LAWAKUA CHARITABLE FUND
HONOLULU, HI · Youth Development
Mission
OVER ITS HISTORY, LAWAKUA HAS GUIDED HUNDREDS OF DISADVANTAGED YOUTH TO A MORE HOPEFUL FUTURE. THE PROGRAM USES MARTIAL ARTS TO TEACH CONFIDENCE, COORDINATION, STRUCTURE, AND DISCIPLINE TO YOUTH, WITH A FOCUS ON AT-RISK AND LOW-INCOME CHILDREN. LAWAKUA ALSO PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE, SUCH AS COVERING TUITION PAYMENTS TO PRIVATE SCHOOLS FOR THE AT-RISK YOUTH PARTICIPANTS.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds LAWAKUA CHARITABLE FUND
$1.1M in foundation grants on record from 14 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Trailsend Foundation | $250K | 1 |
| Maurice and Joanna Sullivan Family Foundation | $150K | 2 |
| Gertrude M Damon Trust | $136K | 2 |
| Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation | $100K | 1 |
| Schuler Family Foundation | $100K | 2 |
| Henry & Colene Wong Foundation | $85K | 4 |
| Kosasa Foundation | $75K | 3 |
| Tsk Charitable Foundation | $70K | 3 |
| Clarence Tc Ching Foundation | $35K | 2 |
| First Hawaiian Bank Foundation | $25K | 1 |
Leadership
MATTHEW LEVI — PRESIDENT AND CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD (Principal officer)
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