Charles And Mitch Ota Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 46-3255584
Foundation Overview
Based in Honolulu, HI, Charles And Mitch Ota Foundation has awarded 122 grants totaling $5,267,332 to organizations in Hawaii, California and 7 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $5,000 to $727,000, with a median award of $20,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
16 of 39 recipients (41%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
63% of grants are awarded in Hawaii, with additional funding distributed across 8 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Hawaii, funding concentrates in Honolulu (47%), Kahului (22%), Wailuku (8%).
Funding Trajectory
Moderate 26% growth trend over 4 years suggests stable and gradually increasing funding capacity. This positive trajectory indicates reliable grant-making resources and sustainable philanthropic commitment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on education (52%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Charles And Mitch Ota Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| College Of Dupage | $20,000 | Glen Ellyn, IL, US | Scholarship | 2024 |
| University Of Nevada - Las Vegas | $20,000 | Las Vegas, NV, US | Scholarship | 2024 |
| Washington State University | $20,000 | Pullman, WA, US | Scholarship | 2024 |
| Hawaii Community College | $20,000 | Hilo, HI, US | Scholarship | 2024 |
| University Of Hawaii - Manoa - | $20,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | Scholarship | 2024 |
| University Of Hawaii - Manoa - | $20,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | Scholarships | 2024 |
| University Of Hawaii - Manoa | $20,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | Scholarship | 2024 |
| University Of Hawaii - Manoa | $20,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | Scholarship | 2024 |
| University Of Hawaii - Manoa | $20,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | Scholarship | 2024 |
| Ma Ka Hana Ka 'Ike | $50,000 | Hana, HI, US | Unrestricted Gift | 2024 |
| University Of Hawaii - Hilo - | $20,000 | Hilo, HI, US | Scholarships | 2024 |
| University Of Hawaii - Hilo - | $20,000 | Hilo, HI, US | Scholarship | 2024 |
| University Of Portland - | $20,000 | Portland, OR, US | Scholarships | 2024 |
| Hp Baldwin High School Foundation | $25,000 | Kahului, HI, US | Avid Programs | 2024 |
| Maui High School Foundation | $25,000 | Kahului, HI, US | Avid Programs | 2024 |
| Seattle University - | $20,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Scholarship | 2024 |
| Grow Some Good | $70,000 | Wailuku, HI, US | Unrestricted Gift | 2024 |
| California State University- Fullerton - | $20,000 | Fullerton, CA, US | Scholarship | 2024 |
| Hawaii Restaurant Association | $5,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | Unrestricted Gift | 2024 |
| Maui Huliau Foundation | $15,000 | Haiku, HI, US | Environmental Filmmaking | 2024 |
| Loyola University Chicago - | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Scholarship | 2024 |
| Grand Canyon University - | $20,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Scholarship | 2024 |
| Oregon State University - | $20,000 | Corvallis, OR, US | Scholarship | 2024 |
| Oregon State University - | $20,000 | Corvallis, OR, US | Scholarship | 2024 |
| Oregon State University - | $20,000 | Corvallis, OR, US | Scholarship | 2024 |
| Oregon State University - | $20,000 | Corvallis, OR, US | Scholarship | 2024 |
| Lanai Academy Of Performing Arts | $30,000 | Lanai City, HI, US | Unrestricted Gift | 2024 |
| Kekaulike High School Foundation | $25,000 | Pukalani, HI, US | Avid Program Grant | 2024 |
| Friends Of Molokai High And Middle | $50,000 | Kaunakakai, HI, US | Unrestricted Gift | 2024 |
| Western Oregon University - | $20,000 | Monmouth, OR, US | Scholarship | 2024 |
| University Of Hawaii Foundation | $100,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | Maui College Support | 2024 |
| Maui Arts & Cultural Center | $15,000 | Kahului, HI, US | Cando Days | 2024 |
| Japanese Cultural Center Of Hawaii | $25,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | Kibou Maui Program | 2024 |
| Hawaii Community Foundation | $30,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | Unrestricted Gift | 2024 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of Maui | $30,000 | Kahului, HI, US | Unrestricted Gift | 2024 |
| Childrens Justice Center Of Maui | $50,000 | Wailuku, HI, US | Unrestricted Gift | 2024 |
| Paia Youth Council Inc | $30,000 | Paia, HI, US | Unrestricted Gift | 2024 |
| Hana Arts | $50,000 | Hana, HI, US | Unrestricted Gift | 2024 |
| Hui Noeau | $30,000 | Makawao, HI, US | Unrestricted Gift | 2024 |
| University Of Hawaii - Manoa - | $30,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | Scholarships | 2023 |
| University Of Hawaii - Manoa - | $20,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| University Of Hawaii - Manoa - | $20,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| University Of Hawaii - Manoa - | $20,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| University Of Hawaii - Manoa - | $20,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| University Of Hawaii - Hilo - | $20,000 | Hilo, HI, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| University Of Hawaii - Manoa - | $10,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| University Of Hawaii - Hilo - | $20,000 | Hilo, HI, US | Scholarships | 2023 |
| University Of Portland - | $20,000 | Portland, OR, US | Scholarships | 2023 |
| Hp Baldwin High School Foundation | $20,000 | Kahului, HI, US | Avid Programs | 2023 |
| Maui High School Foundation | $20,000 | Kahului, HI, US | Avid Programs | 2023 |
| Seattle University - | $20,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Scholarships | 2023 |
| California State University- Fullerton - | $20,000 | Fullerton, CA, US | Scholarships | 2023 |
| Loyola University Chicago - | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Scholarships | 2023 |
| Grand Canyon University - | $20,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Scholarships | 2023 |
| Grand Canyon University - | $20,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Grand Canyon University | $10,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Oregon State University - | $20,000 | Corvallis, OR, US | Scholarships | 2023 |
| King Kekaulike High School Foundation | $20,000 | Pukalani, HI, US | Unrestricted Gift | 2023 |
| Friends Of Molokai High And Middle | $64,400 | Kaunakakai, HI, US | Unrestricted Gift | 2023 |
| Washington State University - | $20,000 | Pullman, WA, US | Scholarships | 2023 |
| Western Oregon University - | $20,000 | Monmouth, OR, US | Scholarships | 2023 |
| San Diego State University - | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Scholarships | 2023 |
| University Of Hawaii Foundation | $112,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | Maui College Support | 2023 |
| Hawaii Community Foundation | $727,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | Unrestricted Gift | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of Maui | $50,000 | Kahului, HI, US | Unrestricted Gift | 2023 |
| Childrens Justice Center Of Maui | $50,000 | Wailuku, HI, US | Unrestricted Gift | 2023 |
| Paia Youth Council Inc | $30,000 | Paia, HI, US | Unrestricted Gift | 2023 |
| Hui Noeau | $26,000 | Makawao, HI, US | Unrestricted Gift | 2023 |
| Friends Of Maui Waena Intermediate School | $10,000 | Kahului, HI, US | Avid Programs | 2022 |
| Hawaii Community Foundation | $100,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | Charles And Mitch Ota Foundation Fund | 2022 |
| Hawaii Community Foundation | $285,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | Stronger Together Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Hawaii Community Foundation | $133,932 | Honolulu, HI, US | Charles And Mitch Ota Foundation Fund | 2022 |
| Hawaii Community Foundation | $75,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | Charles And Mitch Ota Foundation Fund | 2022 |
| Hp Baldwin High School Foundation | $20,000 | Kahului, HI, US | Avid Programs | 2022 |
| Maui High School Foundation | $20,000 | Kahului, HI, US | Avid Programs | 2022 |
| Maui United Way | $33,000 | Wailuku, HI, US | $20000 To King Kekaulike High And $10000 To Lokelani Intermediate Avid Programs 10% Administration Fee | 2022 |
| California State University - Fulle | $20,000 | Fullerton, CA, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Grand Canyon University Fbo Ayvin-j | $20,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Grand Canyon University Fbo Shania | $20,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Loyola University Chicago Fbo Taylo | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Missouri State University - Springf | $10,000 | Springfield, MO, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Oregon State University Fbo Ty Otan | $20,000 | Corvallis, OR, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Seattle University Fbo Kaehukai Kaa | $20,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Seattle University Fbo Luke Alwood | $20,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| University Of Hawaii - Manoa Fbo Al | $20,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| University Of Hawaii - Manoa Fbo Ja | $10,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| University Of Hawaii - Manoa Fbo We | $20,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| University Of Nevada - Reno Fbo Kay | $20,000 | Reno, NV, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| University Of Portland Fbo Ricky Na | $20,000 | Portland, OR, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Washington State University Fbo Myk | $20,000 | Pullman, WA, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Western Oregon University Fbo Ana-m | $20,000 | Monmouth, OR, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Friends Of Maui Waena Intermediate School | $10,000 | Kahului, HI, US | Avid Programs | 2021 |
| Hawaii Community Foundation | $185,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | $85,000 To Charles & Mitch Ota Foundation Fund, $100,000 To Stronger Together Scholarship Fund | 2021 |
| Hawaii Community Foundation | $40,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | Charles & Mitch Ota Foundation Fund | 2021 |
| Hawaii Community Foundation | $130,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | Charles & Mitch Ota Foundation Fund | 2021 |
| Hawaii Community Foundation | $285,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | To Charles And Mitch Ota Foundation Fund | 2021 |
| Hp Baldwin High School Foundation | $20,000 | Kahului, HI, US | Avid Programs | 2021 |
| Maui High School Foundation | $20,000 | Kahului, HI, US | Avid Programs | 2021 |
| Maui United Way | $33,000 | Wailuku, HI, US | $20,000 To King Kekaulike High And $10,000 To Lokelani Intermediate Avid Programs,10% Admin Fee | 2021 |
| California State University - Fulle | $20,000 | Fullerton, CA, US | Scholarship 2021-22 Fall/spring Ota Foundation | 2021 |
| Grand Canyon University Fbo Ayvin-j | $20,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Scholarship 2021-22 Fall/spring Ota Foundation | 2021 |
| Grand Canyon University Fbo Shania | $20,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Scholarship 2021-22 Fall/spring Ota Foundation | 2021 |
| Northeastern Junior College Fbo Ale | $20,000 | Sterling, CO, US | Scholarship 2021-22 Fall/spring Ota Foundation | 2021 |
| Oregon State University Fbo Ty Otan | $20,000 | Corvallis, OR, US | Scholarship 2021-22 Fall/spring Ota Foundation | 2021 |
| University Of Hawaii - Manoa Fbo Ja | $20,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | Scholarship 2021-22 Fall/spring Ota Foundation | 2021 |
| University Of Hawaii - Manoa Fbo We | $20,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | Scholarship 2021-22 Fall/spring Ota Foundation | 2021 |
| University Of Nevada - Reno Fbo Kay | $20,000 | Reno, NV, US | Scholarship 2021-22 Fall/spring Ota Foundation | 2021 |
| Western Oregon University Fbo Ana-m | $20,000 | Monmouth, OR, US | Scholarship 2021-22 Fall/spring Ota Foundation | 2021 |
| Friends Of Maui Waena Intermediate School | $10,000 | Kahului, HI, US | Ongoing Implementation Of Avid Program - Maui Waena Intermediate School | 2020 |
| Hawaii Community Foundation | $115,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | Charles & Mitch Ota Foundation Fund | 2020 |
| Hawaii Community Foundation | $150,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | To Charles And Mitch Ota Foundation Fund | 2020 |
| Hawaii Community Foundation | $300,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | Charles & Mitch Ota Foundation Fund | 2020 |
| King Kekaulike High School Ptsa | $57,750 | Makawao, HI, US | "grant Purpose: Avid 2020 College Bound Grant | 2020 |
| Maui High School Foundation | $79,000 | Kahului, HI, US | Avid 2020 College Bound Grant | 2020 |
| Maui High School Foundation | $25,000 | Kahului, HI, US | Ongoing Implementation Of Avid Program | 2020 |
| Maui High School Foundation | $17,750 | Kahului, HI, US | Software For Avid Distance Learning ($11,042.39) And Unrestricted Avid Program Expenses ($6707.61) | 2020 |
| Maui United Way | $38,500 | Wailuku, HI, US | Ongoing Implementation Of Avid Program - King Kekaulike School & Lokelani Intermediate School And 10% Admin Fee | 2020 |
| Grand Canyon University | $10,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | 1st Semester Scholarship Grant Fbo Shania Pinheiro 2020-21 Fall Ota Fdn | 2020 |
| Grand Canyon University | $10,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | 2nd Semester Scholarship Grant Fbo Shania Pinheiro 2020-21 Fall Ota Fdn | 2020 |
| University Of Hawaii-manoa | $10,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | 1st Semester Scholarship Grant Fbo Wendellyn Enosara 2020-21 Fall Ota Fdn | 2020 |
| University Of Hawaii-manoa | $10,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | 2nd Semester Scholarship Grant Fbo Wendellyn Enosara 2020-21 Fall Ota Fdn | 2020 |
| Hawaii Community Foundation | $20,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | Charles And Mitch Ota Donor Advised Fund | 2020 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Charles And Mitch Ota Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 46-3255584 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | PO BOX 3170 DEPT 715 Honolulu, HI 96802-0000 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Charles And Mitch Ota Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | Ryan Odanaka |
|---|---|
| Secretary & Treasurer | Doreen L Mizuki |
| Vp, Director | Leslie T Okamura |
Forms 990-PF
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