Kona Foundation Inc
Kona Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2024 filing reports 24 grants totaling $776,808, including support for charitable organizations working in areas such as reproductive health, refugee support, health care access, public information, land conservation, and justice.
Kona Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Kona Foundation Inc gave $777K across 24 grants in 2024 (avg $32K), mostly in New Jersey. 13% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $776,808
- +1526.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 24
- +14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $32,367
- +1323.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,250
- Total assets
- $1,581,159
- -21.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (3 of 24, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (91% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Kona Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Prager Metis Cpas Llc 1800, New York, NY 10122
Phone: (212) 643-0099
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Kona Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Bessemer Giving Fund ($705K). Together the top 10 received $762K.
Grant Size Distribution
99 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 98 grants of 99 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants went to recipients in multiple states and Washington, DC. The filing reports grant-dollar shares of NJ 91%, WA 5%, NY 3%, DC 1%, and AL 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Kona Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 24 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $235K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 79% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 2185% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 743% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $34K (2020) to $777K (2024). In 2024 it made 24 grants totaling $777K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Bessemer Giving Fund Woodbridge, NJ | Charitable | $704,808 |
| The Feel Good Action Seattle, WA | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Piatigorsky Foundation New York, NY | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Temple Beth Am Seattle, WA | Charitable | $9,500 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc New York, NY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center Montogomery, AL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights Inc New York, NY | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Kuow Puget Sound Public Radio Seattle, WA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Naral Pro-Choice America Foundation Washington, DC | Charitable | $2,000 |
| United States Association for Unhcr Washington, DC | Charitable | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,581,159 | $70,264 | $794,287 | $776,808 | 24 | $779,280 | $55,252 | $104,905 |
| 2023 | $2,010,048 | $1,099,741 | $66,045 | $47,755 | 21 | $51,594 | $20,612 | $83,204 |
| 2022 | $682,030 | $19,055 | $50,209 | $37,500 | 18 | $40,655 | $10,001 | $37,225 |
| 2021 | $907,801 | $36,329 | $46,615 | $34,000 | 19 | $37,548 | $27,262 | $44,844 |
| 2020 | $855,259 | $25,432 | $43,611 | $34,000 | 17 | — | $19,219 | $36,317 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kona Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $105K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Planned Parenthood Federation of America describes its mission as providing leadership in comprehensive reproductive and complementary health care; USA for UNHCR says it supports refugees; and Northwest Health Law Advocates works toward equitable access to quality, affordable health care. The Vera Institute of Justice describes its work as transforming criminal, legal, and immigration systems in partnership with impacted communities and government leaders.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 24 grants totaling $776,808. Grants ranged from $500 to $704,808, with a median grant of $1,250. Earlier filings report 21 grants totaling $47,755 in 2023 and 18 grants totaling $37,500 in 2022.
The largest 2024 grant was $704,808 to The Bessemer Giving Fund. Other notable grants included $20,000 to The Feel Good Action, $10,000 to the Piatigorsky Foundation, $9,500 to Temple Beth Am, and $5,000 each to Planned Parenthood Federation of America and the Southern Poverty Law Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jonathan G Drachman as vice president and director, and Jane Sims as secretary and treasurer.
Kona Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jonathan G. Drachman
Vice President & Director
Vice President, Treasurer & Director → Vice President & Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jane Sims
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Daniel B. Drachman Dec (2021–2023) — Senior Vice President & Director
- Former: Daniel B. Drachman (2020) — Senior Vice President & 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 Kona Foundation Inc
How much does Kona Foundation Inc give each year?
Kona Foundation Inc gave $777K across 24 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $48K across 21 grants.
What is Kona Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Kona Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,250, and its average grant was $32,367, across 24 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Kona Foundation Inc that year got $235K on average.
Where does Kona Foundation Inc give grants?
Kona Foundation Inc gives mostly in New Jersey: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (5 grants), New York, NY (5 grants), Washington, DC (5 grants) and San Francisco, CA (2 grants).
Does Kona Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 24 grants with a stated purpose on Kona Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (24 grants).
Who are Kona Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Kona Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include The Bessemer Giving Fund ($704,808), The Feel Good Action ($20,000) and Piatigorsky Foundation ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 95% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Kona Foundation Inc?
Kona Foundation Inc reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $779K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $105K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Kona Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Kona Foundation Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Kona Foundation Inc's EIN?
Kona Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-0571263. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Kona Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Kona Foundation Inc funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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Grantable. (2026). Kona Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/kona-foundation-inc-morg_e6123c77f82b40818c6c41355afd790a
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