Aina Momona
- Assets
- $401.7k
- Revenue
- $6.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 23
- Location
- Kaunakakai, HI
- Founding
- 08/2017
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 82-1366588
Organization Overview
Aina Momona is located in Kaunakakai, HI. The organization was established in 2017. According to its NTEE Classification (C34) the organization is classified as: Land Resources Conservation, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Aina Momona employed 23 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Aina Momona 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 12/2023, Aina Momona generated $6.2m in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $6.3m during the year ending 12/2023.
Since 2022, Aina Momona has awarded 35 individual grants totaling $3,665,599. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ACHIEVE ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SUSTAINABILITY THROUGH RESTORING SOCIAL JUSTICE AND HAWAIIAN SOVEREIGNTY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
AINA MOMONA IS CURRENTLY USING THE KEAWANUI FISHPOND AND CULTURAL LEARNING SITE TO CREATE SCALABLE MODELS FOR COMMUNITY-LED LAND RESTORATION AND FOOD SYSTEM REVITALIZATION THAT CAN BE TRANSFERRED TO OTHER LANDS IN THE FUTURE. AINA MOMONA'S TEAM IS WORKING TO BUILD CAPACITY ON ISLAND THROUGH TRAINING COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN BOTH TRADITIONAL AND MODERN NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES, EROSION MITIGATION STRATEGIES, AND FOOD PRODUCTION EFFORTS. AINA MOMONA CONDUCTS THIS WORK ON THE FARM AND IN THE FISHPOND FOR BOTH AGRICULTURE AND AQUACULTURE PRODUCTION.
AINA MOMONA ALSO HAS THE FOLLOWING PROGRAM AREAS. AINA - AINA MOMONA STRIVES TO PRESERVE, ENHANCE AND PROTECT AINA THROUGHOUT THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS, WORKING DIRECTLY WITH COMMUNITIES TO MALAMA THE LAND. AINA MOMONA RECOGNIZE THAT SOCIAL JUSTICE AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ARE INEXTRICABLY LINKED. THE WELLBEING OF THE AINA AND PEOPLE ARE ONE, AND BY BRINGING GREATER RESILIENCE TO OUR COMMUNITIES AINA MOMONA CAN RESTORE GREATER HEALTH TO OUR LAND. AI - AINA MOMONA IS DEDICATED TO RESTORING NOURISHMENT TO THE LAHUI HAWAI`I THROUGH FOOD SOVEREIGNTY AND THE RESTORATION OF SUBSISTENCE PRACTICES. WE IMPLORE OUR PEOPLE TO JOIN US IN RESTORING AI TO THE LAHUI THROUGH REVITALIZING TRADITIONAL KALO PRODUCTION PRACTICES SO THAT WE CAN END OUR RELIANCE ON LESS ETHICAL FOOD SYSTEMS FOR SUSTENANCE. ONE OF THE PRIMARY GOALS AT AINA MOMONA IS TO KANU MEA AI, PLANT EDIBLE FOOD, FOR OUR PEOPLE TO LIVE OFF OF THE LAND ONCE MORE. WAI - AINA MOMONA FIGHTS FOR THE WATER RIGHTS OF OUR AINA, KUA'AINA, AND AINA KUPUNA, BECAUSE AINA MOMONA APPRECIATES THAT THE JUST ALLOCATION OF WATER RESOURCES IS ESSENTIAL TO THE PROMOTION OF CUSTOMARY PRACTICES, FOOD SOVEREIGNTY, AND SOCIAL JUSTICE. EA - AINA MOMONA RECOGNIZES THE IMMENSE NEED TO RESTORE EA IN THE LUNGS OF OUR AINA AND OUR PEOPLE. AINA MOMONA IS COMMITTED TO SUPPORT THE FIGHT FOR EA AS AINA MOMONA ADVOCATES FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND MOVES TOWARD MODELS OF SELF-GOVERNANCE THAT ARE GROUNDED IN WHAT IS PONO. E EA NO KA LAHUI LET THE PEOPLE RISE UP
TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO THE COMMUNITY AFFECTED BY THE AUGUST 8,2023 FIRE IN LAHAINA.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jon Osorio PHD President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Trisha Kehaulani Watson PHD Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $40,750 |
John Keoni Kauwe PHD 2nd VP | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ku'ualoha Ho'omanawanui PHD Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Randall Akee PHD Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Noa Lincoln PHD 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 | $6,156,493 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $6,156,493 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $20,540 |
| Investment income | $64 |
| 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 | $6,183,788 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $3,686,219 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $635,107 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $40,520 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $20,260 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $535,119 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $40,109 |
| Payroll taxes | $47,662 |
| Fees for services: Management | $22,296 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $4,948 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $494,365 |
| Advertising and promotion | $64,830 |
| Office expenses | $1,452 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $27,567 |
| Travel | $22,676 |
| 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 | $7,731 |
| Insurance | $6,213 |
| All other expenses | $67,941 |
| Total functional expenses | $6,309,088 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $146,106 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $209,742 |
| 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 | $45,857 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $401,705 |
| 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 | $401,705 |
| 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 | $401,705 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Aina Momona has awarded $3,653,425 in support to 33 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
AHA PUNANA LEO PURPOSE: MAUI RELIEF | $26,000 |
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB MAUI PURPOSE: MAUI RELIEF | $10,000 |
AHAHUI SIWILA HAWAII PURPOSE: MAUI RELIEF | $10,000 |
CHOW CART LLC PURPOSE: MAUI RELIEF | $10,000 |
COCONUT GROVE CATERING LLC PURPOSE: MAUI RELIEF | $10,000 |
COUNCIL FOR NATIVE HAWAIIAN ADV PURPOSE: MAUI RELIEF & OTHER | $16,750 |