NATIVE HAWAIIAN LEGAL CORPORATION

EIN: 990161861 501(c)(3) Crime & Legal

HONOLULU, HI

Total Revenue
$3,086,703
Total Expenses
$2,304,202
Total Assets
$3,593,492
Net Assets
$3,331,194
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1974
Legal Domicile
HI
Principal Officer
MAKALIKA NAHOLOWAA
Phone
8085212302
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

NATIVE HAWAIIAN LEGAL CORPORATION, founded in 1974, is a community nonprofit in the Crime & Legal sector that reported $3.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 55% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $783K, a strong 25% operating margin.

Mission

TO PROTECT AND ADVANCE NATIVE HAWAIIAN IDENTITY AND CULTURE BY PROVIDING LEGAL AND OTHER FORMS OF ADVOCACY SERVICES.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,749,909
Program Service Revenue $96,214
Investment Income $213,332
Other Revenue $27,248
TOTAL REVENUE $3,086,703

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,760,225
Fundraising Expenses $75,502
Program Expenses $2,006,141
Other Expenses $543,977
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,304,202

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $3,086,703 $1,993,269 +0.5%
Expenses $2,304,202 $1,875,028 +0.2%
Net Income $782,501 $118,241 +5.6%
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
12
Independent Members
12
Employees
19
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
5
$128,337
Total Directors
12
$0
Key Employees
1
$159,170
Highest Compensated
2
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
KIRSHA DURANTE LITIGATION DIRECTOR 40.00
Key Emp
$151,590 $7,580 $159,170
SHARLA-ANN MANLEY ATTORNEY 0.00
Highest
$142,710 $0 $142,710
MAKALIKA NAHOLOWAA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$124,599 $3,738 $128,337
ANGELA CORREA PEI ATTORNEY 0.00
Highest
$110,833 $0 $110,833
KAWENA BEAUPRE SECRETARY 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MALIA KAAIHUE VICE PRESIDENT 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KEALII LOPEZ DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK KAWIKA PATTERSON PRESIDENT 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT PIPER TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KEALII REICHEL DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID SOONG DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELMER KAAI DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROGER MCKEAGUE DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMEE M MILLER DIREECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JESSIE KEOLA DEAN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEALOHI REPPUN DIRECTOR 2.00
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 $3,086,703 $2,304,202 $3,593,492 $782,501
2024 $1,993,269 $1,875,028 $2,836,321 $118,241
2023 $2,025,112 $1,763,753 $2,891,796 $261,359
2022 $1,952,811 $1,437,614 $2,282,177 $515,197
2021 $1,564,968 $1,368,068 $1,927,295 $196,900
2020 $1,776,573 $1,511,177 $1,576,071 $265,396
2019 $1,461,646 $1,662,844 $1,356,608 $-201,198
2018 $1,512,541 $1,618,571 $1,501,093 $-106,030
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