AKAKA FOUNDATION FOR TROPICAL FORESTS

EIN: 464119442 501(c)(3) Environment

HILO, HI

Total Revenue
$958,289
Total Expenses
$901,554
Total Assets
$199,622
Net Assets
$193,725
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2013
Legal Domicile
HI
Principal Officer
REBEKAH OHARA
Phone
8088956991
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

AKAKA FOUNDATION FOR TROPICAL FORESTS, founded in 2013, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $958K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 12% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $902K left a modest 6% surplus.

Mission

TO ENHANCE AND PROMOTE A FOREST STEWARDSHIP ETHIC THAT EMBRACES RESTORATION AND CONSERVATION STRATEGIES THROUGH INTEGRATION OF TRADITIONAL AND WESTERN KNOWLEDGE, AND THROUGH STRATEGIC COOPERATION AMONG PRIVATE AND PUBLIC ORGANIZATIONS. WE SUPPORT THREE INITIATIVES THAT PROMOTE THRIVING ECOSYSTEMS, CULTURAL PRACTICE, AND SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOODS.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $930,487
Program Service Revenue $22,449
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $5,353
TOTAL REVENUE $958,289

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $711,104
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $766,344
Other Expenses $190,450
TOTAL EXPENSES $901,554

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $958,289 $852,102 +0.1%
Expenses $901,554 $852,813 +0.1%
Net Income $56,735 $-711 -80.8%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
6
Independent Members
6
Employees
12
Volunteers
200

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
$89,330
Total Directors
7
$89,330
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
HANNAH KIHALANI SPRINGER CHAIR OF THE 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DR MICHAEL J CHUN VICE PRESIDE 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DANIEL KANIELA AKAKA JR VICE PRESIDE 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT MCKENDRY TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
GERARD AKAKA MD DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR DOUGLAS JACOBS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
REBEKAH OHARA CEO 40.00
Officer Director
$83,330 $6,000 $89,330
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 $958,289 $901,554 $199,622 $56,735
2023 $852,102 $852,813 $137,515 $-711
2022 $889,243 $922,257 $157,079 $-33,014
2021 $675,647 $609,703 $192,478 $65,944
2020 $563,805 $555,849 $105,246 $7,956
2019 $265,275 $207,526 $108,420 $57,749
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