Makahakama FoundationPub 78
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The Makahakama Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses its funding primarily in Hawaii, California, and Virginia, having distributed a total of $530K across 23 grantees in 2024. This foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
LAHAINA COMMUNITY LAND TRUST
$300K
49%

THE NATURE CONSERVANCY
$110K
18%

African Diaspora Network
$40K
7%
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Total No. of Grants
24
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$40K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Makahakama Foundation?
No. Makahakama Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Makahakama Foundation give?
Makahakama Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Hawaii, California, and Virginia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are Makahakama Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Makahakama Foundation fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Makahakama Foundation make each year?
In 2024, Makahakama Foundation awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $530 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Makahakama Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, Makahakama Foundation awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include LAHAINA COMMUNITY LAND TRUST, THE NATURE CONSERVANCY, and African Diaspora Network. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Makahakama Foundation?
Makahakama Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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