Kala Foundation
To perpetuate hawaiian culture events.
Kala Foundation at a glance
In short: Kala Foundation gave $31K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $16K), mostly in Hawaii. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $31,038
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- Average grant
- $15,519
- Median grant
- $15,519
- Total assets
- $208,962
- -10.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Hawaii (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Kala Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Hale MUA Culture Group ($24K). Together the top 2 received $31K.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $31K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hale MUA Culture Group Kailua Kona, HI | Kamehameha Parade | $23,700 |
| Maile Foundation Kapaa, HI | Kamehameha Parade | $7,338 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $208,962 | $461,239 | $300,742 | $31,038 | 2 |
| 2024 | $234,234 | $288,522 | $192,488 | — | — |
| 2023 | $180,564 | $266,910 | $240,883 | — | — |
| 2022 | $154,537 | $223,756 | $189,178 | — | — |
About Kala Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Kala Foundation is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in EWA Beach, HI. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $209K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $31K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Kala Foundation is led by Clint Kalaola, President - CEO since 2024 (on filings since 2022) — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Clint Kalaola
President - CEO
P & D → President CEO, 2023
President CEO → President - CEO, 2024
On filings since 2022
35 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Dawn Lleces (2022–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Janet Souza (2022–2023) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 Kala Foundation
How much does Kala Foundation give each year?
Kala Foundation gave $31K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Kala Foundation?
Kala Foundation reported $209K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $461K.
What is Kala Foundation?
Kala Foundation is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in EWA Beach, HI. It holds $209K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Kala Foundation operate?
Kala Foundation has awarded grants in Hawaii.
What is Kala Foundation's EIN?
Kala Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-5047229. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 30, 2026)
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