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Malama Foundation is a private corporation based in KANSAS CITY, MO. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2009. The principal officer is Sandra Higman. It holds total assets of $2.6M. Annual income is reported at $209K. Total assets have grown from $284K in 2014 to $2.6M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Hawaii and Michigan. According to available records, Malama Foundation has made 8 grants totaling $134K, with a median grant of $20K. The foundation has distributed between $43K and $46K annually from 2020 to 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $26K, with an average award of $17K. The foundation has supported 5 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Michigan, Hawaii, Pennsylvania, which account for 88% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$20K
Average Grant
$14K
Largest Grant
$20K
Based on 3 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
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Malama Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 8 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MI, HI, PA.
Malama Foundation has distributed a total of $134K across 8 grants. The median grant size is $20K, with an average of $17K. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $26K.
At officer's discretion.
Malama Foundation is headquartered in KANSAS CITY, MO. While based in MO, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Perelmuter | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Sandra R Higman | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Laura A Brown | SECRETARY/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$2.6M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$2.5M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
8
Total Giving
$134K
Average Grant
$17K
Median Grant
$20K
Unique Recipients
5
Most Common Grant
$20K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunbridge International Collaboratove IncCULTURAL AND ETHNIC AWARENESS | Southfield, MI | $26K | 2022 |
| University Of Central Missouri Alumni FoundationSCHOLARSHIP | Warrensburg, MO | $15K | 2022 |
| The ShelterSOCIAL AWARENESS | Honolulu, HI | $5K | 2022 |
| Ccc Citizen Coal CouncilSUPPORT AND STRENGTHEN THE ENVIRONMENTAL MOVEMENT | Washington, PA | $20K | 2021 |
| Breath Of HeavenORPHANAGE AND WIDOW SUPPORT. | Wailuku, HI | $20K | 2020 |