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Charles and Mitch Ota Foundation: 31 grants to organizations, $1.1 million (tax year ended December 2025)
Charles and Mitch Ota Foundation, a private foundation in Honolulu, HI, paid 31 grants to organizations totaling $1,059,628 in its tax year ended December 2025, according to its Form 990-PF filed with the IRS on August 12, 2026. The largest was $100,000 to University of Hawaii Foundation in Honolulu, HI for maui college support.
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- EIN
- 463255584
- Based in
- Honolulu, HI
- Assets
- $31,420,893
- Grants paid
- $1,059,628
- Tax year ended
- December 2025
Grants paid, tax year ended December 2025
From the Form 990-PF filed August 12, 2026, IRS object ID 202642249349100109. It reported $1,059,628 in grants paid; 31 grants to organizations are listed.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Cause | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Hawaii Foundation | Honolulu, HI | Maui college support | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Grow Some Good | Wailuku, HI | Unrestricted gift | Food, agriculture and nutrition | $65,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Oregon State University | Corvallis, OR | Scholarship | $60,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| University of Hawaii - Manoa - | Honolulu, HI | Scholarships | $60,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| University of Nevada - Las Vegas | Las Vegas, NV | Scholarship | $60,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Friends of Molokai High and Middle Schools Foundation | Kaunakakai, HI | Unrestricted gift | Education | $55,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Childrens Justice Center of Maui | Wailuku, HI | Unrestricted gift | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Hana No Eau Foundation | Haiku, HI | Unrestricted gift | Arts, culture and humanities | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Kekaulike High School Foundation | Pukalani, HI | Avid program grant | Education | $45,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Grand Canyon University | Phoenix, AZ | Scholarship | Education | $40,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Washington State University | Pullman, WA | Scholarships | $40,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Maui | Kahului, HI | Unrestricted gift | $30,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Hawaii Community Foundation | Honolulu, HI | Unrestricted gift | Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $30,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Hawaii Youth Symphony Association | Honolulu, HI | Unrestricted | Arts, culture and humanities | $30,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Hui Noeau | Makawao, HI | Unrestricted gift | $30,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| University of Hawaii - Hilo | Hilo, HI | Scholarships | $30,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| HP Baldwin High School Foundation | Kahului, HI | Avid programs | Education | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Lanai Academy of Performing Arts | Lanai City, HI | Unrestricted gift | Youth development | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Maui High School Foundation | Kahului, HI | Avid programs | Education | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Arizona State University Foundation | Tempe, AZ | Unrestricted | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| California State University- Fullerton | Fullerton, CA | Scholarship | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Chaminade University of Honolulu | Honolulu, HI | Unrestricted | Education | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Hawaii Community College | Hilo, HI | Scholarship | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Loyola Marymount University | Los Angeles, CA | Scholarships | Education | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Loyola University Chicago | Chicago, IL | Scholarship | Education | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Seattle University | Seattle, WA | Scholarship | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| University of Portland | Portland, OR | Scholarships | Education | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| College of Dupage | Glen Ellyn, IL | Scholarship | $19,628 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Maui Huliau Foundation | Haiku, HI | Environmental filmmaking | Education | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Montana State University Foundation | Bozeman, MT | Unrestricted | Education | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Hawaii Restaurant Association | Honolulu, HI | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
Grants paid, tax year ended December 2024
From the Form 990-PF filed November 7, 2025, IRS object ID 202523119349101747. It reported $1,075,000 in grants paid; 39 grants to organizations are listed.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Cause | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Hawaii Foundation | Honolulu, HI | Maui college support | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Grow Some Good | Wailuku, HI | Unrestricted gift | Food, agriculture and nutrition | $70,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Childrens Justice Center of Maui | Wailuku, HI | Unrestricted gift | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Friends of Molokai High and Middle Schools Foundation | Kaunakakai, HI | Unrestricted gift | Education | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Hana Arts | Hana, HI | Unrestricted gift | Arts, culture and humanities | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Ma Ka Hana Ka 'ike | Hana, HI | Unrestricted gift | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Maui | Kahului, HI | Unrestricted gift | $30,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Hawaii Community Foundation | Honolulu, HI | Unrestricted gift | Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $30,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Hui Noeau | Makawao, HI | Unrestricted gift | $30,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Lanai Academy of Performing Arts | Lanai City, HI | Unrestricted gift | Youth development | $30,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Paia Youth Council Inc | Paia, HI | Unrestricted gift | Youth development | $30,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| HP Baldwin High School Foundation | Kahului, HI | Avid programs | Education | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii | Honolulu, HI | Kibou maui program | Arts, culture and humanities | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Kekaulike High School Foundation | Pukalani, HI | Avid program grant | Education | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Maui High School Foundation | Kahului, HI | Avid programs | Education | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| California State University- Fullerton - Fbo Naomi Farnsworth | Fullerton, CA | Scholarship | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| College of Dupage Fbo Ivy McMahan | Glen Ellyn, IL | Scholarship | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Grand Canyon University - Fbo Summer Derego | Phoenix, AZ | Scholarship | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Hawaii Community College Fbo Franczen Marcxialle Bueno | Hilo, HI | Scholarship | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Loyola University Chicago - Fbo Taylor Macias | Chicago, IL | Scholarship | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Oregon State University - Fbo Aiko Kanemitsu | Corvallis, OR | Scholarship | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Oregon State University - Fbo Chevy Bush | Corvallis, OR | Scholarship | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Oregon State University - Fbo Jacelyn Yun | Corvallis, OR | Scholarship | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Oregon State University - Fbo Ty Otani | Corvallis, OR | Scholarship | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Seattle University - Fbo Luke Alwood | Seattle, WA | Scholarship | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| University of Hawaii - Hilo - Fbo Kahakuhailoa Poepoe | Hilo, HI | Scholarships | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| University of Hawaii - Hilo - Fbo Kira Kai Yamazaki-Gray | Hilo, HI | Scholarship | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| University of Hawaii - Manoa - Fbo Jared Willkians | Honolulu, HI | Scholarships | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| University of Hawaii - Manoa - Fbo Therese Nicholle Ignacio | Honolulu, HI | Scholarship | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| University of Hawaii - Manoa Fbo Kenneth John Opena | Honolulu, HI | Scholarship | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| University of Hawaii - Manoa Fbo Olapaholunape Duvauchelle | Honolulu, HI | Scholarship | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| University of Hawaii - Manoa Fbo Sage-Marie Yamashita | Honolulu, HI | Scholarship | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| University of Nevada - Las Vegas Fbo Zhymire Blare Acoba | Las Vegas, NV | Scholarship | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| University of Portland - Fbo Ricky Nathaniel Villegas | Portland, OR | Scholarships | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Washington State University Fbo Mykayla Janina Lorenzo | Pullman, WA | Scholarship | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Western Oregon University - Fbo Ana-Malia Fernandez | Monmouth, OR | Scholarship | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Maui Arts & Cultural Center | Kahului, HI | Cando days | Arts, culture and humanities | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Maui Huliau Foundation | Haiku, HI | Environmental filmmaking | Education | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Hawaii Restaurant Association | Honolulu, HI | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
Causes funded
From grants whose recipient has a cause.
| Cause | Granted |
|---|---|
| Education | $435,000 |
| Arts, culture and humanities | $170,000 |
| Food, agriculture and nutrition | $135,000 |
| Youth development | $85,000 |
| Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $60,000 |
States funded
| Recipient state | Granted |
|---|---|
| Hawaii | $1,525,000 |
| Oregon | $200,000 |
| Washington | $100,000 |
| Nevada | $80,000 |
| Arizona | $80,000 |
| Illinois | $79,628 |
| California | $60,000 |
| Montana | $10,000 |
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Updated August 12, 2026. Read from IRS Form 990-PF e-file data. Public domain (U.S. government work). Grants are as each foundation reported them to the IRS on its Form 990-PF. Grants to individuals are left out. A grant has a cause only where the recipient's name and city match one organization in the IRS Business Master File, and the cause is that organization's NTEE major group. Free to reuse with credit to SpecStream under CC BY 4.0. Spot a wrong value? Write to [email protected] with the link to this page.