Hospice of Kona Foundation
Hospice of Kona Foundation works to raise community awareness and funding in support of hospice of kona inc.'s services, programs and mission to provide family-centered support, education, and care for those approaching end of life.
Hospice of Kona Foundation at a glance
In short: Hospice of Kona Foundation gave $599K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $599K), mostly in Hawaii. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $598,900
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $598,900
- Median grant
- $598,900
- Total assets
- $392,283
- -76.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Hawaii (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Hospice of Kona Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Hospice of Kona ($599K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $599K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hospice of Kona Kailuakona, HI | Provide patient services not otherwise funded by patient's insurance. | $598,900 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $392,283 | $469,793 | $1,012,800 | $598,900 | 1 | $43,974 |
| 2023 | $1,640,686 | $470,880 | $803,882 | — | — | $61,175 |
| 2022 | $2,894,429 | $2,013,242 | $777,937 | — | — | $33,170 |
| 2021 | $1,399,697 | $1,958,107 | $608,410 | — | — | $29,190 |
| 2020 | $33,251 | $295,196 | $469,202 | — | — | — |
About Hospice of Kona Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Hospice of Kona Foundation is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Kailuakona, HI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $392K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $599K. Net investment income was $44K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Hospice of Kona Foundation is led by Laura Varney, CEO on every filing since 2020; none of the 12 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Laura Varney
CEO
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susana Bullard
Board Chair
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Diandra Dickenson
Board Director
Vice Chair → Board Chair, 2023
Board Chair → Board Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leo Bonomy
Board Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sara Lebrun Scott
Board Director
Board Director → Board Secretary, 2021
Board Secretary → Board Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Darl Gleed
Board Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Shaw
Board Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Ast
Board Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Mehl
Board Treasurer
Board Director → Board Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Shimada
Board Co-Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Koa Woolley
Board Co-Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lynn Reinert
Board Vice Chair
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Alison Jones Leong (2020–2023) — Board Director
- Former: Brian Asbjornson (2020–2023) — Board Vice Chair
- Former: Monique Peacock (2022–2023) — Board Director
- Former: Tom Daniel (2023) — Board Director
- Former: Adriana Degress (2020–2022) — Executive Director
- Former: Netisha Delima (2020–2022) — Board Director
- Former: Kristy Biber (2020–2021) — Board Vice Chair
- Former: Linda Boranian (2020–2021) — Board Director
- Former: Lori Jordan (2020) — Former Executive Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Hospice of Kona Foundation
How much does Hospice of Kona Foundation give each year?
Hospice of Kona Foundation gave $599K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Hospice of Kona Foundation?
Hospice of Kona Foundation reported $392K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $470K.
What is Hospice of Kona Foundation?
Hospice of Kona Foundation is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Kailuakona, HI. It holds $392K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Hospice of Kona Foundation operate?
Hospice of Kona Foundation has awarded grants in Hawaii.
What is Hospice of Kona Foundation's EIN?
Hospice of Kona Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3414418. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 1, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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