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Ka Ha O Ka Aina

Preselected recipients only Hawi, Hawaii · EIN 810677153

Ka Ha O Ka Aina is a private foundation in Hawi, Hawaii. In tax year 2025 it gave $5,000 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $5,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2022$6,0503$1.4 million
2023$00$1.4 million
2024$00$1.6 million
2025$5,0001$2.2 million

How to apply

Ka Ha O Ka Aina 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Ka Ha O Ka Aina funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Hawaii.

StateGrantsAmount
Hawaii1$5,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Kohala Heritage Center
Kapaau, HI
Charitable contribution$5,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Ka Ha O Ka Aina accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Ka Ha O Ka Aina give?

$5,000 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $5,000.

Who runs Ka Ha O Ka Aina?

Its 2025 filing lists Patricia Benjamin (President), John Michael Ivancie (Director & Par) and Molly Lou Smith (Director).

What does Ka Ha O Ka Aina fund?

Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.

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