HAWAII CHILDREN'S ACTION NETWORK

EIN: 943257650 501(c)(3) Education

HONOLULU, HI

Total Revenue
$4,006,887
Total Expenses
$3,828,201
Total Assets
$2,908,350
Net Assets
$1,773,516
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1996
Legal Domicile
HI
Principal Officer
JOHN-PAUL CHAISSON-CARDEN
Phone
8085315502
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

HAWAII CHILDREN'S ACTION NETWORK, founded in 1996, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $4.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 13% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $3.8M left a modest 4% surplus.

Mission

HCAN MOBILIZES ACTIONS FOR HAWAII'S CHILDREN THROUGH COLLABORATIONS AND PARTNERSHIPS STATEWIDE SO OUR CHILDREN ARE SAFE, HEALTHY AND READY TO SUCCEED.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,351,112 Revenue: $5,760

PUBLIC EDUCATION AND ENGAGEMENT - HCAN PARENTS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS ABOUT PUBLIC POLICY AND SYSTEMS CHANGE THROUGH THE PARENT LEADERSHIP TRAINING INSTITUTE AND OTHER TRAINING SESSIONS. THROUGH...

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PUBLIC EDUCATION AND ENGAGEMENT - HCAN PARENTS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS ABOUT PUBLIC POLICY AND SYSTEMS CHANGE THROUGH THE PARENT LEADERSHIP TRAINING INSTITUTE AND OTHER TRAINING SESSIONS. THROUGH EVENTS, CAMPAIGNS, EMAIL NEWSLETTERS, SOCIAL MEDIA, AND THE PRESS, THE ORGANIZATION EDUCATES AND MOBILIZES THE PUBLIC ON CHILDREN'S ISSUES, INCLUDING EARLY LEARNING, HEALTH, SAFETY, AND ECONOMIC SECURITY.

Program 2
Expenses: $369,986 Revenue: $73,786

FISCAL SPONSOR - HCAN'S FISCAL SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM SUPPORTS FIVE UNINCORPORATED COMMUNITY-BASED ENTITIES AND START-UP EFFORTS THAT ALIGN WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION. THROUGH THIS PROGRAM, THE...

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FISCAL SPONSOR - HCAN'S FISCAL SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM SUPPORTS FIVE UNINCORPORATED COMMUNITY-BASED ENTITIES AND START-UP EFFORTS THAT ALIGN WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION. THROUGH THIS PROGRAM, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT, ENABLING THESE ENTITIES TO FOCUS ON THEIR CORE INITIATIVES WHILE BENEFITING FROM THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX-EXEMPT STATUS. THE ORGANIZATION'S SUPPORT INCLUDES FINANCIAL AND HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, GRANT ADMINISTRATION, COMPLIANCE MONITORING, AND OPERATIONAL GUIDANCE TO ENSURE ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY. EACH SPONSORED ENTITY UNDERGOES A THOROUGH REVIEW PROCESS TO CONFIRM ALIGNMENT WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE OBJECTIVES, AND THE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINS ONGOING OVERSIGHT TO ENSURE PROPER USE OF FUNDS IN ACCORDANCE WITH IRS REGULATIONS. THIS PROGRAM SUPPORTS THE INCUBATION OF NEW PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN HAWAII BY ALLOWING THESE ORGANIZATIONS TO ACCESS CRITICAL FUNDING AND RESOURCES THEY COULD NOT OTHERWISE OBTAIN INDEPENDENTLY.

Program 3
Expenses: $1,454,268

COLLABORATIVE ADVOCACY - HCAN BUILDS AND SUPPORTS COALITIONS OF INDIVIDUALS, COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES THAT SERVE HAWAI'I'S CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. THESE COALITIONS...

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COLLABORATIVE ADVOCACY - HCAN BUILDS AND SUPPORTS COALITIONS OF INDIVIDUALS, COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES THAT SERVE HAWAI'I'S CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. THESE COALITIONS COLLECTIVELY ADVOCATE TO IMPROVE SYSTEMS AND CHANGE POLICIES TO BETTER SERVE CHILDREN. THE ORGANIZATION ASSISTS COALITIONS WITH STRATEGY AND PLANNING, ORGANIZING EVENTS AND MEETINGS, DRAFTING BILLS AND TESTIMONY, AND REACHING TARGET AUDIENCES THROUGH THE PRESS, SOCIAL MEDIA, AND OTHER METHODS.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,893,959
Program Service Revenue $79,546
Investment Income $40,983
Other Revenue $-7,601
TOTAL REVENUE $4,006,887

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $100,000
Salaries & Benefits $1,839,361
Fundraising Expenses $78,518
Program Expenses $3,557,005
Other Expenses $1,888,840
TOTAL EXPENSES $3,828,201

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $4,006,887 $3,542,005 +0.1%
Expenses $3,828,201 $3,062,267 +0.3%
Net Income $178,686 $479,738 -0.6%
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
10
Independent Members
9
Employees
34
Volunteers
50

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
6
$112,103
Total Directors
10
$112,103
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DEAN WONG PRESIDENT 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID GAUDI VICE PRESIDENT 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DANA SENAHA VICE PRESIDENT 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
NICK KACPROWSKI SECRETARY 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
REID CHUNG TREASURER 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DEBORAH ZYSMAN VICE PRESIDENT 40.00
Officer Director
$108,279 $3,824 $112,103
TRACY NAKASHIMA DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID RANDALL DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
SARA TOMONARI FIELD DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
ERICA YAMAUCHI DIRECTOR 0.50
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
2025 $4,006,887 $3,828,201 $2,908,350 $178,686
2024 $3,542,005 $3,062,267 $2,748,702 $479,738
2023 $1,831,283 $1,716,895 $2,803,906 $114,388
2022 $1,731,905 $1,628,322 $1,837,323 $103,583
2021 $1,163,848 $997,581 $1,481,468 $166,267
2020 $1,068,965 $969,779 $2,938,331 $99,186
2019 $1,076,022 $1,032,130 $948,364 $43,892
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