Hookuaaina

Organization Overview

Hookuaaina is located in Kailua, HI. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (A23) the organization is classified as: Cultural & Ethnic Awareness, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Hookuaaina employed 14 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Hookuaaina 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 12/2022, Hookuaaina generated $658.5k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $624.4k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 11.1% per year over the past 8 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

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

HO'OKUA'AINA CREATES A CULTURE OF INDIVIDUAL WELL-BEING AND COMMUNITY WAIWAI THROUGH ALOHA 'AINA.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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AT RISK YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAM: THIS PROGRAM IS OUR PRIMARY PROGRAM. AT RISK HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ARE IDENTIFIED AND REFERRED BY THEIR SCHOOLS. THE STUDENTS EARN CREDITS WHILE WORKING A TRADITIONAL TARO FARM. THEY ARE MENTORED IN LIFE SKILLS, WORK ETHIC, AND JOB SKILLS. PROGRAM ACTIVITIES ARE CENTERED ON THE TRADITIONAL HAWAIIAN PRACTICE OF CULTIVATING KALO. PROGRAM ACTIVITIES INCORPORATE PERSONAL REFLECTION TIME, ONE-ON-ONE TIME MENTORING AND INTERACTION WITH THE ELDERLY, TRAINED STAFF, NON AT RISK PEERS AND CORE "HEALTHY" FAMILY FROM THE COMMUNITY.THE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM: THIS IS THE 2ND PHASE OF THE MENTORING PROGRAM. IF PARTICIPANTS IN THE ENTRY LEVEL PROGRAM SHOW INTEREST AND INITIATIVE THEY ARE INVITED TO PROMOTE UP INTO A PAID POSITION UP TO 16 HOURS PER WEEK WHERE THEY WILL BUILD UPON THE SKILLS AND VALUES THEY HAVE BEEN WORKING ON. INTERNS ARE GIVEN GREATER KULEANA TO LEAD AND HOST GROUPS, HARVEST KALO, PROCESS POI, MORE JOB SKILLS TRAINING RELATED TO FARMING, SMALL BUSINESS PRACTICES AND CUSTOMER SERVICE.


OUTDOOR LEARNING CENTER/EDUCATION: HO'OKUA'AINA PROVIDES AN IDEAL OUTDOOR LEARNING CLASSROOM FOR STUDENTS AND SCHOOLS FROM ELEMENTARY UP THROUGH THE UNIVERSITY LEVEL. HO'OKUA'AINA CO-FOUNDER DEAN WILHELM IS A CERTIFIED DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TEACHER WITH NEARLY 15 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN THE CLASSROOM. HAWAIIAN VALUES-BASED LESSONS ARE USED AND CAN SUPPLEMENT STANDARDS-BASED CURRICULUM FOR ANY GRADE AND SUBJECT AREA. SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS ARE ABLE TO BRING STUDENTS ON FIELD TRIPS TO SEE A TRADITIONAL TARO FARM. THEY ARE TAUGHT HAWAIIAN CULTURE, SCIENCE, NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY. THIS PROGRAM SERVES SMALL GROUPS AS REQUESTED.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Josh Levinson
President
$0
Kapua Kawelo
Vice President
$0
Sunshine Topping
Secretary
$0
Cris Borden
Treasurer
$0
Ka'anohiokala Kalama-Macomber
Director
$0
Jazmine Kaleihua Lh Beebe
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $151,217
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$386,700
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$537,917
Total Program Service Revenue$19,975
Investment income $10,563
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 $90,004
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $658,459

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