Papahana Kuaola

Organization Overview

Papahana Kuaola is located in Kaneohe, HI. The organization was established in 2008. According to its NTEE Classification (C40) the organization is classified as: Botanical, Horticultural & Landscape Services, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Papahana Kuaola employed 25 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Papahana Kuaola is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, Papahana Kuaola generated $1.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.1% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO CREATE QUALITY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOCUSED ON ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION AND ECONOMIC SUSTAINABILITY FULLY INTEGRATED WITH HAWAIIAN KNOWLEDGE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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PAPAHANA KUAOLA OFFERS THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS: `ILI`ILIKAUHALE PROGRAM - DEALS DIRECTLY WITH PAPAHANA KUAOLA'S 63-ACRE PARCEL BEING LEASED FROM KAMEHAMEHA SCHOOLS BISHOP ESTATE IN HE'EIA. THIS IS THE CENTER OF PAPAHANA KUAOLA'S EDUCATIONAL AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING, OUR ADMINISTRATIVE CENTER, AND A TEST SITE FOR ECONOMIC SUSTAINABILITY PROJECTS. KUPUALAU PROGRAM - PAPAHANA KUAOLA'S CURRICULUM AND PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE THAT EDUCATES AND ADVOCATES FOR A HEALTHY HAWAI`I. PAPAHANA KUAOLA'S GOAL IS TO PRODUCE AND IMPLEMENT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND CURRICULUM THAT HONOR THE CONNECTION BETWEEN KANAKA, `AINA, AND AKUA. PAPAHANA KUAOLA'S PROGRAMS SEEK TO ADDRESS MODERN ISSUES AND BUILD PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS THROUGH HAWAIIAN KNOWLEDGE. LELEKAMANU PROGRAM - PAPAHANA KUAOLA'S OUTREACH AND SERVICE PROJECT DIVISION ON O'AHU AND MOLOKA'I THAT ENCOMPASSES A VARIETY OF EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THAT OCCUR OUTSIDE OF THE AHUPUA'A OF HE'EIA. THESE INCLUDE FIELD TRIPS TO MARINE AND TERRESTRIAL CONSERVATION AREAS AND ACTIVE RESTORATION SITES, PARTNERING WITH OTHER COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS ON MALAMA 'AINA-BASED INITIATIVES AND PARTICIPATING IN NATIVE VEGETATION RESTORATION PROJECTS THROUGHOUT HAWAI'I AND THE PACIFIC. PAPAHANA KUAOLA'S GOAL IS TO TAKE THE LESSONS OF PAPAHANA KUAOLA TO THE WIDER COMMUNITY, WITH AN EMPHASIS ON RESTORATION PROJECTS THAT IMPROVE ECOLOGICAL, CULTURAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING. HANAOLA PROGRAM - PAPAHANA KUAOLA'S SUSTAINABLE LIVING PROJECT. BUILT UPON THE LESSONS OF PAPAHANA KUAOLA, OUR GOAL IS TO PROVIDE A MODEL OF INNOVATIVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT THAT IS ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE AND CULTURALLY MINDED. EVENTUALLY, WE WILL LOOK TO THIS PROJECT TO SUSTAIN OUR EFFORTS IN `ILI`ILIKAUHALE, LELEKAMANU AND KUPUALAU WHILE PROVIDING MUCH NEEDED DIVERSIFICATION TO OUR ISLAND ECONOMY.


PAPAHANA KUAOLA OFFERS THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS: `ILI`ILIKAUHALE PROGRAM - DEALS DIRECTLY WITH PAPAHANA KUAOLA'S 63-ACRE PARCEL BEING LEASED FROM KAMEHAMEHA SCHOOLS BISHOP ESTATE IN HE'EIA. THIS IS THE CENTER OF PAPAHANA KUAOLA'S EDUCATIONAL AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING, OUR ADMINISTRATIVE CENTER, AND A TEST SITE FOR ECONOMIC SUSTAINABILITY PROJECTS. KUPUALAU PROGRAM - PAPAHANA KUAOLA'S CURRICULUM AND PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE THAT EDUCATES AND ADVOCATES FOR A HEALTHY HAWAI`I. PAPAHANA KUAOLA'S GOAL IS TO PRODUCE AND IMPLEMENT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND CURRICULUM THAT HONOR THE CONNECTION BETWEEN KANAKA, `AINA, AND AKUA. PAPAHANA KUAOLA'S PROGRAMS SEEK TO ADDRESS MODERN ISSUES AND BUILD PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS THROUGH HAWAIIAN KNOWLEDGE. LELEKAMANU PROGRAM - PAPAHANA KUAOLA'S OUTREACH AND SERVICE PROJECT DIVISION ON O'AHU AND MOLOKA'I THAT ENCOMPASSES A VARIETY OF EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THAT OCCUR OUTSIDE OF THE AHUPUA'A OF HE'EIA. THESE INCLUDE FIELD TRIPS TO MARINE AND TERRESTRIAL CONSERVATION AREAS AND ACTIVE RESTORATION SITES, PARTNERING WITH OTHER COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS ON MALAMA 'AINA-BASED INITIATIVES AND PARTICIPATING IN NATIVE VEGETATION RESTORATION PROJECTS THROUGHOUT HAWAI'I AND THE PACIFIC. PAPAHANA KUAOLA'S GOAL IS TO TAKE THE LESSONS OF PAPAHANA KUAOLA TO THE WIDER COMMUNITY, WITH AN EMPHASIS ON RESTORATION PROJECTS THAT IMPROVE ECOLOGICAL, CULTURAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING. HANAOLA PROGRAM - PAPAHANA KUAOLA'S SUSTAINABLE LIVING PROJECT. BUILT UPON THE LESSONS OF PAPAHANA KUAOLA, OUR GOAL IS TO PROVIDE A MODEL OF INNOVATIVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT THAT IS ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE AND CULTURALLY MINDED. EVENTUALLY, WE WILL LOOK TO THIS PROJECT TO SUSTAIN OUR EFFORTS IN `ILI`ILIKAUHALE, LELEKAMANU AND KUPUALAU WHILE PROVIDING MUCH NEEDED DIVERSIFICATION TO OUR ISLAND ECONOMY.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Mahealani Merryman
Co-Exec Dire
$89,842
Janine Snedicor
Fiscal Mgr F
$39,769
Matthew Schirman
Co-Exec Dire
$30,500
Kimberly Simao
Fiscal Mgr T
$2,737
Halona Tanner
President
$0
Hawley Iona
Treasurer
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $551,625
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$506,504
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,058,129
Total Program Service Revenue$17,843
Investment income $0
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $2,378
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,078,795

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Papahana Kuaola has recieved totaling $105,538.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Hau Oli Mau Loa Foundation

Honolulu, HI

PURPOSE: HOPE FOR KIDS 'ELUA: PROGRAM SUPPORT FOR HULIAMAHI PARTNERSHIP

$104,997
Heimbinder Family Foundation 122089

Westlake, OH

PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSES

$500
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$41
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