A KULA INTERNATIONAL

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1993

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

JEFFREY S LINDNER

Phone

8088220033

Tax Period

2024-08-01 to 2025-07-31

A KULA INTERNATIONAL, founded in 1993, is a small nonprofit that reported $143K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 102% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $79K, a strong 56% operating margin.

Mission

TO EMPOWER STUDENTS WITH FREEDOM IN KNOWLEDGE AND ACTION CENTERED IN SELF AWARENESS, AND TO BRING NEW RESPECT OF HAWAIIAN CULTURE AND PHILOSOPHY THAT RECOGNIZES THE ONENESS IN THE WHOLE OF NATURE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $52,847 Revenue: $54,782

A KULA INTERNATIONAL OPERATES A PRIVATE SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS GRADES 7 TO 12, PROVIDING QUALITY EDUCATION NOT AVAILABLE TO PUBLIC SCHOOLS. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES A NATURE-INSPIRED LEARNING...

A KULA INTERNATIONAL OPERATES A PRIVATE SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS GRADES 7 TO 12, PROVIDING QUALITY EDUCATION NOT AVAILABLE TO PUBLIC SCHOOLS. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES A NATURE-INSPIRED LEARNING ENVIRONMENT THAT ENCOURAGES STUDENTS TO CONNECT WITH THE NATURAL WORLD AROUND THEM. THROUGH THIS ENVIRONMENT, A KULA INTERNATIONAL AIMS TO CREATE A SPACE THAT FOSTERS CREATIVITY, CURIOSITY, AND A LOVE FOR LEARNING THAT EXTENDS BEYOND THE WALLS OF THE CLASSROOM.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $0

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $87,840

Other Revenue $54,782

TOTAL REVENUE $142,622

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $5,735

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $52,847

Other Expenses $57,411

TOTAL EXPENSES $63,146

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$142,622	$70,585	+1.0%
Expenses	$63,146	$189,939	-0.7%
Net Income	$79,476	$-119,354	-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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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
MARY PEGGY M FIGUEORA	TREASURER	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ARTHUR BROWNSTEIN	DIRECTOR	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
JEFFREY LINDNER	DIRECTOR	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRADFORD LINDNER	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	$142,622	$63,146	$1,474,195	$79,476
2024	$70,585	$189,939	$1,355,152	$-119,354
2023	$160,531	$152,917	$1,467,284	$7,614
2022	$70,214	$161,280	$1,421,514	$-91,066
2021	$187,210	$151,947	$1,511,586	$35,263
2020	$352,426	$50,024	$1,450,519	$302,402
2019	$73,589	$80,322	$1,433,729	$-6,733
2018	$162,043	$164,970	$1,440,203	$-2,927