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Kokua Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in HONOLULU, HI. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2005. The principal officer is Harlan J Cadinha. It holds total assets of $67K. Annual income is reported at $13K. Total assets have decreased from $86K in 2011 to $65K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of education. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Hawaii and Nebraska. According to available records, Kokua Foundation Inc. has made 13 grants totaling $57K, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has decreased from $25K in 2020 to $1K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $25K distributed across 4 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $8K, with an average award of $4K. The foundation has supported 10 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Hawaii and Oregon and Nebraska. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$4K
Largest Grant
$8K
Based on 7 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Kokua Foundation Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of education. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 13 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in HI, OR, NE.
Kokua Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $57K across 13 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $4K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $8K.
Kokua Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Kokua Foundation Inc. is headquartered in HONOLULU, HI. While based in HI, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harlan B Cadinha | VICE PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Mahina Pua'A | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Harlan J Cadinha | PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$6K
Total Assets
$65K
Fair Market Value
$65K
Net Worth
$65K
Grants Paid
$1K
Contributions
$10K
Net Investment Income
$3K
Distribution Amount
$3K
Total Grants
13
Total Giving
$57K
Average Grant
$4K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
10
Most Common Grant
$2K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honolulu Community FoundationCHARITABLE | Honolulu, HI | $1K | 2023 |
| Feary CamilleSCHOLARSHIP | Ashland, OR | $8K | 2022 |
| Farrington High School BasketballCHARITABLE | Honolulu, HI | $5K | 2022 |
| Sagapolutele AnthonySCHOLARSHIP | Honolulu, HI | $8K | 2020 |
| Creighton UniversityCHARITABLE | Omaha, NE | $5K | 2020 |
| Brady HughSCHOLARSHIP | Honolulu, HI | $4K | 2020 |
| Uluave PatiolaSCHOLARSHIP | Honolulu, HI | $2K | 2020 |
| Uluave SiupelimaniSCHOLARSHIP | Honolulu, HI | $2K | 2020 |
| Hepting Jordan-DeshawnSCHOLARSHIP | Honolulu, HI | $2K | 2020 |
| Moeai SolatoaSCHOLARSHIP | Honolulu, HI | $1K | 2020 |