Hawaii Farmers Union Foundation

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2016

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Kennard Kekona

Phone

3015235711

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

Hawaii Farmers Union Foundation, founded in 2016, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $1.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 244% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $948K, a strong 67% operating margin.

Mission

Hawaii Farmers Union Foundation believes in sustainable agriculture and local food systems that promote a healthy environment and strong communities. Its mission is to build a supportive regenerative agricultural system where farmers can create sustainable, vibrant and prosperous agricultural communities across Hawaii.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $158,474

Maui Relief - HFUF provided immediate emergency relief after the wildfires in Maui on October 8th, 2023. This included food, health supplies, housewares, and many other supplies. Over 50k visits and 119k items were distributed. HFUF provided small grants to farmers impacted by the fires to support their recovery of equipment, plants, and supplies. In addition, HFUF has been a leader and involved in setting recovery strategies, especially in reducing the risk of future fires through improved land practices such as agroforestry and pasture management.

Program 2

Expenses: $107,223

Kamehameha Schools - Develop and strengthen the Kuia Agricultural Education Center in Lahaina that teaches Hawaiian cultural and agricultural practices to the West Maui community, including children, youth and adults. The program envisions recreating the King's Ulu Forest in Kuia, making KAEC a vibrant oasis of Hawaiian culture, native and canoe plants, and a place for families to connect to their roots while increase their own production and consumption of local foods.

Program 3

Expenses: $31,678

Aina Fellowship- scholarship Kamehameha Schools awarded Kaipo in recognition for his leadership skills. The Aina Fellowship program provides three years of funding to a Hawaiian leader with...

Aina Fellowship- scholarship Kamehameha Schools awarded Kaipo in recognition for his leadership skills. The Aina Fellowship program provides three years of funding to a Hawaiian leader with demonstrated leadership in solving and improving their community's challenges. It includes funding and mentoring by the Islander Institute. Expenses - $31,678

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,418,649

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $-1,418

TOTAL REVENUE $1,417,231

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $193,886

Salaries & Benefits $187,238

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $435,730

Other Expenses $88,173

TOTAL EXPENSES $469,297

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$1,417,231	$412,087	+2.4%
Expenses	$469,297	$284,968	+0.6%
Net Income	$947,934	$127,119	+6.5%

Key Indicators

✓ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

N/A

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

$176,952

Total Directors

$181,227

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Kennard Kekona	President	34.00	Officer Director	$65,058	$0	$88,808
Anabella Bruch	Vice President	30.50	Officer Director	$73,042	$0	$73,042
Christian Zuckerman	Treasurer	2.00	Officer Director	$15,102	$0	$15,102
Scott Crawford	Director	1.70	Director	$0	$0	$4,275
Gail Byrne Baber	Director	1.70	Director	$0	$0	$0
Maureen Datta	Secretary	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0

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	$1,417,231	$469,297	$1,287,564	$947,934
2022	$412,087	$284,968	$340,863	$127,119
2021	$261,633	$291,272	$213,744	$-29,639
2020	$416,227	$380,554	$242,883	$35,673
2019	$566,217	$669,140	$206,139	$-102,923
2018	$567,698	$421,197	$327,285	$146,501