Kaneta Foundation
Accepts applications
Kaneta Foundation is a private foundation in Honolulu, Hawaii. In tax year 2025 it gave $301,500 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $150,750 and the largest $300,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$301,500
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$150,750
- Largest grant$300,000
- Assets$4.6 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was down from $302,600 the year before.
50% of its 2025 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 | $307,600 | 3 | $4.3 million |
| 2024 | $302,600 | 2 | $4.6 million |
| 2025 | $301,500 | 2 | $4.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Lavache Scanlan 4303 Diamond Head Road Ilima 205, Honolulu, HI 96816 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (808) 734-9371 |
| What to submit | Online applications are submitted to: https://scholarsapp.com/scholarship/lunalilo-scholarship/. Referral forms must be submitted also. Applications without referral forms will not be considered. Mailed applications are sent to: kapiolani community college c/o lavache scanlan 4303 diamond head road, ilima 205 honolulu, hi 96816 |
| Deadlines | Online applications and referrals: 11:59 pm, may 1, 2026 |
| Restrictions | The recipient must: 1. Be a first-year student enrolled at kapiolani community college with a minimum of 9 credit hours. 2. Have a high school diploma or ged. 3. Be a Hawaii resident. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Kaneta Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Hawaii.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | 2 | $301,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Hawaii Foundation | Scholarships for "lunalilo scholars program" | $300,000 |
| Rotary Club of Ala Moana | Support general fund | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Lester Kaneta
- Marian Kaneta
Questions people ask
Does Kaneta Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Online applications and referrals: 11:59 pm, may 1, 2026.
How much does Kaneta Foundation give?
$301,500 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $150,750.
Who runs Kaneta Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Lester Kaneta (President) and Marian Kaneta (Secretary).
What does Kaneta Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.