Blue Planet Foundation
- Assets
- $497.1k
- Revenue
- $1.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 12
- Location
- Honolulu, HI
- Founding
- 08/2007
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 20-8247917
Organization Overview
Blue Planet Foundation is located in Honolulu, HI. The organization was established in 2007. According to its NTEE Classification (C35) the organization is classified as: Energy Resources Conservation & Development, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Blue Planet Foundation employed 12 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Blue Planet Foundation 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, Blue Planet Foundation generated $1.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 0.6% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO CHANGE OUR WORLD'S ENERGY CULTURE BY PROMOTING THE BENEFITS/USE OF ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SOURCES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
POLICY EFFORTS: BLUE PLANET FOUNDATION PARTCIPATED IN SHAPING POLICY THROUGH INTERVENTING IN CLEAN ENERGY-RELATED DOCKETS BEFROE THE HAWAII PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION AND ADVANCING CLEAN ENERGY AND CLIMATE BILLS AT THE HAWAII LEGISLATURE. THESE DOCKETS INCLUDED DISTRIBUTED ENERGY RESOURCES, UTILITY RATE CASES, PERFORMANCE-BASED REGULATING, COMMUNITY BASED RENEWABLE ENERGY AND OTHERS. BLUE PLANET FOUNDATION RETAINED AN ATTORNEY AND AN EXPERT UTILITY CONSULTANTS TO HELP WITH THE INTERVENTIONS.
EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAM: BLUE PLANET FOUNDATION EMPLOYED A VERIETY OF MEANS TO DISSEMINATE INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC ABOUT HAWAII'S CRITICAL ENERGY SITUATION AND HOW TO TAKE PART IN MOVING TOWARDS ENERGY INDEPENDENCE. THE ORGANIZATION EDUCATED OVER 1,600 STUDENTS AND MORE THAN 1,000 ADULTS ON CLEAN ENERGY AND EFFICIENCY SOLUTIONS THROUGH SCHOOL VISITS, THE STUDNET ENERGY SUMMIT AND COMMUNITY PRESENTATIONS.
PUBLIC AWARENESS: BLUE PLANET DEVELOPS AND EXECUTE A CREATIVE COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGY TO ENGAGE THE PUBLIC AND SHIFT SOCIETAL NORMS TO ACCELERATE THE TRANSITION TO 100% CLEAN ENERGY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jeffrey Mikulina Director (from 10/16/2021) | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Melissa Miyashiro Executive Director (from 10/16/2021) | Officer | 40 | $124,218 |
Ernest Nishizaki Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Lorraine Akiba Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Andrew Rosen Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Colin Yost Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $545,621 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $239,885 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $597,631 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,383,137 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $1,993 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,390,431 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $268,504 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $19,895 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $502,722 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $38,622 |
| Payroll taxes | $73,166 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $62,733 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $152,168 |
| Advertising and promotion | $15,105 |
| Office expenses | $21,318 |
| Information technology | $5,722 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $15,433 |
| Travel | $848 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $4,317 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $6,071 |
| Insurance | $3,416 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,181,894 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $392,426 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $23,625 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $70,555 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $2,200 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $6,388 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,926 |
| Total assets | $497,120 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $72,667 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $12,331 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $22,795 |
| Other liabilities | $300 |
| Total liabilities | $108,093 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $389,027 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $497,120 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Blue Planet Foundation has recieved totaling $237,888.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMALS | $119,937 |
United States Energy Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: TO PROMOTE EDUCATION AND ANALYSIS TO ADVANCE CLEAN ENERGY AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY | $60,000 |
Harold K L Castle Foundation Kailua, HI PURPOSE: STORYTELLING TO UNLOCK CLIMATE ACTION [5357; PC] | $25,000 |
Harold K L Castle Foundation Kailua, HI PURPOSE: STORYTELLING TO UNLOCK CLIMATE ACTION [5357; PC] | $25,000 |
Aloha United Way Inc Honolulu, HI PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING GRANT | $7,380 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $571 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Energy Coalition Irvine, CA | $17,114,410 | $15,434,629 |
Solutions Project Inc Oakland, CA | $43,392,918 | $7,109,557 |
Energy Action Fund San Francisco, CA | $13,042,856 | $15,440,948 |
Californias For Energy Independence San Rafael, CA | $5,056,304 | $11,791,038 |
Calcef Innovations Oakland, CA | $15,783,035 | $8,813,623 |
Global Alliance For Incinerator Alternatives Berkeley, CA | $3,935,588 | $4,680,505 |
Climate Action Reserve Los Angeles, CA | $8,572,004 | $4,530,759 |
Western Climate Initiative Inc Sacramento, CA | $14,036,664 | $9,896,538 |
Gridlab Inc Berkeley, CA | $780,147 | $2,004,474 |
California Solar Energy Industries Association Sacramento, CA | $1,192,510 | $3,375,125 |
California Power Exchange Corporation Woodland Hills, CA | $0 | $3,355,148 |
Veloz Sacramento, CA | $3,838,005 | $3,963,157 |