WAIPAHU COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

EIN: 990093258 501(c)(3) Community Improvement

WAIPAHU, HI

Total Revenue
$411,945
Total Expenses
$419,384
Total Assets
$3,491,396
Net Assets
$3,142,165
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2000
Legal Domicile
HI
Principal Officer
WAYNE OGASAWARA
Phone
8086776939
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

WAIPAHU COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, founded in 2000, is a small nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $412K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 27% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Net assets of $3.1M represent 92 months of operating reserves.

Mission

PROVIDE LEADERSHIP IN STRENGTHENING WAIPAHUS CAPACITY TO CREATE AND PURSUE, THROUGH PUBLIC AND PRIVATE RESOURCES, COMMUNITY-BASED DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES; TO SUPPORT ACTIVITIES THAT ENHANCE AND SUPPORT THE ECONOMIC, SOCIAL, AND CULTURAL VITALITY AND IMAGE OF WAIPAHU, AND TO ENSURE THAT WAIPAHU WILL BE AN ATTRACTIVE PLACE TO LIVE, WORK, VISIT AND DO BUSINESS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $250,267 Revenue: $411,945

THE WAIPAHU COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION HELPED TO CONTINUE TO REVITALIZE AND ENCOURAGE FURTHER LOCAL ECONOMIC GROWTH IN WAIPAHU BY PROVIDING AN OPEN FARMERS MARKET VENUE THAT LOCAL PRODUCE VENDORS AND SHOP...

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THE WAIPAHU COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION HELPED TO CONTINUE TO REVITALIZE AND ENCOURAGE FURTHER LOCAL ECONOMIC GROWTH IN WAIPAHU BY PROVIDING AN OPEN FARMERS MARKET VENUE THAT LOCAL PRODUCE VENDORS AND SHOP OWNERS CAN SELL THEIR PRODUCTS. THE COMMUNITY IS ABLE TO ACCESS AND PURCHASE LOCALLY GROWN PRODUCE, MEATS AND SEAFOOD AT PRICES THAT ARE TYPICALLY LOWER THAN AREA RETAIL SUPERMARKETS. THIS ALLOWS HOUSEHOLDS TO STRETCH FOOD BUDGETS FURTHER WHILE PROVIDING ACCESS TO FRESH AND HEALTHY FOODS. IN ADDITION, THE MARKETPLACE CONTINUES TO SERVE AS A GATHERING PLACE TO HOLD COMMUNITY EVENTS SUCH AS ETHNIC CELEBRATIONS AND ON SEVERAL OCASSIONS--THE ANNUAL TASTE OF WAIPAHU EVENT. DUE TO THE LARGE ATTENDANCE EVERY YEAR, THE TASTE OF WAIPAHU EVENT WAS MOVED TO AUGUST AHRENS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SURROUNDED BY NEIGHBORHOODS, PARKING ACCESSIBILITY AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ARE IN SHORTER DISTANCES AND A MORE ENJOYABLE ATMOSPHERE FOR ATTENDEES. THIS EVENT SHOWCASES LOCAL BUSINESSES AND RESTAURANTS, AREA SCHOOLS AND CELEBRATES COMMUNITY PRIDE. IN 2023, THE EVENT WAS MOVED AGAIN TO THE CURRENT DON QUIJOTE (DQ) STORE PARKING LOT TO SUPPORT DQ. CURRENTLY, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE STORE MAY CLOSE DUE TO ITS LEASE NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE LANDLORD. IN 2024, THE EVENT RETURNED TO AUGUST AHRENS ELEM. SCHOOL.

Program 2

IN ADDITION, WCA HAS A COMMUNITY RESOURCE AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER LOCATED IN ITS OFFICE SPACE TO PROVIDE MICRO-ENTERPRISE CLASSES, EDUCATIONAL AND EMPLOYMENT SKILLS WORKSHOPS, AND ACCESS TO...

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IN ADDITION, WCA HAS A COMMUNITY RESOURCE AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER LOCATED IN ITS OFFICE SPACE TO PROVIDE MICRO-ENTERPRISE CLASSES, EDUCATIONAL AND EMPLOYMENT SKILLS WORKSHOPS, AND ACCESS TO TECHNOLOGICAL DEVICES SUCH AS TABLETS, LAPTOPS, COPIERS, FAX AND INTERNET ACCESS FOR SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS AND MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC INCLUDING SCHOOL-AGED STUDENTS. THIS PROGRAM HAS A SATELLITE CENTER IN THE PUPU AREA TO SERVE PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS, FAMILIES AND ADULTS. THE PUPU AREA IS A LOW-INCOME AREA IN WAIPAHU WITH A PREDOMINANT MIGRANT POPULATION KNOWN IN THE PAST TO HAVE CRIMINAL ACTIVITY AND OTHER RELATED SOCIO-ECONOMIC ISSUES. BOTH CENTERS PROVIDE SUPPORT AND SERVICES TO OVER 2,000 PEOPLE ANNUALLY.

Program 3

FURTHER, WCA ESTABLISHED THE HEAL PROJECT IN 2016 THROUGH BEAUTIFICATION PROJECTS AND TROLLEY RIDES TO HELP LOCAL BUSINESSES, ENHANCE COMMUNITY SPIRIT, ATTRACT PEOPLE AND NEW CLIENTELE TO WAIPAHU AND...

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FURTHER, WCA ESTABLISHED THE HEAL PROJECT IN 2016 THROUGH BEAUTIFICATION PROJECTS AND TROLLEY RIDES TO HELP LOCAL BUSINESSES, ENHANCE COMMUNITY SPIRIT, ATTRACT PEOPLE AND NEW CLIENTELE TO WAIPAHU AND PERPETUATE THE COMMUNITYS RICH HISTORY THROUGH DIALOGUE AND LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES. THIS PROGRAM WORKS CLOSELY WITH OTHER AREA ORGANIZATIONS SUCH AS NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, SCHOOLS, CIVIC CLUBS, BUSINESSES AND COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS. IN ADDITION, WCA PARTICIPATES IN NUMEROUS COMMUNITY EVENTS SUCH AS THE WAIPAHU FAMILY FUN DAY, AREA SCHOOL ACTIVITIES, CHRISTMAS PARADE, HEALTH PROGRAMS AND OTHERS.FURTHERMORE, WCA HELD THREE COMMUNITY BEAUTIFICATION PROJECTS TO KEEP WAIPAHU NEIGHBORHOODS AND ASSETS LIKE THE HAWAII PLANTATION VILLAGE CLEAN AND VIBRANT.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $165,772
Program Service Revenue $3,425
Investment Income $17
Other Revenue $242,731
TOTAL REVENUE $411,945

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $106,021
Fundraising Expenses $32,651
Program Expenses $250,267
Other Expenses $313,363
TOTAL EXPENSES $419,384

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $411,945 $563,851 -0.3%
Expenses $419,384 $553,502 -0.2%
Net Income $-7,439 $10,349 -1.7%
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
7
Independent Members
7
Employees
3
Volunteers
125

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
$50,000
Total Directors
7
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
HENRY AQUINO Executive Dir. 30.00
Officer
$50,000 $0 $50,000
WAYNE OGASAWARA President 6.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
WALTER OSAKODA Director 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRYAN AGBAYANI Director 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICK STACK VP, GOVERNANCE 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSAN MONIZ Director 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
HERCULES HUIHUI Secretary 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PAUL KIKUCHI VP, Finance 3.00
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 $411,945 $419,384 $3,491,396 $-7,439
2023 $563,851 $553,502 $3,552,263 $10,349
2022 $577,543 $620,868 $3,761,691 $-43,325
2021 $466,166 $483,951 $3,854,638 $-17,785
2020 $340,453 $358,596 $3,915,710 $-18,143
2019 $359,784 $382,944 $3,785,855 $-23,160
2018 $327,908 $341,390 $3,855,102 $-13,482
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