KSK Foundation
Preselected recipients only
KSK Foundation is a private foundation in Honolulu, Hawaii. In tax year 2024 it gave $123,017 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $178 and the largest $100,000. 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$123,017
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$178
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$186,210
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2024 was up from $106,223 the year before.
18% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $154,775 | 9 | $214,975 |
| 2023 | $106,223 | 20 | $131,432 |
| 2024 | $123,017 | 20 | $186,210 |
How to apply
KSK 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 KSK Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Hawaii.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | 15 | $122,729 |
| Arizona | 1 | $105 |
| Colorado | 1 | $88 |
| Florida | 1 | $35 |
| Missouri | 1 | $35 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $25 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mid Pacific Institute | Charitable - general | $100,000 |
| Trashi Gomang Foundation | Charitable - general | $10,000 |
| Mid Pacific Institute | Charitable - general | $7,735 |
| Hawaii Food Bank | Charitable - general | $1,000 |
| Jccy | Charitable - general | $1,000 |
| PBS Hawaii | Charitable - general | $1,000 |
| Hawaii Public Radio | Charitable - general | $500 |
| Hawaiian Humane Society | Charitable - general | $500 |
| Hawaii Theatre Center | Charitable - general | $365 |
| Pacific Buddhist Academy | Charitable - general | $250 |
| American Heart Association | Charitable - general | $105 |
| Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum | Charitable - general | $100 |
| The Salvation Army | Charitable - general | $100 |
| US Olympic & Paralympic Foundation | Charitable - general | $88 |
| American Lung Association | Charitable - general | $62 |
| American Lung Association | Charitable - general | $62 |
| Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum | Charitable - general | $55 |
| Veterans of Foreign War (VFW) | Charitable - general | $35 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Charitable - general | $35 |
| AARP Foundation | Charitable - general | $25 |
Officers and trustees
- Kenneth J Kobatake
- James K Kobatake
- Lynne Mitani
Questions people ask
Does KSK Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does KSK Foundation give?
$123,017 in tax year 2024, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $178.
Who runs KSK Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Kenneth J Kobatake (President), James K Kobatake (Vice President, Treasurer) and Lynne Mitani (Secretary).
What does KSK Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and veterans.