Lakala Family Foundation
Lakala Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Sacramento, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $882K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $28K.
Lakala Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Lakala Family Foundation gave $28K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), mostly in Hawaii. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $27,500
- -73.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,750
- -73.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $13,750
- Total assets
- $882,495
- +8.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Hawaii (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Lakala Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was DeBolt Gardens Foundation ($25K). Together the top 2 received $28K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 18 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Lakala Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 63% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $28K (2024) to $180K (2022). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $28K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| DeBolt Gardens Foundation Makawao, HI | To Fund DeBolt Gardens Foundation. | $25,000 |
| Koloa Community Association Lihue, HI | To Fund Community Association | $2,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $882,495 | $102,329 | $35,545 | $27,500 | 2 | $27,500 |
| 2023 | $815,711 | $184,685 | $111,801 | $102,500 | 2 | $102,500 |
| 2022 | $742,827 | $210,732 | $186,847 | $179,750 | 7 | $179,750 |
| 2021 | $718,942 | $79,547 | $79,309 | $73,500 | 4 | $73,500 |
| 2020 | $718,704 | $25,007 | $45,741 | $32,000 | 3 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Lakala Family Foundation is led by Derrick Torres, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Derrick Torres
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carol Torres
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charlee Abrams
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Edison Austin
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Louis Charles Abrams
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marissa Torres
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Meri-Jo Abrams Manuel
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard M Scruggs
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ron Manuel
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 Lakala Family Foundation
How much does Lakala Family Foundation give each year?
Lakala Family Foundation gave $28K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $103K across 2 grants.
How large is Lakala Family Foundation?
Lakala Family Foundation reported $882K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $102K.
Where does Lakala Family Foundation operate?
Lakala Family Foundation has awarded grants in Alaska, California, Hawaii.
What is Lakala Family Foundation's EIN?
Lakala Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-0457293. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 12, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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