Honolulu, HI

FOUNDATION OF THE ROTARY CLUB OF HONOLULU HAWAII

EIN 99-0179742

Community & Economic Development Community Foundations & Local Giving

Mission

To support the Rotary Club of Honolulu’s community and international service projects, scholarships, and long‑term club initiatives by stewarding member and friend contributions through an operating fund and an endowment.

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

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About FOUNDATION OF THE ROTARY CLUB OF HONOLULU HAWAII

The Foundation of the Rotary Club of Honolulu (EIN 99-0179742) is a Hawaii nonprofit corporation formed in 1978 and recognized as a 501(c)(3) organization by the IRS in 1979; the EIN provided has been confirmed against public nonprofit filings and club foundation documents. The Foundation operates two primary funds—the John Warren Fund for annual projects and the Maile Hale endowment to support major Club initiatives—and is funded by voluntary contributions from Rotarians and friends of the Club. In recent years the Foundation has been active in local community projects (notably the Centennial Park Waikīkī development and upkeep), supported youth and club service projects, and participated in grantmaking and fundraising alongside Rotary District 5000 and community partners.

Notable achievements

Established and maintained 501(c)(3) status

Formed in 1978 and granted tax‑exempt 501(c)(3) status by 1979, the Foundation has operated as the Rotary Club of Honolulu’s vehicle for charitable giving and project support for multiple decades.

Led Centennial Park Waikīkī project

Served as the primary club foundation supporting the creation, fundraising and ongoing finishing/maintenance efforts for Centennial Park in Waikīkī—a multi‑year community park project with volunteer build/maintenance activities and donor support through 2023–2025.

Sustained grant and project support

Provided funding and oversight for local service initiatives including facility renovations and youth support programs; the Foundation has also been a payee/partner in grant distributions from community funders in recent years (grant activity documented in 2022–2023 public disclosures).

At a glance

Total assets: $2.7M
Annual revenue: $154K
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 99-0179742
Location: Honolulu, HI
Website: www.honolulurotary.com
On Mahalo since: May 2026

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

Recognition

Maintains recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit status and is identified as the Rotary Club of Honolulu’s official charitable foundation.

Designated and referenced by Rotary District 5000 and club communications as the Club’s foundation for project funding and endowment management.

Highlighted in local Rotary and community communications for leadership on Centennial Park Waikīkī and other community service initiatives.

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