HOOKUAAINA

EIN: 452517616 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

KAILUA, HI

Total Revenue
$932,948
Total Expenses
$790,405
Total Assets
$1,550,054
Net Assets
$1,538,155
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2011
Legal Domicile
HI
Principal Officer
DEAN WILHELM
Phone
8087216761
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

HOOKUAAINA, founded in 2011, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $933K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 42% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $143K, a strong 15% operating margin.

Mission

HO'OKUA'AINA CREATES A CULTURE OF INDIVIDUAL WELL-BEING AND COMMUNITY WAIWAI THROUGH ALOHA 'AINA.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $277,493 Revenue: $81,674

AT RISK YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAM: THIS PROGRAM IS OUR PRIMARY PROGRAM. AT RISK HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ARE IDENTIFIED AND REFERRED BY THEIR SCHOOLS. THE STUDENTS EARN CREDITS WHILE WORKING A TRADITIONAL...

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AT RISK YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAM: THIS PROGRAM IS OUR PRIMARY PROGRAM. AT RISK HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ARE IDENTIFIED AND REFERRED BY THEIR SCHOOLS. THE STUDENTS EARN CREDITS WHILE WORKING A TRADITIONAL TARO FARM. THEY ARE MENTORED IN LIFE SKILLS, WORK ETHIC, AND JOB SKILLS. PROGRAM ACTIVITIES ARE CENTERED ON THE TRADITIONAL HAWAIIAN PRACTICE OF CULTIVATING KALO. PROGRAM ACTIVITIES INCORPORATE PERSONAL REFLECTION TIME, ONE-ON-ONE TIME MENTORING AND INTERACTION WITH THE ELDERLY, TRAINED STAFF, NON AT RISK PEERS AND CORE "HEALTHY" FAMILY FROM THE COMMUNITY.THE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM: THIS IS THE 2ND PHASE OF THE MENTORING PROGRAM. IF PARTICIPANTS IN THE ENTRY LEVEL PROGRAM SHOW INTEREST AND INITIATIVE THEY ARE INVITED TO PROMOTE UP INTO A PAID POSITION UP TO 16 HOURS PER WEEK WHERE THEY WILL BUILD UPON THE SKILLS AND VALUES THEY HAVE BEEN WORKING ON. INTERNS ARE GIVEN GREATER KULEANA TO LEAD AND HOST GROUPS, HARVEST KALO, PROCESS POI, MORE JOB SKILLS TRAINING RELATED TO FARMING, SMALL BUSINESS PRACTICES AND CUSTOMER SERVICE.

Program 2
Expenses: $277,492 Revenue: $25,968

OUTDOOR LEARNING CENTER/EDUCATION: HO'OKUA'AINA PROVIDES AN IDEAL OUTDOOR LEARNING CLASSROOM FOR STUDENTS AND SCHOOLS FROM ELEMENTARY UP THROUGH THE UNIVERSITY LEVEL. HO'OKUA'AINA CO-FOUNDER DEAN...

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OUTDOOR LEARNING CENTER/EDUCATION: HO'OKUA'AINA PROVIDES AN IDEAL OUTDOOR LEARNING CLASSROOM FOR STUDENTS AND SCHOOLS FROM ELEMENTARY UP THROUGH THE UNIVERSITY LEVEL. HO'OKUA'AINA CO-FOUNDER DEAN WILHELM IS A CERTIFIED DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TEACHER WITH NEARLY 15 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN THE CLASSROOM. HAWAIIAN VALUES-BASED LESSONS ARE USED AND CAN SUPPLEMENT STANDARDS-BASED CURRICULUM FOR ANY GRADE AND SUBJECT AREA. SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS ARE ABLE TO BRING STUDENTS ON FIELD TRIPS TO SEE A TRADITIONAL TARO FARM. THEY ARE TAUGHT HAWAIIAN CULTURE, SCIENCE, NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY. THIS PROGRAM SERVES SMALL GROUPS AS REQUESTED.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $800,692
Program Service Revenue $25,968
Investment Income $26,801
Other Revenue $79,487
TOTAL REVENUE $932,948

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $568,704
Fundraising Expenses $33,178
Program Expenses $554,985
Other Expenses $221,701
TOTAL EXPENSES $790,405

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $932,948 $658,459 +0.4%
Expenses $790,405 $624,354 +0.3%
Net Income $142,543 $34,105 +3.2%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
7
Independent Members
7
Employees
12
Volunteers
3500

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$113,474
Total Directors
7
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
TARA FLYNN PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DEBORAH POPE VICE PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KA'ANOHIOKALA KALAMA-MACOMBER SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RYAN YOUNG TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK KUNIMUNE DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHY THURSTON DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BROOK EMANUEL DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DEAN WILHELM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$95,937 $17,537 $113,474
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $932,948 $790,405 $1,550,054 $142,543
2022 $658,459 $624,354 $1,402,072 $34,105
2021 $1,164,490 $687,714 $1,368,232 $476,776
2020 $761,365 $690,206 $963,627 $71,159
2019 $900,102 $549,726 $737,687 $350,376
2018 $672,080 $446,409 $382,062 $225,671
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