Kokari Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Kokari Foundation is a private foundation in Topeka, Kansas. In tax year 2025 it gave $21,846 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $3,475 and the largest $7,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$21,846
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$3,475
- Largest grant$7,500
- Assets$583,789
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was down from $202,111 the year before.
100% 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 | $37,663 | 6 | $531,352 |
| 2024 | $202,111 | 5 | $709,514 |
| 2025 | $21,846 | 6 | $583,789 |
How to apply
Kokari 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 Kokari Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Kansas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 3 | $13,550 |
| Washington | 1 | $4,500 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $3,400 |
| Colorado | 1 | $396 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas Childrens Discovery Center | Financial suppport | $7,500 |
| Childs Dream Found Via Omprahash | Financial support | $4,500 |
| Individual | Financial support | $3,550 |
| Individual | Financial support | $3,400 |
| Individual | Financial Support | $2,500 |
| Blue Dragon Childrens Foundation US | Financial support | $396 |
Officers and trustees
- B Kent Garlinghouse
- Susan H Garlinghouse
- Kimberly Garlingouse
- Ashley Jones
- Marjorie E Garlinghouse
- J Mark Garlinghouse
- Kristine Garlinghouse
- Matthew D Garlinghouse
- Katie Garlinghouse
- Annika Jones
- Eliza Jones
- Gretchen Jones
- Gwyneth Garlinghouse
- Emme Garlinghouse
- Douglas Garlinghouse
Questions people ask
Does Kokari Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Kokari Foundation give?
$21,846 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $3,475.
Who runs Kokari Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists B Kent Garlinghouse (Trustee), Susan H Garlinghouse (Trustee), Kimberly Garlingouse (Trustee) and Ashley Jones (TreasurerTrustee) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does Kokari Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs.