Palama Foundation Inc

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Organization Details

Formation Year

2024

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Maile Stant

Phone

8082255602

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

Palama Foundation Inc, founded in 2024, is a micro nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $11K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. The organization ran a surplus of $5K, a strong 48% operating margin.

Mission

Our mission is to foster greater public awareness and support for the growth and acceptance of traditional Hawaiian cultural practices and lifeways. We strive to bridge and strengthen a coalition of allied cultural practitioners, empowering Native Hawaiians both within Hawai'i and around the world. Through collaboration and advocacy, we aim to preserve, promote, and revitalize the rich heritage of Hawai'i, ensuring its enduring legacy for future generations.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $4,000 Revenue: $4,000

In November of 2024, we brought and hosted 25 Native Hawaiians from outside of Hawaii back to their ancestral homeland for a 10 day culturally immersive experience. We visited different what pans...

In November of 2024, we brought and hosted 25 Native Hawaiians from outside of Hawaii back to their ancestral homeland for a 10 day culturally immersive experience. We visited different what pans (sacred places), taught language, hula, her (string figures), ai Pono (healthy eating), laau lapaau (traditional medicines) and mookuauhau (genealogy). In addition, we have added free language resources to our website and have hosted 4 community workshops to teach ritual hula to the general community.

Program 2

Expenses: $1,000 Revenue: $0

We have attending 4 AANHPI community events to promote and distribute our free online resources.

Program 3

Expenses: $514 Revenue: $0

Travel expenses including gas and flights

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

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $10,628

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $10,628

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $5,514

Other Expenses $5,514

TOTAL EXPENSES $5,514

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$10,628	$10,628	N/A
Expenses	$5,514	N/A	N/A
Net Income	$5,114	$10,628	-0.5%

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

Independent Members

N/A

Employees

N/A

Volunteers

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
Pele Kaio	President	15	Director	$0	$0	$0
Maile Stant	Vice president	15	Director	$0	$0	$0
Dawn Rego Yee	Secretary	15	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	$10,628	$5,514	$5,114	$5,114