Makahakama Foundation
Invitation OnlyPalo Alto, California · EIN 88-0992719 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$530K
Organizations funded24
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$19.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $10,000.
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
16% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lahaina Community Land Trust | Lahaina, HI | For Fire Recovery Opportunity and Permanence Fund | $300,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Arlington, VA | For the Ocean Recovery work at the Nature Conserva | $60,000 |
| The Acceleration Project | Scarsdale, NY | Project Launchpad support | $36,000 |
| African Diaspora Network | Santa Clara, CA | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Hawaiian Islands Land Trust | Honolulu, HI | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Ayudando Latinos a Sonar | El Granada, CA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Peninsula Open Space Trust | Palo Alto, CA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Teach For America Bay Area | San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula | Menlo Park, CA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Climate Resilient Communities | Palo Alto, CA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Earth Island Institute | Berkeley, CA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Immigrant Legal Resource Center | San Francisco, CA | $2500 to CRISP and $2500 to SBLISN | $5,000 |
| LifeMoves | Menlo Park, CA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| San Jose Jazz | San Jose, CA | Progressions Program grant | $5,000 |
| Second Harvest of Silicon Valley | San Jose, CA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The Audacity Performing Arts Project Inc | Campbell, CA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The Trust for Hidden Villa | Los Altos Hills, CA | Scholarship fund | $5,000 |
| Truckee Donner Land Trust | Truckee, CA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Big Sur Land Trust | Monterey, CA | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Kitchen Table Advisors | Berkeley, CA | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Korean American Community Foundation of San Franci | Oakland, CA | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Silicon Valley Urban Debate League | Milpitas, CA | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Chopsticks Alley Art | San Jose, CA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| San Jose Taiko Group Inc | San Jose, CA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $530,000 | 24 |
| 2023 | $636,500 | 27 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Aug 25, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202502379349100770
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 88-0992719
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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