Mauna Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Mauna Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $187,500 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $17,000 and the largest $75,000. 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$187,500
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$17,000
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$25.5 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.0 million 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 | $1.0 million | 27 | $23.8 million |
| 2024 | $187,500 | 8 | $25.5 million |
How to apply
Mauna 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 Mauna Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 7 | $162,500 |
| Michigan | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Mauna Donor Advised Fund | $75,000 |
| Unified Everything Project | General & Unrestricted | $27,000 |
| Barn Sanctuary | Barn's Forever Home | $25,000 |
| Omg Youth Sports | General & Unrestricted | $24,000 |
| Immaculate Heart High School | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| La Salle High School of Pasadena Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Westridge School for Girls | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Individual | Hardship Assistance Grant | $6,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Brie Romines
Questions people ask
Does Mauna Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mauna Foundation give?
$187,500 in tax year 2024, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $17,000.
Who runs Mauna Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Brie Romines (Dir, Pres, Sec, Treas).
What does Mauna Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs and education.