Kokua NA Lani
Accepts applications
Kokua NA Lani is a private foundation in Redwood City, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $624,167 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $166,667. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$624,167
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$166,667
- Assets$15.0 million
- New grantees32%
Giving in 2024 was down from $737,390 the year before.
32% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $737,390 | 25 | $14.5 million |
| 2024 | $624,167 | 22 | $15.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Kokua NA Lani 889 Winslow St, Redwood City, CA 94063 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (650) 364-4933 |
| Restrictions | All gifts are made pursuant to trust instruments & in the discretion of the trustee. |
What Kokua NA Lani funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 12 | $441,667 |
| Hawaii | 7 | $142,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $20,000 |
| Idaho | 1 | $10,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| GO2 Foundation | Charitable support | $166,667 |
| University of San Diego | Charitable support | $125,000 |
| Kuki'o Ho'omana Fund | Charitable support | $100,000 |
| Giants Community Fund | Charitable support | $75,000 |
| Best Buddies | Charitable support | $20,000 |
| Eat Learn Play Foundation | Charitable support | $20,000 |
| UCSF Benioff Childrens Hospital Foundation | Charitable support | $10,000 |
| Higher Ground Sun Valley | Charitable support | $10,000 |
| Uhiwai O Haleakala | Charitable support | $10,000 |
| The Food Basket | Charitable support | $10,000 |
| Wego Foundation | Charitable support | $10,000 |
| Monkey Tail Ranch | Charitable support | $10,000 |
| Lazarex Cancer Foundation | Charitable support | $10,000 |
| Jim Saunders Fund | Charitable support | $7,500 |
| California Polytechnic State University | Charitable support | $5,000 |
| Franklin Templeton Annual Heb Award Recepients | Charitable support | $5,000 |
| Addiction Education Society | Charitable support | $5,000 |
| Catalino Tapia Scholarship Foundation | Charitable support | $5,000 |
| DREAMS33 | Charitable support | $5,000 |
| Free Dive Safety | Charitable support | $5,000 |
| Hip Agriculture | Charitable support | $5,000 |
| Queens Health System | Charitable support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Trina Dean
- Robert Dean
- Kelli Kellerman
Questions people ask
Does Kokua NA Lani accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Kokua NA Lani give?
$624,167 in tax year 2024, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Kokua NA Lani?
Its 2024 filing lists Trina Dean (Director & President), Robert Dean (Director & Treasurer) and Kelli Kellerman (Director & Secretary).
What does Kokua NA Lani fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and health.