The Positively Kai Foundation focuses on place-based support in Paia/Haiku (Maui), prioritizing cultural and youth-serving organizations that strengthen Hawaiian language/culture, youth development, and ocean-based community recreation. Grants are targeted and program-focused, backing organizations that provide direct services and cultural preservation rather than broad institutional endowments. The foundation appears to favor small portfolio, high-impact gifts within its local community.
Concentrated, local giving with a small number of moderately sized program-support grants; gifts are focused on direct-service organizations and community initiatives rather than distributed widely or for capital/endowment purposes.
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Notable grantees: AHA PUNANA LEO, PAIA YOUTH COUNCIL INC, THE FRIENDSHIP PADDLE
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AHA PUNANA LEO | HILO, HI | $25,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT |
| PAIA YOUTH COUNCIL INC | PAIA, HI | $10,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT |
| THE FRIENDSHIP PADDLE | SANTA BARBARA, CA | $10,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT |
AHA PUNANA LEO
$25,000SUPPORT
PAIA YOUTH COUNCIL INC
$10,000SUPPORT