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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 99-0313279

Kosasa Foundation

A private foundation in Honolulu, HI. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 84 grants and $5.2 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Christine Van Bergeijk - Kosasa Fou
3610 Waialae Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 591-2550
Form and materials
Letter or online application at www.kosasafoundation.org
Deadlines
None
Restrictions
For charitable, educational, literary, scientific and religious purposes either directly or by contributions to organizations under irc section 501(c)(3) of 1986, or corresponding provisions of any subsequent federal tax law. Grants limited to organizations exempt under irc section 501(c)(3) with a focus of work in the state of hawaii that do not have a current working grant with the foundation.

Assets and giving by year

6 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $5,190,270

    Grants listed
    84
    Assets, end of year
    $159,392,572

  • Tax year 2023

    $7,131,850

    Grants listed
    47
    Assets, end of year
    $137,474,179

  • Tax year 2022

    $6,121,204

    Grants listed
    83
    Assets, end of year
    $138,880,473

  • Tax year 2021

    $6,688,000

    Grants listed
    86
    Assets, end of year
    $124,369,019

  • Tax year 2020

    $5,501,000

    Grants listed
    71
    Assets, end of year
    $131,399,867

  • Tax year 2019

    $2,472,000

    Grants listed
    56
    Assets, end of year
    $115,424,870

Grants paid in 2024

84 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Hawaiian Community AssetsHonolulu, HI

    Capital support for the development of the maui hub which will house community serving organizations

    $500,000
  2. Hawaiian Islands Land TrustHonolulu, HI

    Renovation of the cultural education center at waihe`e ridge on maui

    $250,000
  3. Social Finance IncBoston, MA

    Program support for student support for underserved uh engineering students in their junior and senior years

    $250,000
  4. Feed the Hunger FundHonolulu, HI

    Support shift to environmentally focused loans for small food producers

    $200,000
  5. Hawaii Community FoundationHonolulu, HI

    Support for cofa medicaid enrollment project

    $200,000
  6. Institute for Native Pacific Education and CultureKapolei, HI

    Land acquisition for community hub in nanakuli

    $200,000
  7. Adult Friends for YouthHonolulu, HI

    Program support for at-risk youth in urban honolulu

    $100,000
  8. Bishop MuseumHonolulu, HI

    Increase accessibility of museum's collection to broader environmental field

    $100,000
  9. Boys & Girls Club of MauiKahului, HI

    Programming for at-risk youth

    $100,000
  10. Hoola NA PuaHonolulu, HI

    Programming for at-risk youth

    $100,000
  11. HuimauPaauilo, HI

    Place-based educational initiatives and ina-centered practices

    $100,000
  12. Kokua Kalihi ValleyHonolulu, HI

    Programming for at-risk youth

    $100,000
  13. KupuHonolulu, HI

    Program support for at-risk youth services and workforce training

    $100,000
  14. Malama MaunaluaHonolulu, HI

    Community engagement to restore health of maunalua bay

    $100,000
  15. Maui Hui MalamaWailuku, HI

    Programming for at-risk youth

    $100,000
  16. Pu'a FoundationHonolulu, HI

    Acquisition of property to develop seed bank and biodiversity restoration

    $100,000
  17. Residential Youth Services and EmpowermentKailua, HI

    Financial literacy education for homeless youth

    $100,000
  18. Re-Use Hawai'iHonolulu, HI

    Support for moving location and building out new site

    $100,000
  19. The Kohala CenterKamuela, HI

    2-year mentorship program for `aina practitioners

    $100,000
  20. The Nature ConservancyHonolulu, HI

    Reduction of conifer fuels on maui

    $100,000
  21. Wai'anae Community Redevelopment CorpWaianae, HI

    Programming for at-risk youth

    $99,857
  22. Purple Maia FoundationHonolulu, HI

    Programming for at-risk youth

    $82,821
  23. Coral Reef AllianceSan Francisco, CA

    Develop water quality data to drive coral protection actions

    $75,000
  24. The Food Basket IncHilo, HI

    Support for double up food bucks program

    $75,000
  25. Epic Ohana IncHonolulu, HI

    Programming for at-risk youth

    $74,786
  26. Sustainable Coastlines Hawai'iHonolulu, HI

    Cleanups and community engagement for coastlines and beaches

    $72,500
  27. Hawaii Theatre CenterHonolulu, HI

    Build HTC donor development office, staff, and capacity

    $65,000
  28. Partners in Development FoundationHonolulu, HI

    Programming for at-risk youth

    $62,995
  29. Hui O Ko'olaupokoKailua, HI

    Community action teams to address little fire ant invasion

    $55,000
  30. 808 CleanupsHonolulu, HI

    Community stewardship of conservation and restoration sites

    $50,000
  31. Big Island Resource Conservation and Development CouncilHilo, HI

    Plant pono landscaping education program

    $50,000
  32. Friends of Amy BH Greenwell Ethnobotanical GardenCaptain Cook, HI

    Indigenous plant species protection and env education

    $50,000
  33. Hawai'i FoodbankHonolulu, HI

    General operating support

    $50,000
  34. Kristi Yamaguchi Always Dream FoundationHonolulu, HI

    Program support for early childhood reading program expansion on hawai`i island

    $50,000
  35. Ma Ka Hana Ka Ike Building ProgramHana, HI

    K-12 ag education programs at mahele farms

    $50,000
  36. Project Vision HawaiiHonolulu, HI

    Child vision, hearing, dental screening at title 1 schools

    $50,000
  37. Teach for AmericaNew York, NY

    Corps member and alumni leadership for tfa members

    $50,000
  38. The Mediation Center of the Pacific IncHonolulu, HI

    Support for public mediation services

    $50,000
  39. The Trust for Public LandsHonolulu, HI

    Operating funds for land preservation work

    $50,000
  40. National Tropical Botanical GardenKalaheo, HI

    Biocultural conservation of coastal hala forest in e. Maui

    $49,388
  41. Impact Change Hawai'iHonolulu, HI

    Curriculum development and testing of early reading education

    $47,967
  42. Kalaeloa Heritage & Legacy FoundationKapolei, HI

    Solar system and wi-fi to support environmental restoration work

    $45,000
  43. Seeqs FoundationHonolulu, HI

    Professional development in sustainability for charter school

    $45,000
  44. Kona Historical SocietyCaptain Cook, HI

    Support for summer youth program and school visits

    $41,956
  45. Ho'okua'ainaKailua, HI

    Youth mentorship program around environmental stewardship

    $37,500
  46. Hawaii Youth Symphony AssociationHonolulu, HI

    Music education programs

    $35,000
  47. Hawai'i Bicycling LeagueHonolulu, HI

    Operating support for community education, planning, and public cycling events

    $35,000
  48. Lighthouse ProjectHonolulu, HI

    Support for PBS show "family ingredients"

    $35,000
  49. Friends of the FutureHonolulu, HI

    Support for tutu's house programs on community wellbeing

    $30,000
  50. Hawai'i Environmental RestorationPahoa, HI

    Environmental restoration and education at keau`ohana state forest reserve

    $30,000
  51. Hawai'i Symphony OrchestraHonolulu, HI

    Support for 2024-2025 season

    $30,000
  52. Helping Hands Hawai'iHonolulu, HI

    Operating support for 4 programs serving vulnerable o`ahu populations

    $30,000
  53. Hoa 'aina O MakahaWaianae, HI

    Youth `aina-based education program

    $30,000
  54. Downtown Art CenterHonolulu, HI

    Support arts hub activity in chinatown

    $25,000
  55. Hawaii Public RadioHonolulu, HI

    General operating support for station

    $25,000
  56. Hawai'i Cord Blood BankHonolulu, HI

    Operating support for collection, storage of cord blood

    $25,000
  57. Hawai'i Theatre CenterHonolulu, HI

    Theater training programs for youth

    $25,000
  58. Honolulu Museum of ArtHonolulu, HI

    Program support for arts education classes at the art school

    $25,000
  59. Surfrider Spirit SessionsKailua, HI

    Mentoring program through surfing for at-risk and adjudicated youth aged 13-17

    $25,000
  60. Aloha HarvestHonolulu, HI

    Support operations for food collection and distribution

    $20,000
  61. Chamber Music HawaiiHonolulu, HI

    Support for 2025 season

    $20,000
  62. Girl Scouts of Hawai'iHonolulu, HI

    Support for leadership development around environmental stewardship

    $20,000
  63. Hana Arts IncHana, HI

    Arts programs for hana schools and adults

    $20,000
  64. Hawai'i Book and Music FestivalKaneohe, HI

    Support for annual festival to be held at uh manoa

    $20,000
  65. Hawai'i International Film FestivalHonolulu, HI

    Support for 2024 film festival

    $20,000
  66. Hawai'i Opera TheatreHonolulu, HI

    Support 2024 season

    $20,000
  67. Honolulu Civil Beat IncHonolulu, HI

    Operational support for local investigative news coverage

    $20,000
  68. Hui No'eau Visual Arts CenterMakawao, HI

    Community arts education hub

    $20,000
  69. Visitor Aloha Society of Hawai'iHonolulu, HI

    Support for japanese speaking staff and communications staff

    $20,000
  70. Institute for Climate and PeaceHonolulu, HI

    Leadership and policy training on intersection of peace and environmental crisis

    $17,000
  71. Hui Malama O Ke Kai FoundationWaimanalo, HI

    After-school program for k-12 in waimanalo

    $15,000
  72. Make-A-Wish Foundation of Hawai'i IncHonolulu, HI

    Support for fulfilling wishes of critically ill children

    $15,000
  73. Maui Arts & Cultural CenterKahului, HI

    Support for arts education in doe maui schools

    $15,000
  74. Maui Preparatory AcademyLahaina, HI

    Tuition assistance for maui fire victims

    $15,000
  75. The Legal ClinicHonolulu, HI

    Legal assistance for immigrants

    $15,000
  76. Boys to Men Mentoring NetworkKamuela, HI

    Mentoring program for middle- and high school boys

    $10,000
  77. Haku Baldwin CenterMakawao, HI

    Equine therapy program for youth and adults with disabilities

    $10,000
  78. Hawai'i Performing Arts Company LTDHonolulu, HI

    Support 2024 season

    $10,000
  79. Kulia Education FoundationHonolulu, HI

    Support for new public charter school in kailua with focus on a.i. And data science

    $10,000
  80. Waikiki SchoolHonolulu, HI

    Environmental education, awareness, action for students

    $5,500
  81. Aloha International Piano FestivalKailua, HI

    Support for annual piano competition and music education

    $5,000
  82. Japan America Society of HawaiiHonolulu, HI

    Japan wizards high school competition

    $5,000
  83. March of DimesArlington, VA

    Support for families with babies in neonatal intensive care unit

    $5,000
  84. Japan American Society of Hawai'iHonolulu, HI

    Japanese language and cultural activities for youth

    $3,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Environment12 grants $948,88825% of the total
  2. Arts and culture21 grants $694,45618% of the total
  3. Human services5 grants $502,75313% of the total
  4. Housing and shelter1 grant $500,00013% of the total
  5. Education4 grants $305,0008% of the total
  6. Youth development4 grants $270,0007% of the total
  7. 9 other causes15 grants $637,99517% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Hawaii82 grants $4,865,270
  2. Minnesota1 grant $250,000
  3. California1 grant $75,000

Officers, directors and trustees

11 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Gloria GainsleyDIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $0
  • Paul J KosasaPRES/TREAS/DIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $0
  • Susan M KosasaVP/SEC/DIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $0
  • Thomas S KosasaDIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $0
  • Christine Van BergeijkCEO Hours 40Pay $199,519
  • Lindsay KosasaDIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $0
  • Ian KosasaDIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $0
  • Lisa GainsleyDIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $0
  • Christian GainsleyDIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $0
  • Riki MorimotoINDEPENDENT APPOINTER Hours 0Pay $0
  • Tracy IdeINDEPENDENT APPOINTER Hours 0Pay $0

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