KOSASA FOUNDATION
Annual Giving
$5.2M-27% YoY
Grants
84
Median Grant
$45K
Organizations Funded
147
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Foundation Overview
Mission
The Kosasa Foundation is committed to nurturing a sustainable natural environment where communities can thrive, and where younger generations have the support they need to preserve Hawaiʻi's legacy while building a brighter future. The foundation invests in efforts to educate and engage communities in activities that promote the stewardship of natural resources, and supports programs that are critical to the development of the most vulnerable youth, from their earliest years into young adulthood.
Focus Areas
Grant Types
Funded Initiatives
In 2024, gave $5.2 million to more than 80 organizations. Recent grants include $200,000 to INPEACE for Community Hub creation, and $1 million Creative Capacity program for arts and culture nonprofits. Focus areas include environmental stewardship, opportunity youth programs, and creative capacity building for arts organizations.
How to Apply
Interested organizations must first complete the Prospective Grantee Questionnaire. If the project/program is potentially aligned with priority areas, organization will receive a link to the application portal. Three main programs: Creative Capacity (grants up to $100,000, deadline April 25, 2025), Community-Based Environmental Stewardship (deadline August 8, 2025), and Opportunity Youth (ages 16-24, deadline October 24, 2025). Supports 501(c)3 nonprofits working in Hawaiʻi.
Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.
Giving History
$5.2M
Grants
84
Median
$45K
States
3
$7.1M
Grants
47
Median
$75K
States
1
$6.1M
Grants
83
Median
$40K
States
2
Grant Size Distribution
$45K
Typical Grant (Median)
$3K
Smallest
$20K
25th Pctile
$87K
75th Pctile
$500K
Largest
Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $20K and $87K.
Largest Recent Grants
$500K
2024
HAWAIIAN COMMUNITY ASSETS
HI · CAPITAL SUPPORT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE MAUI HUB WHICH WILL HOUSE COMMUNITY SERVING ORGANIZATIONS
$250K
2024
SOCIAL FINANCE INC
MN · PROGRAM SUPPORT FOR STUDENT SUPPORT FOR UNDERSERVED UH ENGINEERING STUDENTS IN THEIR JUNIOR AND SENIOR YEARS
$250K
2024
HAWAIIAN ISLANDS LAND TRUST
HI · RENOVATION OF THE CULTURAL EDUCATION CENTER AT WAIHE`E RIDGE ON MAUI
$200K
2024
HAWAII COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
HI · SUPPORT FOR COFA MEDICAID ENROLLMENT PROJECT
$200K
2024
FEED THE HUNGER FUND
HI · SUPPORT SHIFT TO ENVIRONMENTALLY FOCUSED LOANS FOR SMALL FOOD PRODUCERS
Geographic Focus
Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.
Financial Overview
Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets
Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.