Honolulu, HI

LILJESTRAND FOUNDATION

EIN 26-1319784

Arts, Culture & Heritage Museums & Visual Arts

Mission

To preserve and share Liljestrand House — a defining work of Hawai‘i architect Vladimir Ossipoff — and to foster public dialogue on imaginative design.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) Contributions are tax-deductible

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About LILJESTRAND FOUNDATION

The Liljestrand Foundation is a private, donor-facing nonprofit based in Honolulu that owns, preserves, and operates the Liljestrand House, a noted example of Hawaiian Modern architecture by Vladimir Ossipoff. The organization runs public tours, educational programs, exhibitions, and events that use the house and its archives to teach about mid-century Hawaiian architecture and design. Founded by the Liljestrand family in 2007, the foundation completed transfer of ownership of the house to the nonprofit in 2015 and has since professionalized operations, expanded public access, and developed a multi-year strategic plan to guide preservation and program growth. The foundation sustains its work through donations, program revenue (including tours), and grant support, and has reported recent annual revenue and asset levels consistent with an active operating foundation.

Notable achievements

National Register designation

Liljestrand House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places, providing formal recognition of its architectural significance and supporting long-term preservation.

Successful transfer and stewardship

The Liljestrand family established the foundation in 2007 and completed transfer of ownership of Liljestrand House to the foundation (ownership transferred following estate settlement), enabling nonprofit stewardship and sustained public access.

Organizational professionalization

In the last few years the foundation has formalized governance and operations—publishing a multi-year strategic plan and hiring a professional executive director—while expanding tours, programs, and preservation work.

At a glance

Total assets: $3.8M
Tax status: 501(c)(3)
EIN: 26-1319784
Location: Honolulu, HI
Website: www.liljestrandhouse.org
On Mahalo since: May 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Featured in national architectural and lifestyle coverage that highlights Liljestrand House as a landmark of Hawai‘i modern architecture.

Included in architectural heritage listings and preservation networks (professional registers and specialist organizations focused on modern architecture), reflecting peer recognition of the house's significance.

Partnered with cultural platforms and presentation venues (including digital and curatorial partners) to broaden public access to the house and its archives.

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