The Ohana Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Ohana Foundation is a private foundation in San Francisco, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $355,000 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$355,000
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$5.8 million
- New grantees52%
Giving in 2024 was down from $450,000 the year before.
52% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $450,000 | 17 | $5.5 million |
| 2024 | $355,000 | 21 | $5.8 million |
How to apply
The Ohana 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.
What The Ohana Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 5 | $130,000 |
| Hawaii | 3 | $80,000 |
| New York | 3 | $35,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $25,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $20,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $20,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $20,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Marin Montessori School | To provide students tuition assistance program | $50,000 |
| Maui Preparatory Academy | To make up for the gap between tuition and the actual cost of educating the students | $50,000 |
| True West Film Center | To help remove barriers to film & media arts by supporting artist, educating students and creating joy through entertainment | $50,000 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights | To support women's reproductive rights as fundamental human rights around the world | $20,000 |
| Maui Food Bank | To provide meals to the hungry living in hawaii | $20,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | To help further the lifesaving mission for kids battling childhood cancer and other deadly diseases | $20,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | To honor and empower wounded warriors who incurred a physical or mental injury, illnesses, or wound, co-incident to the military service on or after september 11, 2001 | $20,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association Ca (Ca Chapter) | To eliminate alzheimer's disease and to provide the best care and support to those living with alzheirmer's | $10,000 |
| Amnesty International USA | To help end human rights violations of refugees, peaceful protesters, and civilians | $10,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA | To help provide lifesaving medical humanitarian care | $10,000 |
| Feeding America Org | To help a nationwide network of food banks, food pantries, and meal programs provide resources so people facing hunger can put food on the table. | $10,000 |
| Finca | To end poverty through sustainable and scalable solutions inspired by the insights and needs of people in the communities where they live and work. | $10,000 |
| Find Food Bank | To help hunger relief programs and food assistance | $10,000 |
| Galilee Center | To provide assistance to local disadvantaged and impoverished families by providing food, clothing and other basic needs. | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | To bring people together to build homes, communities, and hope | $10,000 |
| Living Free Sanctuary | To provide safe haven for the rescued animals. | $10,000 |
| The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | To fund blood cancer research, provide patient support and advocacy, support public and professional education | $10,000 |
| The Salvation Army | To minister to families in crisis; elderlies who are alone; hungry children, men and women living below the line of poverty and those suffering from substance abuse | $10,000 |
| Covenant House | To resources that provides youth escaping homelessness and trafficking | $5,000 |
| National Park Foundation | To help protect world's most treasured landscapes, ecosystems, and historical sites | $5,000 |
| St Labre Indian School | To help native american boys and girls a better, brighter tomorrow | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Marcia Lucas
- Amanda Hallikainen
- Amy Soper
Questions people ask
Does The Ohana Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Ohana Foundation give?
$355,000 in tax year 2024, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Ohana Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Marcia Lucas (Chair of the Board), Amanda Hallikainen (Secretary) and Amy Soper (Treasurer).
What does The Ohana Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and food and hunger.