Private foundation · EIN 81-3929425 · Wilmington, Delaware · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Karena Lee Adler Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 26 grants paid, $905K total, median $33K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
26
$905K
Median grant
$33K
Stays in DE
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$19M

Grants paid in 2024

26 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Residential Youth Services & EmpowermentHonolulu, HIGeneral & Unrestricted$80K
Montessori Community SchoolHonolulu, HIGeneral & Unrestricted$55K
Battle Scarred MotorsportsBiloxi, MSGeneral & Unrestricted$50K
Child and Family ServiceEwa Beach, HIGeneral & Unrestricted$50K
Fred Finch Youth CenterOakland, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$50K
Globalgiving Foundation IncWashington, DCGeneral & Unrestricted$50K
Waikiki HealthHonolulu, HIYO house on Keoniana Street in Waikiki$50K
WaymakersIrvine, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$50K
YouthcareSeattle, WAGeneral & Unrestricted$50K
Hale Kipa IncEwa Beach, HIGeneral & Unrestricted$45K
Assets SchoolHonolulu, HIGeneral & Unrestricted$40K
FIRST Place for YouthOakland, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$40K
Variety School of HawaiiHonolulu, HIGeneral & Unrestricted$35K
CASA de AmparoSan Marcos, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$30K
Washington Kids in TransitionLynnwood, WAGeneral & Unrestricted$30K
Chapin Hall Center for ChildrenChicago, ILGeneral & Unrestricted$25K
Ellipsis IncJohnston, IAGeneral & Unrestricted$25K
Mockingbird SocietySeattle, WAGeneral & Unrestricted$23K
Friends of YouthKirkland, WAGeneral & Unrestricted$20K
Parents and Children TogetherHonolulu, HIGeneral & Unrestricted$20K
Small House IncCambridge, MAGeneral & Unrestricted$20K
Youth FuturesOgden, UTGeneral & Unrestricted$20K
New Horizons MinistriesSeattle, WAGeneral & Unrestricted$15K
Partners in Development FoundationHonolulu, HIGeneral & Unrestricted$15K
Mid-Pacific InstituteHonolulu, HIGeneral & Unrestricted$10K
SOS Childrens Village USA IncWashington, DCGeneral & Unrestricted$7,100

By state: Hawaii 10 · California 4 · Washington 5 · District of Columbia 2 · Mississippi 1 · Illinois 1

About this foundation

Karena Lee Adler Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Wilmington, Delaware, administered in care of Foundation Source, tax-exempt since 2017. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Karena Lee Adler Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Karena Lee Adler Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $905K across 26 grants, a median of $33K.

Where does Karena Lee Adler Foundation give?

Hawaii (10 grants), California (4 grants), Washington (5 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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