KOSASA FOUNDATION
Honolulu, HI, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
99-0313279
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
Family Foundation
Honolulu, HI, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
99-0313279
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
Family Foundation
AI Summary
KOSASA FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that reported $7.1M in total grants paid across 40 grantees in filing year 2024. The funder is open for unsolicited proposals; prospective applicants should review the How to Apply section of the current profile page to assess fit.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
KUAKINI MEDICAL CENTER
Honolulu, HI
$3.2M
11%

MID-PACIFIC INSTITUTE
HONOLULU, HI
$1.2M
4%

UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII FOUNDATION
Honolulu, HI
$1.1M
4%
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Total No. of Grants
47
Median 1st year grant
$20K
Median 2nd year grant
$15K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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- 152 grantees
- 13 board & team members
- 10 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to KOSASA FOUNDATION?
Yes. KOSASA FOUNDATION accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting their website.
Where does KOSASA FOUNDATION give?
KOSASA FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Hawaii, California, and Washington. 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 KOSASA FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from KOSASA FOUNDATION fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $20 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does KOSASA FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, KOSASA FOUNDATION awarded about 50 grants, totaling nearly $7.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did KOSASA FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, KOSASA FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 150 grantees. Recent grantees include KUAKINI MEDICAL CENTER, MID-PACIFIC INSTITUTE, and UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to KOSASA FOUNDATION?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting KOSASA FOUNDATION’s website.
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