Kokua Na Lani

REDWOOD CITY, CA EIN: 83-1663489

Kokua Na Lani is a private independent foundation based in Redwood City, California. The organization is designated as a 501(c)(3) entity and has been tax-exempt since May 2019. The foundation operates with a volunteer board and funds initiatives across multiple regions of the United States.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$15.0M

+3.7% YoY

Annual Giving

$624K

-15.4% YoY

Grant Count

-12.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$28K

-3.8% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kokua Na Lani reported a distributable amount of $732K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

Kokua Na Lani's grant-making focuses on three primary areas:

Education
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Human Services

The foundation does not specify particular subject areas of focus beyond these broad categories.

Grantmaking

Grant Range

$122

Average Grant

$122

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Kokua Na Lani supports projects across multiple U.S. states and cities, including:

States: California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, and Washington

Major cities: Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, and San Francisco

Grant Distribution by State

California $2.9M (85%)

Hawaii $246K (7%)

Florida $176K (5%)

Maryland $60K (2%)

Washington $25K (1%)

Illinois $12K (0%)

Idaho $10K (0%)

Massachusetts $4K (0%)

+1 more states

States

California Florida Hawaii Idaho Illinois Massachusetts Maryland Michigan Washington

Cities

B ReddingChicagoCupertinoDanvilleDetroitElk Grive VillageFremontHiloHollisterHonoluluKailua KonaKailuakonaKamuelaKapaauKetchumLa JollaLa JoyaLargoLos AngelesMakawao

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Total Assets: $14,508,159 (as of 2023); $15,042,755 (as of 2024)
Total Expenses: $901,734 (2023)
Total Revenue: $216,380 (2023)
Expense Ratio: 416.7% of total revenue

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$15,042,755	$14,508,159	$14,761,655
Revenue	$456,244	$216,380	$7,778,243
Expenses	$872,367	$901,734	$876,783
Qualifying Distributions	$739,293	$817,574	$808,178
Net Investment Income	$358,439	$151,934	$7,741,843
Distributable Amount	$732,110	$719,772	$642,948

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

121 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Go2 Foundation ($166,667), University of San Diego ($125,000), Kuki'o Ho'omana Fund ($100,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
CALIFORNIA POLYTECHNIC STATE UNIVERSITY SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA	CHARITABLE SUPPORT	$5,000
FRANKLIN TEMPLETON ANNUAL HEB AWARD RECEPIENTS LARGO, CA	CHARITABLE SUPPORT	$5,000
GO2 FOUNDATION SAN CARLOS, CA	CHARITABLE SUPPORT	$166,667
KUKI'O HO'OMANA FUND KAILUAKONA, HI	CHARITABLE SUPPORT	$100,000
UNIVERSITY OF SAN DIEGO LA JOLLA, CA	CHARITABLE SUPPORT	$125,000
GIANTS COMMUNITY FUND SAN FRANCISCO, CA	CHARITABLE SUPPORT	$75,000
JIM SAUNDERS FUND KAILUA KONA, HI	CHARITABLE SUPPORT	$7,500
ADDICTION EDUCATION SOCIETY SAN MATEO, CA	CHARITABLE SUPPORT	$5,000
BEST BUDDIES MIAMI, FL	CHARITABLE SUPPORT	$20,000
UCSF BENIOFF CHILDRENS HOSPITAL FOUNDATION SAN FRANCISCO, CA	CHARITABLE SUPPORT	$10,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The foundation's leadership team consists of three volunteer directors who serve without compensation:

Trina Dean — Director and President
Robert Dean — Director and Treasurer
Kelli Kellerman — Director and Secretary

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
TRINA DEAN	DIRECTOR & PRESIDENT	1	—
ROBERT DEAN	DIRECTOR & TREASURER	1	—
KELLI KELLERMAN	DIRECTOR & SECRETARY	1	—

Contact Information

Address: 889 Winslow Street, Redwood City, CA 94063-1604

Telephone: 650-364-4933

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Kokua Na Lani fund?

Kokua Na Lani's grant-making focuses on three primary areas: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services The foundation does not specify particular subject areas of focus beyond these broad categories.

How do I apply for a grant from Kokua Na Lani?

**Grant Amounts & Activity:** • Typical grant awards range from $1,000 to $166,667 • Average grant size: $122 • Total giving in 2024: $737,000 • Total giving in 2023: $624,167 • 25 grants awarded in 2024 • 6,056 total grants in the previous year • Open to new applicants: Yes • Percentage of new applicants funded: 12%

Where does Kokua Na Lani make grants?

Kokua Na Lani supports projects across multiple U.S. states and cities, including: **States:** California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, and Washington **Major cities:** Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, and San Francisco

What size grants does Kokua Na Lani award?

In 2024, Kokua Na Lani awarded 22 grants totaling $624K — an average of about $28K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Kokua Na Lani required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Kokua Na Lani reported a distributable amount of $732K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.