Positively Kai Foundation
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.
Positively Kai Foundation at a glance
In short: Positively Kai Foundation gave $45K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in Hawaii. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $45,000
- +800.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- Average grant
- $15,000
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $242,116
- +161.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Hawaii (78% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Positively Kai Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Aha Punana Leo ($25K). Together the top 3 received $45K.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2023) to $45K (2024). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $45K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aha Punana Leo Hilo, HI | Support | $25,000 |
| Paia Youth Council Inc Paia, HI | Support | $10,000 |
| The Friendship Paddle Santa Barbara, CA | Support | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $242,116 | $203,484 | $53,893 | $45,000 | 3 |
| 2023 | $92,525 | $384,865 | $321,819 | $5,000 | Total only |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Positively Kai Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Positively Kai Foundation is a public charity 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
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Positively Kai Foundation is led by Kai Lenny, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kai Lenny
President
On filings since 2023
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gloria Navarro-Buckingham
Director
On filings since 2023
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Ingalls
Director
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Martin Lenny
Director
On filings since 2023
3.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Emily Payne
Vice President
On filings since 2023
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pamela Guichet
Secretary
On filings since 2023
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Salma Ansari
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Ridge Lenny (2023) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 Positively Kai Foundation
How much does Positively Kai Foundation give each year?
Positively Kai Foundation gave $45K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it reported $5K in grants paid.
What is Positively Kai Foundation's typical grant size?
Positively Kai Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $15,000, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Positively Kai Foundation give grants?
Positively Kai Foundation gives mostly in Hawaii: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (22%).
Does Positively Kai Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Positively Kai Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support" (3 grants).
How large is Positively Kai Foundation?
Positively Kai Foundation reported $242K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $203K.
What is Positively Kai Foundation?
Positively Kai Foundation is a public charity focused on Youth Development, based in Paia, HI. It holds $242K in total assets as of 2024.
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.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 4, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 3, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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