Kulia Education Foundation
The mission of Kulia Education Foundation is to support and strengthen educational opportunities for students in Hawaii by providing charitable, financial, and programmatic support for schools and educational initiatives. The foundation advances student success by securing and distributing resources through fundraising, grant support, community partnerships, donated services and materials, and other operational assistance that help sustain high-quality learning environments, student support services, and effective school operations.
Kulia Education Foundation at a glance
In short: Kulia Education Foundation gave $334K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $334K), mostly in Hawaii. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $334,377
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $334,377
- Median grant
- $334,377
- Total assets
- $3,235,067
- -3.4% 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 Kulia Education Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Kulia Academy ($334K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $334K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kulia Academy Honolulu, HI | Ed Support | $334,377 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,235,067 | $806,279 | $850,843 | $334,377 | 1 |
| 2024 | $3,349,091 | $580,443 | $526,697 | — | — |
| 2023 | $8,423 | $98,181 | $97,594 | — | — |
About Kulia Education Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Kulia Education Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Honolulu, HI. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $334K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Kulia Education Foundation is led by Robert Littman, President on every filing since 2023; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert Littman
President
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Omar Gokce
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
$71K (2023) → $67K (2025)
Ceyda Sablak
Secretary & Treasurer
Secretary → Secretary & Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roger Epstein
Vice President
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $67K, to Omar Gokce (Director).
Frequently asked questions about Kulia Education Foundation
How much does Kulia Education Foundation give each year?
Kulia Education Foundation gave $334K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Kulia Education Foundation?
Kulia Education Foundation reported $3.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $806K.
What is Kulia Education Foundation?
Kulia Education Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Honolulu, HI. It holds $3.2M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Kulia Education Foundation operate?
Kulia Education Foundation has awarded grants in Hawaii.
What is Kulia Education Foundation's EIN?
Kulia Education Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-3201428. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
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
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
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