The Childrens Law Project Of Hawaii is located in Hilo, HI. The organization was established in 2017. According to its NTEE Classification (I40) the organization is classified as: Rehabilitation Services for Offenders, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Childrens Law Project Of Hawaii employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Childrens Law Project Of Hawaii 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, Childrens Law Project Of Hawaii generated $667.1k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 68.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $523.9k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 72.2% per year over the past 5 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
WE ARE A NON-PROFIT PUBLIC INTEREST LAW FIRM DEDICATED TO EMPOWERING COURT-INVOLVED CHILDREN ON HAWAI`I ISLAND THROUGH YOUTH-FOCUSED ADVOCACY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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VICTIM OPTIONS FOR INVESTIGATION, CHILD EMPOWERMENT AND SAFETY (VOICES). OUR VOICES PROGRAM PROMOTES SAFETY AND REDUCES THE NUMBER OF VIOLENT CRIMES IN OUR COMMUNITY BY INTERVENING IN FAMILIES EXPERIENCING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. THE OCCURRENCE OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IS A TRAGIC REALITY OF DAILY LIFE FOR MANY FAMILIES ON HAWAI`I ISLAND. CHILDREN MAY BE THE PRIMARY VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OR SECONDARY VICTIMS, TRAUMATIZED BY WITNESSING ABUSE AND GROWING UP IN UNSAFE ENVIRONMENTS. GALS INTERVENE AND HELP THE FAMILY COURT TO DETERMINE IF A CHILD HAS BEEN VICTIMIZED. WE RECOMMEND SPECIFIC COURT ORDERS AND LITIGATE WHEN NECESSARY TO ENSURE THAT OUR CLIENTS ARE SAFE.
PROJECT ABLE, RESOURCE CENTER AND UNRESTRICTED FUNDS
AS GUARDIANS AD LITEM FOR CHILDREN IN FOSTER CUSTODY, WE TAKE A BROAD VIEW OF OUR YOUNG CLIENT'S NEEDS. BY FOLLOWING BEST PRACTICES, ENGAGING MENTAL HEALTH AND LIVED-EXPERIENCE PROFESSIONALS, AND ADVOCATING FOR TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE, WE SEEK TO CONNECT OUR CLIENTS WITH THE SERVICES THEY NEED TO HEAL FROM THEIR EXPERIENCES. WE STRIVE TO GIVE OUR CLIENTS A VOICE AND EMPOWER THEM TO PARTICIPATE IN CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES PROCESS. AS ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN, WE INVESTIGATE THE CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE CASE, REPORT TO THE PARTIES AND THE COURT, ENCOURAGE SETTLEMENT IN CHILDREN'S BEST INTEREST, AND CONNECT THE FAMILY WITH COMMUNITY RESOURCES. AS PART OF THIS PROGRAM, CLPHI ALSO PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE FAMILY-CENTERED ADVOCACY FOR PARENTS NAVIGATING THE CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM.
THROUGH PROJECT PERMANENCE, WE WORK TO ESTABLISH ADOPTIONS AND LEGAL GUARDIANSHIPS FOR CHILDREN WHOSE PARENTS ARE NOT ABLE TO SAFELY CARE FOR THEM. FIRST, WE SEEK TO PREVENT CHILD WELFARE INVOLVEMENT BY ESTABLISHING A LEGAL RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CHILDREN AND NON-PARENT CAREGIVERS. SECOND, PROJECT PERMANENCE SEEKS TO GET CHILDREN ALREADY INVOLVED WITH CHILD WELFARE SERVICES OUT OF THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM BY ESTABLISHING GUARDIANSHIPS AND ADOPTIONS. ULTIMATELY, THE GOAL OF THIS PROJECT IS TO HELP CHILDREN LIVE IN PERMANENT HOMES AND FORGE LIFE-LONG CONNECTIONS TO STABLE FAMILIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Nicole Forelli Director | Trustee | 0.1 | $0 |
Mahilani Hiatt Director | Trustee | 0.1 | $0 |
Reina Acacio Secretary | Officer | 0.15 | $0 |
Barbara Franklin Treasurer | Officer | 0.2 | $0 |
Joseph O'connell President | Officer | 0.1 | $0 |
Sharla-Ann Fujimoto Vice President | Officer | 0.1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $1,824 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $279,720 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $281,544 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $385,524 |
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 | $667,068 |
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 | $332,228 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $25,335 |
Payroll taxes | $30,743 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,680 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $6,953 |
Advertising and promotion | $465 |
Office expenses | $11,239 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $56,763 |
Travel | $11,382 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $5,933 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $671 |
Insurance | $10,328 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $523,920 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $126,036 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $211,978 |
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 | $1,198 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,822 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $4,181 |
Total assets | $347,215 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,278 |
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 | $3,278 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $343,937 |
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 | $347,215 |