About Aio Foundation
The aio Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports programs that empower Hawaii by providing young people with skills and knowledge to be self-sustaining, community-minded individuals who work toward making the islands a better place for future generations.
Focus Areas
youth developmenteducationSTEMmentorshipaffordable housingcommunity development
Who They Fund
Hawaii children and students (K–12)student-athletes / youth athleteshomeless individuals and low-income families in Hawaiischools and community organizations serving Hawaii youth
Funding Style
direct program funding / service delivery
About Aio Foundation
AIO FOUNDATION is a public charity headquartered in Honolulu, HI. In 2023, it gave $14,635,468 in annual grants and reported total assets of $259,821. Its grantmaking is local and all recorded recipient grants in the provided data went to organizations in Hawaii. The foundation’s listed focus areas include youth development, education, STEM, mentorship, affordable housing, and community development. Its recent grantmaking also shows support for workforce development and internships, homelessness services, and cross-sector coordination around youth and education outcomes. The largest recent grant listed was $14,635,468 in 2023 to THE INSTITUTE OF HUMAN SERVICES (HONOLULU, HI) for KAHAUIKI VILLAGE DEVELOPMENT LLC. Other named grantees in the data include the Center for Tomorrow’s Leaders and VEX IQ, both supported through multiple program lines. AIO FOUNDATION’s existing summary describes its work as supporting programs that empower Hawaii and help young people build skills and knowledge to be self-sustaining, community-minded individuals. The available records show a pattern of direct program funding, partnership support, and sponsorship-style support tied to specific initiatives rather than unrestricted individual giving.
What Aio Foundation Funds
Recent grantmaking spans youth development, STEM education, affordable housing, and workforce development. Notable grants include $14,635,468 to THE INSTITUTE OF HUMAN SERVICES (HONOLULU, HI) for KAHAUIKI VILLAGE DEVELOPMENT LLC, which is tied to affordable housing for homeless families. The foundation also supports VEX IQ robotics programming in Hawaii, including VEX IQ Support Program and VEX IQ / STEM Program Support, both focused on STEM education and K–8 enrichment. In youth leadership and mentoring, AIO FOUNDATION backs the Center for Tomorrow’s Leaders — Ambassadors Mentorship Support and Center for Tomorrow’s Leaders Partnership Grants. The data also lists Summer in Hawaii internship support, linking grantmaking to career readiness and community resiliency.
How Aio Foundation Gives
AIO FOUNDATION’s reported typical grant size is $14,635,468 at the 25th percentile, median, and 75th percentile, which matches the single recent grant listed in the data. The foundation does not fund individuals and does not make program-related investments. Its recent grants point to direct support for programs, partnerships, and service delivery in Hawaii. Unsolicited applications are not accepted for the active programs listed in the data. Grantmaking appears to be concentrated in a small set of ongoing initiatives rather than a broad, open application cycle.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$35K
Total Assets
$184K
Total Revenue
$139K
Total Expenses
$111K
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $14.6M and $14.6M, with a median of $14.6M.
25th Percentile
$14.6M
Median
$14.6M
75th Percentile
$14.6M
Geographic Reach
Local1 state funded
Funding intensity
LowHigh
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