Kona Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 45-0571263 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$777K
Organizations funded24
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$1.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $2,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
75% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bessemer Giving Fund | Woodbridge, NJ | Charitable | $704,808 |
| The Feel Good Action | Seattle, WA | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Piatigorsky Foundation | New York, NY | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Temple Beth Am | Seattle, WA | Charitable | $9,500 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc | New York, NY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Montogomery, AL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights Inc | New York, NY | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Kuow Puget Sound Public Radio | Seattle, WA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Naral Pro-Choice America Foundation | Washington, DC | Charitable | $2,000 |
| United States Association for Unhcr | Washington, DC | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Northwest Health Law Advocates | Seattle, WA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| The Trust for Public Land | San Francisco, CA | Charitable | $1,500 |
| 350Org | Washington, DC | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Alliance for Tompotika Conservation | Vashon, WA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International Inc | Atlanta, GA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Earthjustice | San Francisco, CA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Friends of the Earth | Washington, DC | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council Inc | New York, NY | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | Arlington, VA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Oceana Inc | Washington, DC | Charitable | $1,000 |
| The Innocence Project Inc | New York, NY | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Vera Institute of Justice | Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $1,000 |
| The Bailey Boushay House | Seattle, WA | Charitable | $500 |
| Environmental Law Alliance Worldwide (Elaw) | Eugene, OR | Charitable | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $776,808 | 24 |
| 2023 | $47,755 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533149349100533
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-0571263
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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