Tjootjim Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Tjootjim Foundation is a private foundation in Haleiwa, Hawaii. In tax year 2023 it gave $72,500 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $7,000 and the largest $40,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$72,500
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$7,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$860,420
- New grantees86%
Giving in 2023 was up from $34,838 the year before.
86% of its 2023 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $52,565 | 5 | $936,372 |
| 2022 | $34,838 | 8 | $951,142 |
| 2023 | $72,500 | 7 | $860,420 |
How to apply
Tjootjim 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Tjootjim Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 2 | $43,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $10,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $10,000 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $7,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Beyond Housing | To support the mission | $40,000 |
| Together New Orleans | To support the mission | $10,000 |
| Ku Endowment Association | To support the mission | $10,000 |
| Hawaii Foodbank | To support the mission | $7,000 |
| United Way of Greater St Louis | To support the mission | $3,000 |
| Positive Legacy | To support the mission | $2,000 |
| Civil Beat | To support the mission | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Patrick Kenny
- Marie E Hedenberg Kenny
- Maura E Kenny
Questions people ask
Does Tjootjim Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Tjootjim Foundation give?
$72,500 in tax year 2023, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $7,000.
Who runs Tjootjim Foundation?
Its 2023 filing lists Patrick Kenny (Director), Marie E Hedenberg Kenny (Director) and Maura E Kenny (Director).
What does Tjootjim Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.