Makahakama Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Makahakama Foundation is a private foundation in Palo Alto, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $530,000 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $300,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$530,000
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$300,000
- Assets$19.1 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2024 was down from $636,500 the year before.
29% 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 | $636,500 | 27 | $19.4 million |
| 2024 | $530,000 | 24 | $19.1 million |
How to apply
Makahakama Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Makahakama Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Hawaii.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | 2 | $320,000 |
| California | 20 | $114,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $60,000 |
| New York | 1 | $36,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lahaina Community Land Trust | For Fire Recovery Opportunity and Permanence Fund | $300,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | For the Ocean Recovery work at the Nature Conserva | $60,000 |
| The Acceleration Project | Project Launchpad support | $36,000 |
| African Diaspora Network | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Hawaiian Islands Land Trust | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Ayudando Latinos a Sonar | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Peninsula Open Space Trust | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Teach For America Bay Area | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Climate Resilient Communities | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Earth Island Institute | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Immigrant Legal Resource Center | $2500 to CRISP and $2500 to SBLISN | $5,000 |
| LifeMoves | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| San Jose Jazz | Progressions Program grant | $5,000 |
| Second Harvest of Silicon Valley | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The Audacity Performing Arts Project Inc | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The Trust for Hidden Villa | Scholarship fund | $5,000 |
| Truckee Donner Land Trust | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Big Sur Land Trust | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Kitchen Table Advisors | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Korean American Community Foundation of San Franci | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Silicon Valley Urban Debate League | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Chopsticks Alley Art | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| San Jose Taiko Group Inc | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Joyce A Chung
- Rene A Lacerte
Questions people ask
Does Makahakama Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Makahakama Foundation give?
$530,000 in tax year 2024, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Makahakama Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Joyce A Chung (Director, President) and Rene A Lacerte (Director, Treasurer, Secretary).
What does Makahakama Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation and arts and culture.