NATIVE NATIONS EDUCATION FOUNDATION

EIN: 481307077 501(c)(3) Education

HILO, HI

Total Revenue
$268,809
Total Expenses
$423,894
Total Assets
$421,850
Net Assets
$392,867
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2002
Legal Domicile
HI
Principal Officer
KAHI BROOKS-RICHARDS
Phone
8087690060
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

NATIVE NATIONS EDUCATION FOUNDATION, founded in 2002, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $269K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 50% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $424K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 58% operating deficit.

Mission

The organization provides training, education, development, research and scholarship for projects related to education and improving the life conditions of indigenous peoples. Primary current activities create and support diverse Hawaiian culture based education activities for Native Hawaiians in Hawai'i.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $389,505 Revenue: $0

PANEE MUA PROJECT: THE FOCUS OF THIS PROJECT IS TO PROVIDE A HAWAIIAN CULTURE INFUSED ADULT BASIC EDUCATION PROGRAM (GED/HiSET/C-BASED) AND INTENSIVE EMPLOYMENT PREPARATION/PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, AS...

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PANEE MUA PROJECT: THE FOCUS OF THIS PROJECT IS TO PROVIDE A HAWAIIAN CULTURE INFUSED ADULT BASIC EDUCATION PROGRAM (GED/HiSET/C-BASED) AND INTENSIVE EMPLOYMENT PREPARATION/PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, AS WELL AS SUPPORT SERVICES AND NEED-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS FOR FIRST DEGREE/CERTIFICATION NATIVE HAWAIIAN ADULTS IN THE EAST HAWAII COMMUNITY. NNEF BEGAN THE PANEE MUA PROJECT IN 2013. UNDER CURRENT GRANT FUNDING, THE PROJECT IS SCHEDULED TO CONTINUE THROUGH 2025, WRITING CURRICULUM AND PROGRAMMING GUIDES FOR ALL PROGRAMMING AND SERVICES WHILE PROVIDING DIRECT INSTRUCTION AND EDUCATION SUPPORT SERVICES FOR NATIVE HAWAIIAN ADULTS. THE PROJECT CERTIFIED 11 INDIVIDUALS WITH EMPLOYMENT PREPARATION/PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATIONS AND 2 HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMAS. SUPPORT SERVICES WERE PROVIDED TO 35 INDIVIDUALS, INCLUDING 19 SCHOLARSHIPS PROVIDED TO INDIVIDUALS PURSUING THIER FIRST SECONDARY/POST-HIGH CREDENTIAL, CERTIFICATION OR DEGREE. THIS PROJECT SERVED 60 NATIVE HAWAIIAN COMMUNITY MEMBERS.

Program 2
Expenses: $16,233 Revenue: $0

Partner in Puuhonua Wellness - Phase 2: Sustainability Agriculture and Agricultural Technology project. The project goal is to contribute to the food resiliency and workforce of the Sustainable...

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Partner in Puuhonua Wellness - Phase 2: Sustainability Agriculture and Agricultural Technology project. The project goal is to contribute to the food resiliency and workforce of the Sustainable Agriculture and Agricultural Technology (SA/AT) industries on the islands of Hawaii, Molokai, Maui, Kauai and Oahu as well as to the personal and professional development of at least 55 formerly incarcerated Native Hawaiian and their historically underserved family members annually. This will be done by providing career and technical training education as well as cultural interventions, both of which will help transform mindsets and behavior and strengthen the ability to withstand the stresses of reintegration. NNEF's role is 1. Work with the CTE trainer and BFC to incorporate the Sustainable Agriculture and Agricultural Technology (SA/AT) curricular content into its Native Hawaiian cultural education framework. 2. Provide referrals to cultural practitioners and/or supplemental training in the form of Professional Development and other activities for project personnel, contractors and community collaborators and hub managers when needed. 3. Assist with recruitment services of project participants on Hawaii Island. 4. Provide intake services, including, but not limited to, production, gathering and processing of participant and community hub manager intake forms and other documentation. 5. Provide educational and mentoring support to project participants as needed.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $268,809
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $268,809

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $30,400
Salaries & Benefits $325,768
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $405,738
Other Expenses $67,726
TOTAL EXPENSES $423,894

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $268,809 $535,828 -0.5%
Expenses $423,894 $400,242 +0.1%
Net Income $-155,085 $135,586 -2.1%
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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
3
Independent Members
3
Employees
4
Volunteers
6

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
1
$72,100
Total Directors
3
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Kahi Brooks-Richards Executive/Project Director 42
Officer
$70,000 $2,100 $72,100
Layne Richards Board of Directors 0.5
Director
$0 $0 $0
Lavonne Richardson Board of Directors 0.5
Director
$0 $0 $0
Hokunanai Roback Board of Directors 0.5
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 $268,809 $423,894 $421,850 $-155,085
2023 $535,828 $400,242 $576,934 $135,586
2022 $765,485 $385,809 $441,348 $379,676
2020 $324,580 $191,858 $170,618 $132,722
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