HAWAII INSTITUTE OF PACIFIC AGRICULTURE

EIN: 452534694 501(c)(3) Environment

KAPAAU, HI

Total Revenue
$1,112,961
Total Expenses
$792,409
Total Assets
$1,243,753
Net Assets
$957,916
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2014
Legal Domicile
HI
Principal Officer
DASHIELL KUHR
Phone
8088896316
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

HAWAII INSTITUTE OF PACIFIC AGRICULTURE, founded in 2014, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $1.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 15% compared to the prior year. The organization ran a surplus of $321K, a strong 29% operating margin.

Mission

THE HAWAII INSTITUTE OF PACIFIC AGRICULTURE (HIP AG) IS A CONSCIOUS MOVEMENT OF INSPIRED INDIVIDUALS LIVING A MODEL OF SUSTAINABILITY THROUGH DIRECT ENGAGEMENT WITH THE EARTH AND SERVICE TO YOUTH AND COMMUNITIES. LOCATED IN BEAUTIFUL, HISTORIC NORTH KOHALA, HIP AG IS A GROWING COMMUNITY THAT CULTIVATES A DIVERSE COLLECTION OF POLYNESIAN CROPS AND OPERATES AS AN EDUCATIONAL SITE OFFERING SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE COURSES, YOUTH PROGRAMMING, COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS. THROUGH FARMING AND HANDS-ON EDUCATION, HIP AGRICULTURE IS PIONEERING A NEW PARADIGM OF CONSCIOUS AGRICULTURE THAT HONORS INDIGENOUS WISDOM, FOOD SOVEREIGNTY, AND THE TRANSFORMATIONAL POWER OF RETURNING TO THE LAND. HIP AG'S MISSION IS TO PRACTICE AND TEACH REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS. HIP AG'S VISION IS TO HEAL AND INSPIRE HAWAII THROUGH RESILIENT AGRICULTURE EDUCATION. HIP AG'S VALUES AND GUIDING PRINCIPLES ARE: 1. PRACTICE TRADITIONAL PACIFIC AGRICULTURE THAT PRODUCES FOOD AND MEDICINE. 2. PROVIDE EXP

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $406,803 Revenue: $90,104

THE HAWAII INSTITUTE OF PACIFIC AGRICULTURE (HIP AG) FARM PROGRAM PRACTICES A VARIETY OF FARMING METHODS, INCLUDING MARKET GARDENING, AGROFORESTRY SYSTEMS, TROPICAL PERMACULTURE TECHNIQUES AND MORE...

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THE HAWAII INSTITUTE OF PACIFIC AGRICULTURE (HIP AG) FARM PROGRAM PRACTICES A VARIETY OF FARMING METHODS, INCLUDING MARKET GARDENING, AGROFORESTRY SYSTEMS, TROPICAL PERMACULTURE TECHNIQUES AND MORE. THE FARM SERVES AS AN EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION SITE AND MODEL FOR REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURAL SYSTEMS. THE GOAL IS TO INSPIRE AND GROW THE NEXT GENERATION OF FARMERS. HIP AG IS ON A MISSION TO RESTORE FOOD SOVEREIGNTY TO THE ISLANDS OF HAWAII. HIP AG FEELS THAT INCREASING ACCESS AND SHARING PLANT STARTS OF THESE FOOD SECURITY CROPS ARE CRUCIAL PARTS OF THE SOLUTION. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)

Program 2
Expenses: $131,182

HIP AG'S YOUTH EDUCATION PROGRAM HOSTS FARM FIELD TRIPS TO YOUTH THAT TEACHES ABOUT CANOE CROPS, HARVESTING FRESH FRUIT, TASTING OF NEW FOODS, ORGANIC GARDENING, NUTRITION, MINDFULNESS, LEADERSHIP...

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HIP AG'S YOUTH EDUCATION PROGRAM HOSTS FARM FIELD TRIPS TO YOUTH THAT TEACHES ABOUT CANOE CROPS, HARVESTING FRESH FRUIT, TASTING OF NEW FOODS, ORGANIC GARDENING, NUTRITION, MINDFULNESS, LEADERSHIP SKILLS, AND LO'I KALO STREAM RESTORATION. HIP AG PARTNERS WITH KOHALA HIGH SCHOOL TO SUPPORT THEIR SCHOOL FARM AND CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION LINES WITH TEACHING, GARDENING, ORCHARD CARE, BEING A COMMUNITY ADVISOR, SUPPORTING GARDEN TO CAFETERIA PROGRAM, HOSTING SENIOR INTERNSHIPS, AND FEEDING STUDENTS FARM TO TABLE MEALS AND BEVERAGES. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)

Program 3
Expenses: $28,961 Revenue: $14,268

SOIL HEALTH CONSERVATION & INNOVATION PROGRAM AIMS TO CONDUCT 12 SOIL HEALTH DEMONSTRATION TRIALS (SHDTS) ACROSS HAWAII ISLAND, FOCUSING ON EVALUATING THE SOIL HEALTH, AGRONOMIC PRODUCTIVITY...

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SOIL HEALTH CONSERVATION & INNOVATION PROGRAM AIMS TO CONDUCT 12 SOIL HEALTH DEMONSTRATION TRIALS (SHDTS) ACROSS HAWAII ISLAND, FOCUSING ON EVALUATING THE SOIL HEALTH, AGRONOMIC PRODUCTIVITY, ECONOMIC, AND SOCIAL IMPACTS OF INTEGRATING REGENERATIVE PRACTICES INTO PRODUCTION SYSTEMS FOR STAPLE CROPS. THESE TRIALS WILL ASSESS THE IMPACTS OF INCORPORATING BIOFUMIGANT COVER CROPS, SOIL CARBON AMENDMENTS (COMPOST + BIOCHAR), AND TRADITIONAL POLYNESIAN POLYCULTURE TECHNIQUES INTO PRODUCTION MODELS FOR HIGH DISTURBANCE CROPS SUCH AS TARO, SWEET POTATO, AND BANANA. THE DATA FROM THE TRIALS WILL BE COMPILED AND ANALYZED, RESULTING IN SPECIFIC AND ACTIONABLE RECOMMENDATIONS TO PRODUCERS, FACILITATING INCREASED ADOPTION OF THESE PRACTICES.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,006,636
Program Service Revenue $104,372
Investment Income $1,953
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $1,112,961

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $316,996
Fundraising Expenses $50,528
Program Expenses $566,946
Other Expenses $475,413
TOTAL EXPENSES $792,409

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,112,961 $1,308,976 -0.1%
Expenses $792,409 $1,030,785 -0.2%
Net Income $320,552 $278,191 +0.2%
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Governance

Voting Members
6
Independent Members
4
Employees
6
Volunteers
12

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
$179,561
Total Directors
6
$179,561
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ASHLEY LUKENS PRESIDENT 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
GAYLE YAMASAKE SECRETARY 0.25
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BENNETT DORRANCE TREASURER 0.25
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
HOLLY ALGOOD DIRECTOR 0.35
Director
$0 $0 $0
DASHIELL KUHR CEO 20.00
Officer Director
$83,479 $6,578 $90,057
ERIKA KUHR CEO 20.00
Officer Director
$77,140 $12,364 $89,504
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 $1,112,961 $792,409 $1,243,753 $320,552
2023 $1,308,976 $1,030,785 $1,007,271 $278,191
2022 $668,711 $734,168 $348,498 $-65,457
2021 $593,227 $426,520 $400,017 $166,707
2020 $575,135 $500,386 $268,413 $74,749
2019 $500,192 $446,048 $171,390 $54,144
2018 $273,311 $235,193 $90,762 $38,118
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