Hawaii County Fair Foundation
- Assets
- $318.8k
- Revenue
- $0.0
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Hilo, HI
- Founding
- 05/2019
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 81-5254924
Organization Overview
Hawaii County Fair Foundation is located in Hilo, HI. The organization was established in 2019. According to its NTEE Classification (N52) the organization is classified as: Fairs, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Hawaii County Fair Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE HAWAII COUNTY FAIR FOUNDATION (THE ORGANIZATION) WAS ESTABLISHED IN ORDER TO CONTINUE FUNDING AND OPERATIONS OF THE HILO COUNTY FAIR, A LOCAL TRADITION WHICH HAS PROVIDED ENTERTAINMENT AND DELIGHT TO HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF FAIR-GOERS SINCE ITS INCEPTION IN 1951. THE HILO COUNTY FAIR IS HELD ANNUALLY EACH FALL AT 323 MANONO STREET AT THE FRANCIS WONG STADIUM AND THE AFOOK-CHINEN CIVIC AUDITORIUM.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
HOSTING OF THE ANNUAL HILO COUNTY FAIR. FOR A SMALL ISLAND COMMUNITY, THE HILO COUNTY FAIR PROVIDES AN EXCITING OCCASION WHERE FAMILIES GATHER AND ENJOY QUALITY TIME TOGETHER. IN ADDITION TO RIDES AND GAMES, THE FAIR HOSTS A WIDE VARIETY OF EDUCATIONAL AND COMMUNITY EXHIBITS, WHICH HIGHLIGHTS HILOS UNIQUE HISTORY AS AN AGRICULTURAL COMMUNITY AND A PLACE OF WIDE CULTURAL DIVERSITY. THE FAIR HAS BEEN A SETTING FOR MANY TO SHOWCASE THEIR TALENTS AND SKILLS. PERFORMANCES BY SCHOOL BANDS, LOCAL HULAUS (HULA), AND GARDENING EXHIBITIONS REPRESENT MANY OF THE ACTIVITIES WHICH TAKE PLACE AT THE FAIR. THE ORGANIZATION IS CURRENTLY EXPANDING THE RANGE OF DISPLAYS TO INCLUDE ANIMAL EXHIBITS IN AN EFFORT TO HIGHLIGHT LOCAL FARMS AND ACTIVITIES. PROCEEDS FROM THE FAIR REPRESENT A SUBSTANTIAL AMOUNT OF THE ORGANIZATIONS OVERALL REVENUE. THE PROCEEDS WILL BE USED TO ESTABLISH BOTH A TEMPORARY AND PERMANENT FUND SOURCE TO ENSURE THE ONGOING SUPPORT FOR THE HILO COUNTY FAIR. DUE TO THE COVID PANDEMIC, NO FAIR WAS HELD IN 2021.
IMPROVEMENTS TO THE HILO COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS. THE HAWAII COUNTY FAIR FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE FACILITIES OF THE FAIRGROUNDS AND EVENT LOCATION. THE ORGANIZATION STRIVES TO CONSERVE THE AGRICULTURAL AND RURAL ROOTS OF THE HILO COMMUNITY WHILE CONTINUOUSLY WORKING TO MAKE IMPROVEMENTS WHICH REFLECT THESE LONG TRADITIONS. THE ORGANIZATION HAS BUDGETED 80,000 OF EXPENSES OVER THE THREE YEAR PERIOD OF 2019 THROUGH 2021 TO CONSTRUCT AND IMPROVE ON THE FAIRGROUNDS.
GRANTS TO STUDENTS AND KAPUNA PROGRAMS. THE HAWAII COUNTY FAIR FOUNDATION IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF A SMALL AND CONNECTED RURAL COMMUNITY. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS ESTABLISHED A SCHOLARSHIP FUND WHEREBY STUDENTS PLANNING TO ATTEND AN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION MAY APPLY FOR 500 OR 1,000 GRANTS. THE HAWAII COUNTY FAIR FOUNDATION, AS PART OF THEIR STEWARDSHIP WITH THE HILO COMMUNITY, WORKS TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF ITS KAPUNA (SENIOR CITIZENS) LIVING IN AND AROUND HILO. A TEAM OF VOLUNTEERS IS GATHERED BY THE ORGANIZATION AND FUNDS ARE PROVIDED TO SENIOR CENTERS TO ADD OR IMPROVE FACILITIES, WITH A FOCUS ON FITNESS AND HEALTH.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kelton K Chang President | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
Linnea Aguiar-Botelho Vice Pres/tr | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
Lloydette Helenihi Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Nori Ishii Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Cheryl Kiyotsuka Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $5,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $2,000 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $1,597 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,759 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $2,607 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| 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 | $10,738 |
| Insurance | $4,230 |
| All other expenses | $10 |
| Total functional expenses | $28,477 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $181,900 |
| 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 | $136,922 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $318,822 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $318,822 |
| 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 | $318,822 |