Hawaii Literacy Inc
- Assets
- $642.0k
- Revenue
- $1.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 25
- Location
- Honolulu, HI
- Founding
- 03/1973
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 23-7198698
Organization Overview
Hawaii Literacy Inc is located in Honolulu, HI. The organization was established in 1973. According to its NTEE Classification (B60) the organization is classified as: Adult Education, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Hawaii Literacy Inc employed 25 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Hawaii Literacy Inc 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, Hawaii Literacy Inc generated $1.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.0m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 12.2% 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
HAWAII LITERACY'S MISSION IS TO EMPOWER HAWAII'S CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH ESSENTIAL READING, WRITING, AND LIFELONG LEARNING SKILLS TO STRENGTHEN THEMSELVES, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CONTINUED TO PROMOTE LITERACY AND PROVIDE FREE LITERACY SERVICES TO DISADVANTAGED POPULATIONS IN HAWAII WITH LOW LITERACY SKILLS, TO BETTER PREPARE THEM FOR GREATER EDUCATIONAL AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND IMPROVE LIFE AND PARENTING SKILLS. TO PROVIDE ONE-TO-ONE LITERACY TUTORING FOR ADULTS WITH LOW LITERACY USING TRAINED VOLUNTEER TUTORS, TO PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY YOUTH AND FAMILY LITERACY PROGRAMS AND LENDING LIBRARIES IN PUBLIC HOUSING AND OTHER HIGH NEED AN AT-RISK AREAS, TO PROVIDE FREE ESL AND LIKE SKILLS CLASSES TO NON-ENGLISH SPEAKING ADULTS, AND TO OPERATE A BOOKMOBILE TO INCREASE ACCESS AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR LOWER INCOME FAMILIES IN RURAL AREAS OF O'AHU. IN 2020, DURING THE PANDEMIC, WE CREATED AN ADULT LITERACY YOUTUBE CHANNEL AND OTHER DISTANCE LEARNING AND ONLINE RESOURCES TO CONTINUE PROVIDING SUPPORT AND TUTORING SERVICES REMOTELY. IN 2021, WE CONTINUED TO EXPAND OUR DIGITAL LEARNING PLATFORMS TO REACH AND ENGAGE WITH MORE CHILDREN AND ADULTS BY CONTINUING OUR WEEKLY VIRTUAL CLASSES TO SERVE PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS GIVEN SAFETY MANDATES. WE CONTINUED TO DISTRIBUTE LITERACY KITS FILLED WITH NEW BOOKS, LITERACY ACTIVITIES, SCHOOL SUPPLIES, PPE AND HEALTHY SNACKS TO KEIKI AND THEIR FAMILIES. DISTRIBUTED PPE KITS ALONG WITH COVID PREVENTION RESOURCES IN MULTIPLE LANGUAGES. IN LATE 2021, WE RESTARTED SOME IN-PERSON SERVICES, WITHIN REASON, AND CONTINUED TO ADHERE TO CDC COVID GUIDELINES TO PROVIDE SAFE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jill Takasaki Canfield Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $105,000 |
Brandon Kurisu President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jason Fujita Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Aaron K Masuoka CPA Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jamie Asato Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Kara Kitazaki-Chun Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $6,755 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $636,023 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $552,111 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,194,889 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,194,889 |
| 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. | $105,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $52,500 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $492,335 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $54,270 |
| Payroll taxes | $59,946 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $245 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $4,711 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $90,250 |
| Advertising and promotion | $12,042 |
| Office expenses | $15,977 |
| Information technology | $12,335 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $54,172 |
| Travel | $29 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $34,893 |
| Insurance | $4,453 |
| All other expenses | $33,357 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,017,621 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $434,403 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,214 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $6,720 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $67,316 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $129,964 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $2,404 |
| Total assets | $642,021 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $20,677 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $77,150 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $97,827 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $350,589 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $193,605 |
| 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 | $642,021 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 10 grants that Hawaii Literacy Inc has recieved totaling $216,112.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Rose Perenin Foundation Fortuna, CA PURPOSE: PROMOTE LITERACY | $80,000 |
Harold K L Castle Foundation Kailua, HI PURPOSE: INTENSIVE ACADEMIC TUTORING WITH HAWAII LITERACY [5215; PC] | $74,022 |
Aloha United Way Inc Honolulu, HI PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING GRANT | $23,734 |
James And Abigail Campbell Family Foundation Kapolei, HI PURPOSE: HAWAII LITERACY'S BOOKMOBILE | $15,000 |
Friends Of Hawaii Charities Inc Honolulu, HI PURPOSE: THE BOOKMOBILE PROGRAM'S PRIMARY GOAL IS TO INCREASE REGULAR ACCESS TO BOOKS AND QUALITY EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES FOR HIGH NEED FAMILIES.BY IMPROVING FOUNDATIONAL READING SKILLS AND LITERACY LEVELS FOR STRUGGLING YOUTH, WE HOPE TO WORK TOWARD REDUCING EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT GAPS AND POOR ACADEMIC OUTCOMES. | $6,391 |
Motiv8 Foundation Inc Independence, OH PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $6,079 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $17,000 |
| Ending Balance | $17,000 |
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