FRIENDS OF HONOLULU CITY LIGHTS

EIN: 990349752 501(c)(3) Community Improvement

KANEOHE, HI

Total Revenue
$142,508
Total Expenses
$144,646
Total Assets
$215,424
Net Assets
$215,424
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2000
Legal Domicile
HI
Principal Officer
PAULINE MORTON
Phone
8085907403
Tax Period
2024-04-01 to 2025-03-31

FRIENDS OF HONOLULU CITY LIGHTS, founded in 2000, is a small nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $143K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 37% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

THE FRIENDS OF HONOLULU CITY LIGHTS IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU, THROUGH FUNDRAISING AND COORDINATION, WHILE MAINTAINING THE QUALITY AND CONTINUITY OF THE ANNUAL FREE MONTH-LONG DECEMBER CELEBRATION THAT BRINGS JOY TO LOCAL FAMILIES AND VISITORS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $72,637

PROVIDED FOR VARIOUS ENTERTAINMENT AND ARTWORK PROGRAMS DURING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU'S CHRISTMAS "CITY LIGHTS PROGRAM" HELD FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE COMMUNITY IN THE DOWNTOWN HONOLULU AREA.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $111,779
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $101
Other Revenue $30,628
TOTAL REVENUE $142,508

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $21,989
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $72,637
Other Expenses $122,657
TOTAL EXPENSES $144,646

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $142,508 $104,371 +0.4%
Expenses $144,646 $105,694 +0.4%
Net Income $-2,138 $-1,323 +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
16
Independent Members
16
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
30

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
4
$10,995
Total Directors
17
$10,995
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
CHARLES K WOODWARD EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 32.00
Officer Director
$10,995 $0 $10,995
PAULINE MORTON PRESIDENT 12.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LORETTA JARDINE VICE PRESIDENT 32.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHELLE ORIAN-LAU SECRETARY 24.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TINA AWAKUNI DIRECTOR 12.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AMY HAMMOND DIRECTOR 6.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RAIATEA HELM DIRECTOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHERI KAJIWARA DIRECTOR 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEANNE KANAI DIRECTOR 8.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOAN MANKE DIRECTOR 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DEBBIE NAKANELUA-RICHARDS DIRECTOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUZANNE PETERSON DIRECTOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANGELA PETERSONS DIRECTOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHANNON SCOTT DIRECTOR 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HELENE SAM SHENKUS DIRECTOR 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSAN SOKEN DIRECTOR 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LYNETTE YOSHIDA DIRECTOR 8.00
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 $142,508 $144,646 $215,424 $-2,138
2024 $104,371 $105,694 $217,562 $-1,323
2023 $113,747 $184,720 $218,885 $-70,973
2022 $59,558 $127,895 $289,858 $-68,337
2021 $39,541 $134,520 $358,195 $-94,979
2020 $129,343 $151,143 $453,174 $-21,800
2019 $153,714 $173,221 $474,974 $-19,507
2018 $168,286 $158,697 $494,481 $9,589
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