The Kona Brewers Festival is a potent blend of craft beer, Hawaiian culture and charitable support. This beloved event brings beer enthusiasts and the community together while raising money for impactful causes focusing on conservation, education and cultural preservation in Kona
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$22K
-13.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$45K
-1.1% YoY
Grant Count
2
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$23K
-1.1% YoY
About Ke Kai Ala Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Ke Kai Ala Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in KAILUA KONA, HI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $22K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $45K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $21,989 | $25,442 | $38,950 |
| Revenue | $221,294 | $206,469 | $138,019 |
| Expenses | $227,804 | $219,977 | $130,300 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include 16 Various Notforprofits under 5K ($40,300), Innovations Public Charter School ($5,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Innovations Public Charter School Kailua Kona, HI | To further their exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| 16 Various Notforprofits under 5K | — | $40,300 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thalia Fajans | Director | — | — |
| Usha Kilpatrick | Director | 2 | — |
| Manu Powers | Director | 2 | — |
| Cameron Healy | President | 2 | — |
| Kate Jacobson | Secretarytreasurer | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ke Kai Ala Foundation?
Ke Kai Ala Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in KAILUA KONA, HI. It holds $22K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Ke Kai Ala Foundation?
As of 2024, Ke Kai Ala Foundation holds $22K in total assets with $221K in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $45K in 2024.
Where does Ke Kai Ala Foundation operate?
Ke Kai Ala Foundation has awarded grants in Hawaii.
What size grants does Ke Kai Ala Foundation award?
In 2024, Ke Kai Ala Foundation awarded 2 grants totaling $45K — an average of about $23K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Ke Kai Ala Foundation's EIN?
Ke Kai Ala Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-2738422. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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