The Makana Aloha Foundation

EIN 208877756

San Diego, CA 92122 |(808) 683-8363

https://WWW.GUIDESTAR.ORG
Total Given 2018–2024
$1.2M
82 grants · $165K avg/year
based on 7 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$10K
typical small grants · $7K–$20K
grant size
33%
supporter · 14/43 multi-year
repeat
$8.5M
Assets (2024)
43
Distinct Recipients

Focus Areas

Education Arts & Culture Environment Human Services Youth Development

Application Information

Accepts Unsolicited Proposals Unknown
Contact Person JAMI LYNN BURKS
Phone (808) 683-8363
Deadlines NONE
How to Apply IN ACCORDANCE WITH GRANT APPLICATION FORM PROVIDED BY FOUNDATION.
Restrictions GRANTS WILL BE MADE FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUPPORTING EDUCATIONAL, MEDICAL, HEALTH, AND OTHER CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS.

Financial Trends

Giving Over Time

Total Assets Over Time

View financial data as table
YearTotal GivingTotal AssetsRevenueGrants
2018 $231K $6.8M $768K 14
2019 $227K $6.5M $329K 14
2020 N/A $5.8M $-62K N/A
2021 $196K $8.2M $424K 15
2023 $277K $7.2M $231K 19
2024 $224K $8.5M $476K 20

Grant Size Distribution

Based on 82 grants on record

Minimum
$2K
25th Pctl
$7K
Median
$10K
Average
$14K
75th Pctl
$20K
Maximum
$52K

Geographic Distribution

US Grant Distribution Map

Officers & Directors

JB
Jami Lynn Burks 6+ yrs
President, Sec, Treasurer, Executive Director Leadership
GV
Gunars E Valkirs 6+ yrs
Vice President Leadership
JV
Jorene Valkirs 6+ yrs
Director

Grants Awarded (82 total)

Purpose
Uh Food Innovation Center Kahului, HI $52,500 GRANT TO HELP MEET THE MATCH NEEDED AND MAXIMIZE EDA FUNDING FOR THE NEW MAUI FOOD INNOVATION CENTER. 2019
Maui Academy of Performing Arts Wailuku, HI $40,000 THESE FUNDS ($ 40,000) SHALL BE USED FOR THE FUNDING OF MAUI ACADEMY OF PERFORMING ARTS-MAPA FOR THE MAN OF LA... 2024
Maui Academy of Performing Arts Wailuku, HI $35,000 GRANT TO HELP FUND THE SUMMER PERFOMANCE AT TH MACC 2019
Maui Academy of Performing Arts Wailuku, HI $35,000 FUNDING OF UNCOMMON STAGES WHICH INCLUDE MAPA LIVE ONLINE, SUMMER MUSICAL THEATRE CAMP ONLINE, AND ONLINE ACADEMY CLASSES. 2021
Maui Academy of Performing Arts Wailuku, HI $35,000 GRANT TO HELP FUND THE SUMMER PERFOMANCE AT TH MACC 2018
Maui Academy of Performing Arts Wailuku, HI $35,000 GRANT TO HELP SUPPORT MAPA'S LIVING ROOM THEATER 2023
Imua Family Services Kahului, HI $30,000 GRANT TO HELP FUND THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE LEASE AND MAINTENANCE OF THE WEST MAUI FAMILY CENTER IN LAHAINA 2019
Imua Family Services Kahului, HI $30,000 GRANT TO HELP FUND THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE LEASE AND MAINTENANCE OF THE WEST MAUI FAMILY CENTER IN LAHAINA. 2021
Imua Family Services Kahului, HI $30,000 GRANT TO HELP FUND THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE LEASE AND MAINTENANCE OF THE WEST MAUI FAMILY CENTER IN LAHAINA 2018
American Heart Association Oakland, CA $30,000 GRANT TO HELP SUPPORT THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION'S KIDS & TEENS COOK WITH HEART PROGRAM ON MAUI... 2023
Hawaiian Island Land Trust Wailuku, HI $25,000 GRANT FOR UNRESTRICTED SUPPORT. 2018
Hawaiian Island Land Trust Honolulu, HI $25,000 GRANT TO SUPPORT HILT'S AINA BASED EDUCATION PROGRAMS. 2023
Whale Trust Makawao, HI $25,000 GRANT TO SUPPORT WHALE TALES SEMIAR AND FUNDRAISER. 2023
Lahainaluna High School Foundation Lahaina, HI $21,000 A $ 15,000 GRANT TO FUND THE ANNUAL MAKANA ALOHA SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIP AND RENEWAL SCHOLARSHIPS AT LAHAINALUNA HIGH SCHOOL. 2021
Lahainaluna High School Foundation Lahaina, HI $21,000 GRANT TO FUND THE ANNUAL MAKANA ALOHA SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIP AND RENEWALS AT LAHAINALUNA HIGH SCHOOL. 2024
Lahainaluna High School Foundation Lahaina, HI $21,000 GRANT TO FUND THE ANNUAL MAKANA ALOHA SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIP AND RENEWALS AT LAHAINALUNA HIGH SCHOOL. 2023
Whale Trust Makawao, HI $20,000 GRANT TO PAY FOR THE WHALE TALES AND THE PRIVATE VIP RECEPTION/FUNDRAISER AT THE VALKIRS HOME 2019
American Heart Association Honolulu, HI $20,000 DONATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS: TAKE HOME KITS WITH VIDEOS, HARVEST DAYS AND GROW SOME GOOD. 2019
Ka Lima O Maui Wailuku, HI $20,000 SPECICIALLY THESE FUNDS ARE RESTRICTED TO THE BUILDING FUND FOR THR NEW BUILDING ON THE KA LIMA O MAUI CAMPUS IN... 2021
Whale Trust Makawao, HI $20,000 GRANT TO PAY FOR THE WHALE TALES AND THE PRIVATE VIP RECEPTION/FUNDRAISER AT THE VALKIRS HOME. 2021
Hua Momona Farms Lahina, HI $20,000 FUNDS TO HELP SUPPORT CSA VEGTABLE BOXES FOR MAUI WILDFIRE SURVIVORS. 2024
Whale Trust Makawao, HI $20,000 GRANT TO HELP FUND WHALE TALES 2024. 2024
Whale Trust Makawao, HI $20,000 GRANT TO PAY FOR THE WHALE TALES AND THE PRIVATE VIP RECEPTION/FUNDRAISER AT THE VALKIRS HOME 2018
Nui No'Eau Visual Arts Center Makawao, HI $20,000 GRANT FOR THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH ON GOING RENNOVATIONS AND UPGRADE OF SYSTEMS AND INFRASTRUCTURE AT THE HUI CAMPUS. 2018
Imua Family Services Kahului, HI $20,000 GRANT TO HELP FUND THE WEST MAUI OFFICE IN LAHAINA, MAUI. 2023