HOALA KEALAKEKUA NUI INC

EIN: 922000424 501(c)(3) Environment

KEALAKEKUA, HI

Total Revenue
$563,425
Total Expenses
$442,325
Total Assets
$177,433
Net Assets
$177,433
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2023
Legal Domicile
HI
Principal Officer
SHANE AKONI PALACAT-NELSEN
Phone
8089873165
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

HOALA KEALAKEKUA NUI INC, founded in 2023, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $563K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 1162% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $121K, a strong 21% operating margin.

Mission

HO'ALA KEALAKEKUA NUI, INC. (HKN) IS A NATIVE HAWAIIAN-DRIVEN NONPROFIT CORPORATION COMMITTED TO IMPLEMENTING TRADITIONAL METHODS OF ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP AND RESTORATION, EDUCATION AND OUTREACH, AND CULTURAL PRESERVATION AT THE WAHI PANA OF KEALAKEKUA BAY. OUR MISSION IS TO ENGAGE IN COLLABORATIVE STEWARDSHIP PRACTICES WITH THE COMMUNITY AND GOVERNMENT TO PRESERVE THE NATURAL AND CULTURAL LANDSCAPE, BENEFITING OUR 'OHANA, GUESTS, AND FUTURE GENERATIONS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $118,623

COMMUNITY GOAL: KEALAKEKUA IS RESPECTED, PEACEFUL, AND STEWARDSHIP IS LED BY THE COMMUNITY. OBJECTIVE 1.1: HEALTHY HUMAN CARRYING CAPACITY LIMITS DETERMINED AND MANAGEMENT ACTIONS IMPLEMENTED...

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COMMUNITY GOAL: KEALAKEKUA IS RESPECTED, PEACEFUL, AND STEWARDSHIP IS LED BY THE COMMUNITY. OBJECTIVE 1.1: HEALTHY HUMAN CARRYING CAPACITY LIMITS DETERMINED AND MANAGEMENT ACTIONS IMPLEMENTED (INCLUDING REST DAY CLOSURES) TO MANAGE COMMERCIAL AND VISITOR USE. OBJECTIVE 1.2: OUTREACH AND EDUCATION CAMPAIGNS IMPLEMENTED FOR RESIDENTS AND VISITORS GUIDED BY THE MO'OLELO OF KEALAKEKUA. OBJECTIVE 1.3: HO'ALA KEALAKEKUA'S ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY BUILT TO SUCCESSFULLY CO-MANAGE STEWARDSHIP OF KEALAKEKUA IN PARTNERSHIP WITH GOVERNMENT AGENCIES.

Program 2
Expenses: $118,623

HERITAGE GOAL: 'IKE KUPUNA IS THE FOUNDATION THAT IS INTEGRATED INTO EDUCATION PROGRAMS, OUTREACH, RESEARCH, AND MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES. OBJECTIVE 2.1: THE 'IKE KUPUNA AND MO'OLELO OF KEALAKEKUA...

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HERITAGE GOAL: 'IKE KUPUNA IS THE FOUNDATION THAT IS INTEGRATED INTO EDUCATION PROGRAMS, OUTREACH, RESEARCH, AND MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES. OBJECTIVE 2.1: THE 'IKE KUPUNA AND MO'OLELO OF KEALAKEKUA INTEGRATED INTO MANAGEMENT ACTIONS, OUTREACH, AND EDUCATION FOR RESIDENTS AND NON- RESIDENTS. OBJECTIVE 2.2: ESTABLISH A CULTURAL LANDSCAPE PRESERVATION AND STEWARDSHIP PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM. OBJECTIVE 2.3: HIKIAU HEIAU IS A CENTER OF LEARNING THAT DRIVES THE DEVELOPMENT OF COMMUNITY PROGRAMS.

Program 3
Expenses: $118,623

ENVIRONMENT GOAL: THE ECOSYSTEMS OF KEALAKEKUA BAY ARE HEALTHY, RESILIENT, AND ABUNDANT WITH NATIVE SPECIES FOR ALL TO BENEFIT OBJECTIVE 3.1: PAST AND PRESENT ECOLOGICAL CONDITIONS UNDERSTOOD AND...

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ENVIRONMENT GOAL: THE ECOSYSTEMS OF KEALAKEKUA BAY ARE HEALTHY, RESILIENT, AND ABUNDANT WITH NATIVE SPECIES FOR ALL TO BENEFIT OBJECTIVE 3.1: PAST AND PRESENT ECOLOGICAL CONDITIONS UNDERSTOOD AND MANAGEMENT ACTIONS IMPLEMENTED TO RESTORE KEALAKEKUA'S CORAL REEFS. OBJECTIVE 3.2: BASELINE WATER QUALITY CONDITIONS ASSESSED AND ACTIONS IMPLEMENTED TO IMPROVE WATER QUALITY. OBJECTIVE 3.3: INVASIVE SPECIES REDUCED BY 50% IN PRIORITY AREAS AND NATIVE SPECIES ABUNDANCE INCREASED. OBJECTIVE 3.4: CURRENT MLCD RULES EVALUATED AND FISHING RULES MODIFIED AS APPROPRIATE. OBJECTIVE 3.5: VIOLATIONS OF MARINE WILDLIFE RULES DECREASED BY 50%.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $563,413
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $12
TOTAL REVENUE $563,425

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $404,887
Fundraising Expenses $20,510
Program Expenses $355,869
Other Expenses $37,438
TOTAL EXPENSES $442,325

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $563,425 $44,640 +11.6%
Expenses $442,325 $65,853 +5.7%
Net Income $121,100 $-21,213 -6.7%
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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
6
Independent Members
6
Employees
8
Volunteers
251

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
4
$61,605
Total Directors
7
$61,605
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ALYNA DEBINA PRESIDENT/TR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MENDY DANT VICE PRESIDE 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARY CRISPI SECRETARY/ D 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
FRANK CARPENTER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SCOTT NEISH DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AMBER LUANA CROWE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHANE AKONI PALACAT-NELSEN EXECUTIVE OF 40.00
Officer Director
$55,385 $6,220 $61,605
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
2025 $563,425 $442,325 $177,433 $121,100
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