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KOSASA FOUNDATION

HONOLULU, HI 990313279 HTTPS://WWW.KOSASAFOUNDATION.ORG/

The Kosasa Foundation is a Honolulu-based philanthropic organization with over $137 million in assets, supporting diverse areas like education and arts in Hawaii and California, led by Paul J. Kosasa and Christine Van Bergeijk.

Overview

About KOSASA FOUNDATION

The Kosasa Foundation, based in Honolulu, Hawaii, is a philanthropic organization with assets totaling $137,474,179. It focuses on supporting a wide range of areas including children and youth, economically disadvantaged people, arts and culture, education, and the environment. The foundation operates primarily in Hawaii and California, funding projects in numerous cities such as Honolulu, Los Angeles, and Kailua. The foundation's leadership includes Paul J. Kosasa as President and Treasurer, Susan M. Kosasa as Vice President and Secretary, and Christine Van Bergeijk as CEO. The foundation reported expenses of $8,622,675 and revenue of $7,221,302. It is committed to enhancing community welfare through its philanthropic efforts.

Focus Areas

Children and youthAdultsYoung adultsEconomically disadvantaged peopleArts and cultureEducationEarly childhood educationEnvironmentPhilanthropyFoundationsHuman servicesYouth development- Less

Geographic Focus

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Key Statistics
Total Assets $137.5M
Total Awarded This Year $7.1M
Average Grant Size $152K
Total Grants (Previous Year) 17,338
Open to New Applicants
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% New Applicants Funded
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Contact Information
HONOLULU, HI US
Geographic Funding Distribution

Financials

Total Assets
$137,474,179

in 2024, compared to $131,399,867 in 2023

Annual Grants
$7,131,850

47 grants awarded in 2024

Program Expenses
85%

Of total expenses go to programs

Annual Grant Distribution
Revenue vs Expenses
Assets Over Time

Grants

Grant Awards
PurposeLocation
$2,040,000HAWAII COMMUNITY FOUNDATION - KOSASA FAMILY FUNDGENERAL827 FORT STREET MALL HONOLULU, HI US2022
$2,040,000HAWAII COMMUNITY FOUNDATION - KOSASA FAMILY FUNDGENERAL827 FORT STREET MALL HONOLULU, HI US2023
$1,000,000FAMILY LIFE CENTERCONSTRUCTION OF INTERIM HOUSING FOR WILDFIRE VICTIMS95 S KANE ST KAHULUI, HI US2024
$1,000,000HALE MAKUA HEALTH SERVICESCAPITAL CAMPAIGN FOR NEW LONG TERM CARE FACILITY472 KAULANA ST KAHULUI, HI US2024
$750,000KUAKINI MEDICAL CENTERUNRESTRICTED FUNDS347 N KUAKINI STREET HONOLULU, HI US2022
$750,000KUAKINI MEDICAL CENTERUNRESTRICTED FUNDS347 N KUAKINI STREET HONOLULU, HI US2023
$500,000HAWAII COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONCONTRIBUTION TO KOSASA FOUNDATION DONOR ADVISED FUND827 FORT STREET MALL HONOLULU, HI US2024
$500,000HAWAIIAN COMMUNITY ASSETSSUPPORT FOR HOUSING STABILIZATION PROGRAM FOR ABC STORES EMPLOYEES310 PAOAKALANI STREET204E HONOLULU, HI US2024
$500,000KUAKINI MEDICAL CENTERGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT - 5 YEAR COMMITMENT347 N KUAKINI ST HONOLULU, HI US2024
$250,000HAWAIIAN HUMANE SOCIETYCAPITAL CAMPAIGN2700 WAIALAE AVE HONOLULU, HI US2022
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People

Leadership & Staff

Compensation data from most recent available 990 forms

Title
CVB
CHRISTINE VAN BERGEIJK
CEO$740382024
GG
GLORIA GAINSLEY
DIRECTOR$02022
PJK
PAUL J KOSASA
PRES/TREAS/DIRECTOR$02022
SMK
SUSAN M KOSASA
VP/SECY/DIREC$02022
TSK
THOMAS S KOSASA
DIRECTOR$02022
TI
TRACY IDE
INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR$02022
RM
RIKI MORIMOTO
INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR$02022
GG
GLORIA GAINSLEY
DIRECTOR$02023
PJK
PAUL J KOSASA
PRES/TREAS/DIRECTOR$02023
SMK
SUSAN M KOSASA
VP/SECY/DIREC$02023
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Last updated on August 25, 2025