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Kona Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in NEW YORK, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2008. The principal officer is Polakoff & Michaelson. It holds total assets of $1.6M. Annual income is reported at $153K. Total assets have grown from $637K in 2011 to $1.6M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. Funding is distributed across 4 states, including Washington, District of Columbia, New York. According to available records, Kona Foundation Inc. has made 36 grants totaling $75K, with a median grant of $1K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $5K, with an average award of $2K. The foundation has supported 18 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, District of Columbia, Alabama, which account for 61% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 7 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$1K
Average Grant
$2K
Largest Grant
$5K
Based on 19 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.
Kona Foundation Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 36 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, DC, AL.
Kona Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $75K across 36 grants. The median grant size is $1K, with an average of $2K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $5K.
Kona Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Kona Foundation Inc. is headquartered in NEW YORK, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 7 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel B Drachman Dec 102522 | SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT,DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jonathan G Drachman | VICE PRESIDENT,DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jane Sims | SECRETARY,TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$1.6M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$1.6M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
36
Total Giving
$75K
Average Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$1K
Unique Recipients
18
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Poverty Law CenterCHARITABLE | Montogomery, AL | $5K | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation Of America IncCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| The Piatigorsky FoundationCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| Center For Reproductive Rights IncCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $3K | 2022 |
| The Trust For Public LandCHARITABLE | San Francisco, CA | $3K | 2022 |
| Kuow Puget Sound Public RadioCHARITABLE | Seattle, WA | $3K | 2022 |
| Naral Pro-Choice America FoundationCHARITABLE | Washington, DC | $3K | 2022 |
| United States Association For UnhcrCHARITABLE | Washington, DC | $3K | 2022 |
| Nature ConservancyCHARITABLE | Arlington, VA | $2K | 2022 |
| EarthjusticeCHARITABLE | San Francisco, CA | $1K | 2022 |
| The Innocence Project IncCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $1K | 2022 |
| Alliance For Tompotika ConservationCHARITABLE | Vashon, WA | $1K | 2022 |
| 350orgCHARITABLE | Washington, DC | $1K | 2022 |
| Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International IncCHARITABLE | Atlanta, GA | $1K | 2022 |
| Oceana IncCHARITABLE | Washington, DC | $1K | 2022 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council IncCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $1K | 2022 |
| Friends Of The EarthCHARITABLE | Washington, DC | $1K | 2022 |
| Virginia Mason Health System- Bailey Boushay HouseCHARITABLE | Seattle, WA | $500 | 2022 |