Friends of the Library of Hawaii

EIN: 996003670 501(c)(3)

Honolulu, HI

Total Revenue
$1,752,074
Total Expenses
$949,024
Total Assets
$13,922,821
Net Assets
$9,265,914
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
1973
Legal Domicile
HI
Principal Officer
Nainoa Mau
Phone
8085364174
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

Friends of the Library of Hawaii, founded in 1973, is a community nonprofit that reported $1.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 115% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $803K, a strong 46% operating margin.

Mission

Assist in maintaining free public libraries in Hawaii and supporting the libraries by securing materials not budgeted, awarding continuing education

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $871,176
Program Service Revenue $16,596
Investment Income $912,737
Other Revenue $-48,435
TOTAL REVENUE $1,752,074

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $258,865
Salaries & Benefits $322,892
Fundraising Expenses $59,013
Program Expenses $753,484
Other Expenses $367,267
TOTAL EXPENSES $949,024

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,752,074 $815,921 +1.1%
Expenses $949,024 $721,122 +0.3%
Net Income $803,050 $94,799 +7.5%
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
15
Independent Members
15
Employees
12
Volunteers
300

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
$0
Total Directors
17
$0
Key Employees
1
$95,167
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
LYNN HIYAKUMOTO PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
MAIA ROSEN VICE-PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
DENISE WHEELER SECRETARY 1.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
GREGORY VALEN TREASURER 1.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
KELLIE ARAKAKI-KODAMA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARLENE BOOTH DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHY FAY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LYNNAE LEE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSAN LI DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AMANDA MCCANN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEITH ODA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRIAN SEKIGUCHI DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KALANI SLOAT DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALLENE K SUEMORI DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALAN YAMAMOTO DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STACEY ALDRICH EX-OFFICIO MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DENNIS BLAKE TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAUREL JOHNSTON TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEN LACY TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WILLIAM MASON TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEITH WINNACOTT TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NAINOA MAU EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Key Emp
$95,167 $0 $95,167
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 $1,752,074 $949,024 $13,922,821 $803,050
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $757,902 $657,459 $11,137,278 $100,443
2022 $1,082,938 $658,656 $10,493,008 $424,282
2021 $1,619,050 $619,783 $11,549,417 $999,267
2020 $915,553 $481,687 $7,388,217 $433,866
2019 $728,771 $524,168 $7,192,030 $204,603
2018 $543,456 $525,490 $6,896,756 $17,966
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