Waikoloa Dry Forest Initiative Inc is located in Waikoloa, HI. The organization was established in 2012. According to its NTEE Classification (C36) the organization is classified as: Forest Conservation, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Waikoloa Dry Forest Initiative Inc employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Waikoloa Dry Forest Initiative 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 12/2022, Waikoloa Dry Forest Initiative Inc generated $474.1k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 20.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $389.4k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 15.7% 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WAIKOLOA DRY FOREST INITIATIVE'S MISSION IS TO PROTECT, PROMOTE, AND RESTORE NATIVE HAWAIIAN DRY FOREST THROUGH LAND MANAGEMENT, OUTREACH, EDUCATION, AND ADVOCACY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
LAND MANAGEMENT: THROUGH MANAGEMENT INFORMED BY SCIENCE, WDFI PROTECTED APPROXIMATELY 300 ACRES OF NATIVE HABITAT FROM WILDFIRE THROUGH WEED MANAGEMENT AND FUELBREAK MAINTENANCE. WDFI COLLECTED AND STORED NATIVE SEEDS, PROPAGATED SEVERAL THOUSAND NATIVE PLANTS, AND PLANTED 6000 NATIVE TREES CONVERTING FIVE ACRES OF DEGRADED LAND INTO MANAGED FOREST RESTORATION AREAS.
FUTURE FORESTERS: WDFI HOSTED NATURE IMMERSION AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMMING FOUR DAYS PER WEEK THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR FOR 52 STUDENTS. THIS PLACE-BASED PROGRAM SERVED AREA YOUTH AGES 9-13 AND IS PROVIDED AT NO COST TO FAMILIES. WDFI ALSO PROVIDED FIELD TRIPS FOR LOCAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS AND A FOUR-WEEK SUMMER PROGRAM FOR YOUTH.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH & PUBLIC EDUCATION: WDFI HOSTED MONTHLY INTERPRETIVE WALKS FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC, AS WELL AS BI-MONTHLY COMMUNITY WORKDAYS THAT ENGAGED OUR LOCAL AND VISITING COMMUNITY. WDFI ALSO PROVIDED FIELD TRIPS FOR VISITING STUDENTS, LOCAL SCHOOLS, AND OTHER GROUPS. WDFI ALSO HOSTED A MAJOR EDUCATIONAL EVENT, THE WILIWILI FESTIVAL, WHICH ENGAGED THE COMMUNITY IN-PERSON AT THE PRESERVE AND ONLINE THROUGH VIRTUAL TOURS, WORKSHOPS, TALKS, AND ACTIVITIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Joel Lapinta Vice President | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jennifer Gillis Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Kekaulike Tomich Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Tom Cross Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Rhanda Vickery Secretary | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Jonathan Price President | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $3,612 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $53,334 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $277,228 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $60,000 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $334,174 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $32,435 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $500 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $106,958 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $474,067 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $222,848 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $15,102 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $3,211 |
Advertising and promotion | $100 |
Office expenses | $2,713 |
Information technology | $11,051 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $17,870 |
Travel | $1,494 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $2,574 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $389,417 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $221,070 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $221,070 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
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 | $3,577 |
Total liabilities | $3,577 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $217,493 |
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 | $221,070 |