The Makana Aloha Foundation
Historical FunderKailua, Hawaii · EIN 20-8877756 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $20,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | JAMI LYNN BURKS |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 342190, KAILUA HI 96734 |
| Phone | 8086838363 |
| Form and materials | IN ACCORDANCE WITH GRANT APPLICATION FORM PROVIDED BY FOUNDATION. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | GRANTS WILL BE MADE FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUPPORTING EDUCATIONAL, MEDICAL, HEALTH, AND OTHER CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Hawaii.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maui Academy of Performing Arts | Wailuku, HI | Grant to fund as a season sponsor for the inaugural season of mapa's new black box theatre. | $40,000 |
| Lahainaluna High School Foundation | Lahaina, HI | Grant to fund the annual makana aloha science scholarship and renewals at lahainaluna high school. | $31,500 |
| Whale Trust | Makawao, HI | For costs associated with the 2025 whale tales research event. | $20,000 |
| When We Shine Foundation | Kula, HI | Grant to help fund a'arts & aina' professional development for teachers | $20,000 |
| Common Ground Collective | Haiku, HI | Costs to help support formation of the foster farm project. | $20,000 |
| University of Hawaii Foundation | Kahului, HI | Grant to fund this year's recipients of makana aloha culinary academy scholarship. | $15,788 |
| Friends of Hawaii Tech Academy | Waipahu, HI | For costs associated with friends of hawaii technology academy, inc.s digital media lab at the west maui campus of hawaii technology… | $15,000 |
| Imua Family Services | Kahului, HI | Grant for unrestricted general operting support. | $10,000 |
| Whale Trust | Makawao, HI | For costs associated with the 2025 whale tales keiki program. | $10,000 |
| Maui Huliau Foundation | Haiku, HI | Grant to help fund maui huliau foundation's huliau climate literacy project. | $10,000 |
| East Maui Animal Center Aka Boo Boo Zoo | Haiku, HI | Grant for unrestricted general operating support. | $10,000 |
| Maui Humane Society | Puunene, HI | Grant for unrestricted general operting support. | $10,000 |
| Hawaiian Islands Land Trust | Honolulu, HI | Grant to help fund hilts aina based education program at waihee maui. | $5,000 |
| Maui Waena Intermediate | Lahina, HI | Grant to help fund travel for maui waena intermediate schools media club and students displaced by the maui wildfires. | $5,000 |
| Merwin Conservancy | Makawao, HI | Grant to help fund the green room presentations in december 2024 and january 2025. | $3,000 |
| Save Maui Cats Inc | Lahaina, HI | Grant for unrestricted general operting support. | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $227,288 | 16 |
| 2023 | $224,391 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Feb 17, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202640489349100314
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-8877756
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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