LAND USE RESEARCH FOUNDATION OF HAWAII

EIN: 990188989

HONOLULU, HI

Total Revenue
$361,985
Total Expenses
$365,268
Total Assets
$208,745
Net Assets
$207,368
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1979
Legal Domicile
HI
Principal Officer
DAVID ARAKAWA
Phone
8085214717
Tax Period
2019-07-01 to 2020-06-30

LAND USE RESEARCH FOUNDATION OF HAWAII, founded in 1979, is a small nonprofit that reported $362K in total revenue in fiscal year 2019.

Mission

TO PROMOTE AND ADVANCE THE INTERESTS OF THE DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY, PARTICULARLY IN THE AREAS OF LAND USE LAWS AND REGULATIONS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

RESEARCH, ANALYSIS, AND PUBLIC EDUCATION RELATING TO LAND USE ISSUES. RESEARCHED, ANALYZED, DEVELOPED AND SHARED INFORMATION AND MATERIALS REGARDING LEGISLATION AND POLICIES, WHICH IMPOSE...

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RESEARCH, ANALYSIS, AND PUBLIC EDUCATION RELATING TO LAND USE ISSUES. RESEARCHED, ANALYZED, DEVELOPED AND SHARED INFORMATION AND MATERIALS REGARDING LEGISLATION AND POLICIES, WHICH IMPOSE REQUIREMENTS ON LANDOWNERS, BUSINESS AND GOVERNMENT, OR OTHERWISE AFFECT VARIOUS LAND USES - INCLUDING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, AGRICULTURE, BUILDING CODES, CLIMATE CHANGE AND SEA LEVEL RISE, CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES, COST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS, DEVELOPMENT (RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL), ENERGY/RENEWABLE ENERGY, HOUSING, INFRASTRUCTURE, LAND USE AND PLANNING, SUSTAINABILITY, RESILIENCY, TOURISM, TRANSPORTATION AND WATER, ETC. (COLLECTIVELY "LAND USE ISSUES"). ON A STATEWIDE BASIS, SPONSORED, PROMOTED AND PARTICIPATED IN PRESENTATIONS, SEMINARS, EDUCATIONAL FORUMS, TRAINING, SYMPOSIUMS, CONFERENCES, TRAINING, WORKING GROUPS AND COMMITTEES, ETC. WITH VARIOUS STAKEHOLDERS (INDIVIDUALS, LANDOWNERS, DEVELOPERS, PROFESSIONALS, GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS AND AGENCIES, SPECIAL INTEREST ORGANIZATIONS, CONSUMERS AND OTHER MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC).

Program 2

COLLABORATION WITH PRIVATE AND GOVERNMENT STAKEHOLDERS. COMMUNICATED, COOPERATED WITH STAKEHOLDERS TO ANALYZE, SEEK SOLUTIONS, AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING VARIOUS LAND USE ISSUES, POLICY...

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COLLABORATION WITH PRIVATE AND GOVERNMENT STAKEHOLDERS. COMMUNICATED, COOPERATED WITH STAKEHOLDERS TO ANALYZE, SEEK SOLUTIONS, AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING VARIOUS LAND USE ISSUES, POLICY, LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS. COLLABORATED WITH BROAD GROUPS OF STAKEHOLDERS AND GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVES (INCLUDING LEGISLATIVE BODIES, PUBLIC AGENCIES, OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES, ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICIALS) TO REVIEW AND ANALYZE DUPLICATIVE, INEFFICIENT, OR UNREASONABLE GOVERNMENT LAWS, POLICY AND PROCESSES, WHICH COULD HINDER VARIOUS LAND USES AND UNNECESSARILY INCREASE THE COST OF DOING BUSINESS IN HAWAII AND THE REASONABLE DEVELOPMENT OF VARIOUS LAND USES. WORKED TOGETHER WITH STAKEHOLDERS TO ENCOURAGE REASONABLE, RATIONAL, AND EQUITABLE LAND USE POLICIES, PLANNING, LEGISLATION, AND REGULATIONS THAT ENCOURAGE WELL-PLANNED ECONOMIC GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT, WHILE SAFEGUARDING HAWAII'S SIGNIFICANT NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES AND PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY.

Program 3

MONITORING AND ADVOCACY. PROVIDED LURF MEMBERS WITH MEETING NOTICES, AGENDAS AND MATERIALS RELATING TO CERTAIN LEGISLATIVE, COUNTY COUNCIL AND AGENCY MEETINGS, LEGISLATION, AND TESTIMONY. UPDATED...

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MONITORING AND ADVOCACY. PROVIDED LURF MEMBERS WITH MEETING NOTICES, AGENDAS AND MATERIALS RELATING TO CERTAIN LEGISLATIVE, COUNTY COUNCIL AND AGENCY MEETINGS, LEGISLATION, AND TESTIMONY. UPDATED LURF'S WEBSITE AND MADE IMPROVEMENTS TO THE COMPUTERIZED "LEGISLATIVE TRACKER" FOR LURF MEMBERS, WHICH TRACKS AND PROVIDES DAILY UPDATES REGARDING THE STATUS OF SELECTED LEGISLATION AND TESTIMONY DURING THE LEGISLATIVE SESSION. DURING THE LEGISLATIVE SESSION, PRODUCED "WEEKLY UPDATE LISTS," WHICH PROVIDE CUSTOMIZED SUMMARIES OF PENDING SIGNIFICANT LEGISLATIVE BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS THAT AFFECT VARIOUS LAND USES AND HELD WEEKLY "LEGISLATIVE UPDATE CONFERENCE CALL/ZOOM MEETINGS" FOR LURF MEMBERS, INCLUDING NEIGHBOR ISLAND LURF MEMBERS. PRIOR TO, DURING, AND AFTER THE 2020 LEGISLATIVE SESSION, PARTICIPATED IN LEGISLATIVE UPDATE CONFERENCE CALLS AND ZOOM MEETINGS RELATING TO VARIOUS LEGISLATIVE AND LAND USE ISSUES FOR LURF MEMBERS, STAKEHOLDER ORGANIZATIONS, AND INVITED GUESTS. ALSO MONITORED, PROVIDED INFORMATION, COMMENTS, ANALYSIS, DRAFTS AND TESTIMONY ON RELEVANT STATE, COUNTY, AND FEDERAL LAND USE ISSUES, POLICIES, LEGISLATION, ORDINANCES, ADMINISTRATIVE RULES, AND REGULATIONS TO ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICIALS, INCLUDING THE LEGISLATURE, COUNTY COUNCILS, STATE AND COUNTY BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND AGENCIES.

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Financial Overview (2019)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $361,864
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $121
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $361,985

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $277,577
Fundraising Expenses $0
Other Expenses $87,691
TOTAL EXPENSES $365,268

Year-over-Year Comparison

2019 2018 Change
Revenue $361,985 $356,777 +0.0%
Expenses $365,268 $412,418 -0.1%
Net Income $-3,283 $-55,641 -0.9%
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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
25
Independent Members
N/A
Employees
2
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
16
$0
Total Directors
28
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
2
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
WALTER THOEMMES VICE-PRESIDENT, BOARD MEMB 0.40
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DARCY ENDO-OMOTO PRESIDENT,BOARD MEMB 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DEBBIE LUNING VICE-PRESIDENT, BOARD MEMB 0.30
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KENNETH WILLIAMS VICE-PRESIDENT, BOARD MEMB 0.20
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JAN YOKOTA VICE-PRESIDENT, BOARD MEMB 0.30
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
WARREN LUKE BOARD MEMBER 0.20
Director
$0 $0 $0
PEGGY FARIAS BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRUCE NAKAOKA BOARD MEMBER 0.20
Director
$0 $0 $0
KA'IULANI SODARO BOARD MEMBER 0.30
Director
$0 $0 $0
STANFORD CARR VICE-PRESIDENT, BOARD MEMB 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MEREDITH CHING VICE-PRESIDENT, BOARD MEMB 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ERIC BEAVER BOARD MEMBER 0.30
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSAN GALL BOARD MEMBER 0.20
Director
$0 $0 $0
ERIC CRISPIN BOARD MEMBER 0.40
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVE KELLY VICE PRESIDENT, BOARD MEMB 0.40
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KEIKI-PUA DANCIL VICE-PRESIDENT, BOARD MEMB 0.10
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVE COLON VICE-PRESIDENT, BOARD MEMB 0.20
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID HINAZUMI VICE-PRESIDENT, BOARD MEMB 0.20
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DON YOUNG BOARD MEMBER 0.20
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHARENE TAM VICE-PRESIDENT, BOARD MEMB 0.30
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ALICIA MOY BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAURA KODAMA VICE-PRESIDENT, BOARD MEMB 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TODD APO SECRETARY/TREASURER, BOARD 0.40
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
EMILY PORTER BOARD MEMBER 0.30
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT BRUHL VICE-PRESIDENT, BOARD MEMB 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL TAKAYAMA PRESIDENT-ELECT, BOARD MEM 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DANN CLEGG BOARD MEMBER 0.30
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANN WHARTON BOARD MEMBER 0.30
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID ARAKAWA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 60.00
Highest
$126,787 $8,463 $135,250
WYNDE M YAMAMOTO DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH & LEG 50.00
Highest
$110,250 $8,463 $118,713
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
2020 $361,985 $365,268 $208,745 $-3,283
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