Private foundation · EIN 94-3265224 · Kihei, Hawaii · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Christine Zecca 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 4 grants paid, $130K total, median $18K. 25% of grants stayed in Hawaii.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
4
$130K
Median grant
$18K
Stays in HI
25%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.6M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Camp Hill Communities CaliforniaSoquel, CAGeneral purpose$85K
Tangible Hope FoundationSausalito, CAGeneral purpose$25K
Mosaic Multicultural FoundationSeattle, WAGeneral purpose$10K
Paragenius FoundationKihei, HIGeneral purpose$10K

By state: California 2 · Washington 1 · Hawaii 1

About this foundation

The Christine Zecca Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Kihei, Hawaii, tax-exempt since 1997. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does The Christine Zecca Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 The Christine Zecca Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $130K across 4 grants, a median of $18K.

Where does The Christine Zecca Foundation give?

California (2 grants), Washington (1 grants), Hawaii (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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