige Ho Orange, CA | U | $3,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Mason Choy Portland, OR | U | $3,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Mairi Travis Norton, MA | U | $3,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Hannah Cheng Malibu, CA | U | $3,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Bryce Anzai Honolulu, HI | U | $3,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Alexander Henriques Ripon, WI | U | $3,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Sophia Otsuka Forest Grove, OR | U | $3,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Emma Joanna Tilitile Honolulu, HI | U | $3,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Ian Ramson Manzano Garces OITA | U | $3,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Grace Martin Boston, MA | U | $3,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Kymani Alani Pullman, WA | U | $3,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Pu'uwaila'ahiamaikalani Duarte Salt Lake City, UT | U | $3,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Kaylee Cordeiro Honolulu, HI | U | $3,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Noelani Glorioso Honolulu, HI | U | $3,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Savanna Peng New York, NY | U | $3,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Rumaysha Momen Los Angeles, CA | U | $3,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Alexandra Luisdottir Perez Corvallis, OR | U | $3,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Isabella Minaudo Honolulu, HI | U | $3,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Trista Silva Forest Grove, OR | U | $3,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Maria Angst Hilo, HI | U | $3,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Bryce Jones Seattle, WA | U | $3,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Isabella Rabelo Dos Santos La Verne, CA | U | $3,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Clara Kathman Salem, OR | U | $3,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Tiare Pskowski-Phillippo New Paltz, NY | U | $2,500 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Neil Phillip Cabbab Honolulu, HI | U | $2,500 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Pj Nithan Honolulu, HI | U | $2,500 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Jacquelyn Valiente Honolulu, HI | U | $2,500 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Gianna Siracusa Pullman, WA | U | $2,500 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Aimi Dinh Honolulu, HI | U | $2,500 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Alexia Venice Ramos Corvallis, OR | U | $2,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Nina Jade Batacan Oakland, CA | U | $2,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Yuchen Lin Honolulu, HI | U | $2,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Francine Nicobeza Honolulu, HI | U | $2,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Emily Yang Cambridge, MA | U | $2,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Kobe Liang Honolulu, HI | U | $2,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Skasang Louch Honolulu, HI | U | $2,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Hiilei Patoc Honolulu, HI | U | $2,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Reese Raguindin Forest Grove, OR | U | $2,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Tyler Lee Baltimore, MD | U | $2,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Angeline Chan San Diego, CA | U | $2,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Sydney Hirayama Queens, NY | U | $2,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Tanner Gouveia Honolulu, HI | U | $2,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Leialoha Fox Honolulu, HI | U | $2,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Joey Lin Thousand Oaks, CA | U | $2,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Keeana Villamar Claremont, CA | U | $2,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Hekili Kamalani Honolulu, HI | U | $2,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Zion Loramo Thousand Oaks, CA | U | $2,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Mei Fang Shi Honolulu, HI | U | $2,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Alu Hyodo Honolulu, HI | U | $2,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Lovey Beebe Minot, ND | U | $2,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Janel-Joy Marcos Kaneohe, HI | U | $1,500 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Sophia Riley Portland, OR | U | $1,500 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Kepler Niccore Santa Barbara, CA | U | $1,500 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Camylle Mcdonald Atlanta, GA | U | $1,500 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Emily Lei Honolulu, HI | U | $1,500 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Jacqueline Cobeen GLASGOW | U | $1,500 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Torrance Satta-Ellis Forest Grove, OR | U | $1,500 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Rayna Shafter San Diego, CA | D | $1,500 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Kaelee Quisano Reno, NV | U | $1,500 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Noah Chun Burlingame, CA | U | $1,500 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Christine Nguyen Omaha, NE | U | $1,500 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Riley Lau Honolulu, HI | U | $1,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Jake Bannister Portland, OR | U | $1,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Pilila'i Kaai Phoenix, AZ | U | $1,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Kamalani Goo Honolulu, HI | U | $1,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Ashlee Kubo Phoenix, AZ | U | $1,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Landon Yanagisawa Orange, CA | U | $1,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
| 2024 | Kayla Nakanelua-Lani Honolulu, HI | U | $1,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202513179349102206 |
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