The Karena Lee Adler Foundation
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 81-3929425 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$905K
Organizations funded26
Typical grant$30,000
Total assets$20.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $50,000.
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
100% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | 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 |
| Assets School | Honolulu, HI | General & Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| First Place for Youth | Oakland, CA | General & Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Variety School of Hawaii | Honolulu, HI | General & Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| Casa de Amparo | San Marcos, CA | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Washington Kids in Transition | Lynnwood, WA | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Chapin Hall Center for Children | Chicago, IL | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Ellipsis Inc | Johnston, IA | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Mockingbird Society | Seattle, WA | General & Unrestricted | $23,000 |
| Friends of Youth | Kirkland, WA | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Parents and Children Together | Honolulu, HI | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Small House Inc | Cambridge, MA | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Youth Futures | Ogden, UT | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| New Horizons Ministries | Seattle, WA | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Partners in Development Foundation | Honolulu, HI | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Mid-Pacific Institute | Honolulu, HI | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Sos Childrens Village USA Inc | Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $7,100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $905,100 | 26 |
| 2023 | $229,000 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503189349101640
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-3929425
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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