The Makana Aloha Foundation
Accepts applications
The Makana Aloha Foundation is a private foundation in Kailua, Hawaii. In tax year 2024 it gave $227,288 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $40,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$227,288
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$8.5 million
- New grantees47%
Giving in 2024 was up from $224,391 the year before.
47% 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 | $224,391 | 20 | $8.5 million |
| 2024 | $227,288 | 16 | $8.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Jami Lynn Burks PO Box 342190, Kailua, HI 96734 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (808) 683-8363 |
| What to submit | In accordance with grant application form provided by foundation. |
| Restrictions | Grants will be made for the purpose of supporting educational, medical, health, and other charitable organizations. |
What The Makana Aloha Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Hawaii.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | 16 | $227,288 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maui Academy of Performing Arts | Grant to fund as a season sponsor for the inaugural season of mapa's new black box theatre. | $40,000 |
| Lahainaluna High School Foundation | Grant to fund the annual makana aloha science scholarship and renewals at lahainaluna high school. | $31,500 |
| Whale Trust | For costs associated with the 2025 whale tales research event. | $20,000 |
| When We Shine Foundation | Grant to help fund a'arts & aina' professional development for teachers | $20,000 |
| Common Ground Collective | Costs to help support formation of the foster farm project. | $20,000 |
| University of Hawaii Foundation | Grant to fund this year's recipients of makana aloha culinary academy scholarship. | $15,788 |
| Friends of Hawaii Tech Academy | For costs associated with friends of hawaii technology academy, inc.s digital media lab at the west maui campus of hawaii technology academy. | $15,000 |
| Imua Family Services | Grant for unrestricted general operting support. | $10,000 |
| Whale Trust | For costs associated with the 2025 whale tales keiki program. | $10,000 |
| Maui Huliau Foundation | Grant to help fund maui huliau foundation's huliau climate literacy project. | $10,000 |
| East Maui Animal Center Aka Boo Boo Zoo | Grant for unrestricted general operating support. | $10,000 |
| Maui Humane Society | Grant for unrestricted general operting support. | $10,000 |
| Hawaiian Islands Land Trust | Grant to help fund hilts aina based education program at waihee maui. | $5,000 |
| Maui Waena Intermediate | Grant to help fund travel for maui waena intermediate schools media club and students displaced by the maui wildfires. | $5,000 |
| Merwin Conservancy | Grant to help fund the green room presentations in december 2024 and january 2025. | $3,000 |
| Save Maui Cats Inc | Grant for unrestricted general operting support. | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jami Lynn Burks
- Gunars E Valkirs
- Jorene Valkirs
Questions people ask
Does The Makana Aloha Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Makana Aloha Foundation give?
$227,288 in tax year 2024, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Makana Aloha Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jami Lynn Burks (Pres, Sec, Treas, Exec Dir), Gunars E Valkirs (Vice President) and Jorene Valkirs (Director).
What does The Makana Aloha Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and arts and culture.