How to apply
Letter or online application at www.kosasafoundation.org Contact: Christine van Bergeijk - Kosasa Fou, 3610 Waialae Avenue, Honolulu, Hi, 8085912550 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: For charitable, educational, literary, scientific and religious purposes either directly or by contributions to organizations under irc section 501(c)(3) of 1986, or corresponding provisions of any subsequent federal tax law. Grants limited to organizations exempt under irc section 501(c)(3) with a focus of work in the state of hawaii that do not have a current working grant with the foundation.
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2024
Top 60 of 84 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaiian Community AssetsHonolulu, HI | Capital support for the development of the maui hub which will house community serving organizations | $500K |
| Hawaiian Islands Land TrustHonolulu, HI | Renovation of the cultural education center at waihe`e ridge on maui | $250K |
| Social Finance IncBoston, MN | Program support for student support for underserved uh engineering students in their junior and senior years | $250K |
| Feed the Hunger FundHonolulu, HI | Support shift to environmentally focused loans for small food producers | $200K |
| Hawaii Community FoundationHonolulu, HI | Support for cofa medicaid enrollment project | $200K |
| Institute for Native Pacific Education and CultureKapolei, HI | Land acquisition for community hub in nanakuli | $200K |
| Adult Friends for YouthHonolulu, HI | Program support for at-risk youth in urban honolulu | $100K |
| Bishop MuseumHonolulu, HI | Increase accessibility of museum's collection to broader environmental field | $100K |
| Boys & Girls Club of MauiKahului, HI | Programming for at-risk youth | $100K |
| Hoola Na PuaHonolulu, HI | Programming for at-risk youth | $100K |
| HuimauPaauilo, HI | Place-based educational initiatives and ina-centered practices | $100K |
| Kokua Kalihi ValleyHonolulu, HI | Programming for at-risk youth | $100K |
| KupuHonolulu, HI | Program support for at-risk youth services and workforce training | $100K |
| Malama MaunaluaHonolulu, HI | Community engagement to restore health of maunalua bay | $100K |
| Maui Hui MalamaWailuku, HI | Programming for at-risk youth | $100K |
| Pu'a FoundationHonolulu, HI | Acquisition of property to develop seed bank and biodiversity restoration | $100K |
| Residential Youth Services and EmpowermentKailua, HI | Financial literacy education for homeless youth | $100K |
| Re-Use Hawai'iHonolulu, HI | Support for moving location and building out new site | $100K |
| The Kohala CenterKamuela, HI | 2-year mentorship program for `aina practitioners | $100K |
| The Nature ConservancyHonolulu, HI | Reduction of conifer fuels on maui | $100K |
| Wai'anae Community Redevelopment CorpWaianae, HI | Programming for at-risk youth | $100K |
| Purple Maia FoundationAiea, HI | Programming for at-risk youth | $83K |
| Coral Reef AllianceSan Francisco, CA | Develop water quality data to drive coral protection actions | $75K |
| The Food Basket IncHilo, HI | Support for double up food bucks program | $75K |
| Epic Ohana IncHonolulu, HI | Programming for at-risk youth | $75K |
| Sustainable Coastlines Hawai'iHonolulu, HI | Cleanups and community engagement for coastlines and beaches | $73K |
| Hawaii Theatre CenterHonolulu, HI | Build htc donor development office, staff, and capacity | $65K |
| Partners in Development FoundationHonolulu, HI | Programming for at-risk youth | $63K |
| Hui O Ko'olaupokoKailua, HI | Community action teams to address little fire ant invasion | $55K |
| 808 CleanupsHonolulu, HI | Community stewardship of conservation and restoration sites | $50K |
| Big Island Resource Conservation and Development CouncilHilo, HI | Plant pono landscaping education program | $50K |
| Friends of Amy Bh Greenwell Ethnobotanical GardenCaptain Cook, HI | Indigenous plant species protection and env education | $50K |
| Hawai'i FoodbankHonolulu, HI | General operating support | $50K |
| Kristi Yamaguchi Always Dream FoundationHonolulu, HI | Program support for early childhood reading program expansion on hawai`i island | $50K |
| Ma Ka Hana Ka Ike Building ProgramHana, HI | K-12 ag education programs at mahele farms | $50K |
| Project Vision HawaiiHonolulu, HI | Child vision, hearing, dental screening at title 1 schools | $50K |
| Teach for AmericaHonolulu, HI | Corps member and alumni leadership for tfa members | $50K |
| The Mediation Center of the Pacific IncHonolulu, HI | Support for public mediation services | $50K |
| The Trust for Public LandsHonolulu, HI | Operating funds for land preservation work | $50K |
| National Tropical Botanical GardenKalaheo, HI | Biocultural conservation of coastal hala forest in e. maui | $49K |
| Impact Change Hawai'iHonolulu, HI | Curriculum development and testing of early reading education | $48K |
| Kalaeloa Heritage & Legacy FoundationKapolei, HI | Solar system and wi-fi to support environmental restoration work | $45K |
| Seeqs FoundationHonolulu, HI | Professional development in sustainability for charter school | $45K |
| Kona Historical SocietyCaptain Cook, HI | Support for summer youth program and school visits | $42K |
| Ho'okua'ainaKailua, HI | Youth mentorship program around environmental stewardship | $38K |
| Hawaii Youth Symphony AssociationHonolulu, HI | Music education programs | $35K |
| Hawai'i Bicycling LeagueHonolulu, HI | Operating support for community education, planning, and public cycling events | $35K |
| Lighthouse ProjectHonolulu, HI | Support for pbs show "family ingredients" | $35K |
| Friends of the FutureKamuela, HI | Support for tutu's house programs on community wellbeing | $30K |
| Hawai'i Environmental RestorationPahoa, HI | Environmental restoration and education at keau`ohana state forest reserve | $30K |
| Hawai'i Symphony OrchestraHonolulu, HI | Support for 2024-2025 season | $30K |
| Helping Hands Hawai'iHonolulu, HI | Operating support for 4 programs serving vulnerable o`ahu populations | $30K |
| Hoa 'aina O MakahaWaianae, HI | Youth `aina-based education program | $30K |
| Downtown Art CenterHonolulu, HI | Support arts hub activity in chinatown | $25K |
| Hawaii Public RadioHonolulu, HI | General operating support for station | $25K |
| Hawai'i Cord Blood BankHonolulu, HI | Operating support for collection, storage of cord blood | $25K |
| Hawai'i Theatre CenterHonolulu, HI | Theater training programs for youth | $25K |
| Honolulu Museum of ArtHonolulu, HI | Program support for arts education classes at the art school | $25K |
| Surfrider Spirit SessionsKailua, HI | Mentoring program through surfing for at-risk and adjudicated youth aged 13-17 | $25K |
| Aloha HarvestHonolulu, HI | Support operations for food collection and distribution | $20K |
By state: Hawaii 82 · Minnesota 1 · California 1
About this foundation
Kosasa Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Honolulu, Hawaii, tax-exempt since 1994. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Kosasa Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Letter or online application at www.kosasafoundation.org Deadlines: NONE.
How much does Kosasa Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $5.2M across 84 grants, a median of $45K.
Where does Kosasa Foundation give?
Hawaii (82 grants), Minnesota (1 grants), California (1 grants), per its latest filing.
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