TO INSPIRE, ENCOURAGE, AND SUPPORT THE NEXT GENERATIONS PURSUIT OF THEIR PASSIONS AND AMBITIONS IN LIFE, THROUGH POSITIVE EXPERIENCES AND LESSONS IN AND ON THE OCEAN.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$242K
+161.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$45K
Grant Count
3
Avg Grant Size
$15K
About Positively Kai Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Positively Kai Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Youth Development, based in PAIA, HI. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $242K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $45K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $242,116 | $92,525 |
| Revenue | $203,484 | $384,865 |
| Expenses | $53,893 | $321,819 |
| 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 3 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Aha Punana Leo ($25,000), Paia Youth Council Inc ($10,000), The Friendship Paddle ($10,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| PAIA YOUTH COUNCIL INC PAIA, HI | SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| AHA PUNANA LEO HILO, HI | SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| THE FRIENDSHIP PADDLE SANTA BARBARA, CA | SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAI LENNY | PRESIDENT | 1.5 | — |
| EMILY PAYNE | VICE PRESIDE | 0.2 | — |
| PAMELA GUICHET | SECRETARY | 0.17 | — |
| SALMA ANSARI | TREASURER | 0.23 | — |
| MARTIN LENNY | DIRECTOR | 3.3 | — |
| GLORIA NAVARRO-BUCKINGHAM | DIRECTOR | 0.23 | — |
| MARK INGALLS | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Positively Kai Foundation?
Positively Kai Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Youth Development, based in PAIA, HI. It holds $242K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Positively Kai Foundation?
As of 2024, Positively Kai Foundation holds $242K in total assets with $203K in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $45K in 2024.
Where does Positively Kai Foundation operate?
Positively Kai Foundation has awarded grants in California, Hawaii.
What size grants does Positively Kai Foundation award?
In 2024, Positively Kai Foundation awarded 3 grants totaling $45K — an average of about $15K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Positively Kai Foundation's EIN?
Positively Kai Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-2029806. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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