The Karena Lee Adler Foundation
The Karena Lee Adler Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2024 filing lists 26 grants to charitable organizations, including organizations serving youth, children, families, and communities.
The Karena Lee Adler Foundation at a glance
In short: The Karena Lee Adler Foundation gave $905K across 26 grants in 2024 (avg $35K), top state Hawaii. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $905,100
- +295.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 26
- +160.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $34,812
- +52.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $32,500
- Total assets
- $19,049,701
- +1.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Hawaii (44% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Karena Lee Adler Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Karena Lee Adler Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Residential Youth Services & Empowerment ($80K). Together the top 10 received $530K.
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 36 (69%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 44% of grant dollars went to recipients in Hawaiʻi, 19% to California, 15% to Washington, 6% to Washington, DC, and 6% to Mississippi.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Karena Lee Adler Foundation gives
- 23% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 98% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $229K (2023) to $905K (2024). In 2024 it made 26 grants totaling $905K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Residential Youth Services & Empowerment Honolulu, HI | General & Unrestricted | $80,000 |
| Montessori Community School Honolulu, HI | General & Unrestricted | $55,000 |
| Battle Scarred Motorsports Biloxi, MS | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Child and Family Service EWA Beach, HI | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Fred Finch Youth Center Oakland, CA | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Globalgiving Foundation Inc Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Waikiki Health Honolulu, HI | YO house on Keoniana Street in Waikiki | $50,000 |
| Waymakers Irvine, CA | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Youthcare Seattle, WA | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Hale Kipa Inc EWA Beach, HI | General & Unrestricted | $45,000 |
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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 | $19,049,701 | $1,388,950 | $1,059,206 | $905,100 | 26 | $953,779 | $1,340,928 | $975,165 |
| 2023 | $18,719,957 | $1,417,666 | $380,256 | $229,000 | 10 | $271,637 | $712,365 | $936,547 |
| 2022 | $17,682,547 | $17,709,653 | $27,106 | — | — | — | $718,193 | $266,363 |
| 2021 | — | $13,684 | $13,684 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | $10,228 | $10,228 | — | — | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Karena Lee Adler Foundation reported a distributable amount of $975K 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 included organizations whose stated missions address youth homelessness, education, health care, family support, and services for children and young people.
For example, Residential Youth Services & Empowerment says its mission is to support Hawaiʻi’s street youth in moving beyond homelessness. YouthCare says it works to end youth homelessness, while Child and Family Service says its primary purpose is strengthening families in Hawaiʻi. Montessori Community School describes itself as an independent, non-sectarian school serving children ages two through twelve. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 26 grants totaling $905,100. Grants ranged from $7,100 to $80,000, with a median of $32,500. Its largest grants included $80,000 to Residential Youth Services & Empowerment and $55,000 to Montessori Community School. Other notable grants were $50,000 each to Battle Scarred Motorsports, Child and Family Service, Fred Finch Youth Center, GlobalGiving Foundation Inc, Waikiki Health, Waymakers, and YouthCare.
The filing lists most of the largest grants as “General & Unrestricted.” Waikiki Health’s $50,000 grant was designated for “YO house on Keoniana Street in Waikiki.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Rebecca Aiza as director, president, and treasurer, and Agnes Bedran as director, secretary, and vice president.
The Karena Lee Adler Foundation is led by Rebecca I. Aiza, Director, President & Treasurer since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rebecca I. Aiza
Director, President & Treasurer
President & Treasurer → Director, President & Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Agnes Bedran
Director, Secretary & Vice President
Vice President & Secretary → Director, Secretary & Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/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 The Karena Lee Adler Foundation
How much does The Karena Lee Adler Foundation give each year?
The Karena Lee Adler Foundation gave $905K across 26 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $229K across 10 grants.
What is The Karena Lee Adler Foundation's typical grant size?
The Karena Lee Adler Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $32,500, and its average grant was $34,812, across 26 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Karena Lee Adler Foundation give grants?
The Karena Lee Adler Foundation's top state is Hawaii, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (19%) and Washington (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Honolulu, HI (8 grants), Seattle, WA (3 grants), EWA Beach, HI (2 grants) and Oakland, CA (2 grants).
Does The Karena Lee Adler Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 96% of The Karena Lee Adler Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (25 of 26) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Karena Lee Adler Foundation's largest grantees?
The Karena Lee Adler Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Residential Youth Services & Empowerment ($80,000), Montessori Community School ($55,000) and Battle Scarred Motorsports ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 20% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Karena Lee Adler Foundation?
The Karena Lee Adler Foundation reported $19.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $954K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $975K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Karena Lee Adler Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included organizations whose stated missions address youth homelessness, education, health care, family support, and services for children and young people. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Karena Lee Adler Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Karena Lee Adler Foundation's EIN?
The Karena Lee Adler Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-3929425. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Karena Lee Adler Foundation 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.
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