Kauluakalana is located in Kailua, HI. The organization was established in 2019. According to its NTEE Classification (S20) the organization is classified as: Community & Neighborhood Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Kauluakalana employed 10 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Kauluakalana 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, Kauluakalana generated $826.4k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 24.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $424.6k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 15.0% per year over the past 4 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
OUR MISSION IS TO RESTORE AND GROW HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN PEOPLE AND PLACE THROUGH THE ALOHA 'AINA PRACTICES OF RETELLING OUR KAILUA-SPECIFIC STORIES, REPLANTING AND EATING OUR ANCESTRAL FOODS, AND CARING FOR THE SACRED SITES, LANDS, AND WATERS OF OUR BELOVED AHUPUA'A OF KAILUA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ULUPO: OUR ULUPO PROGRAM FOCUSES ON LAND RESTORATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES AT ULUPO NUI, OUR PRIMARY 'AINA PROGRAM SITE IN KAILUA, O'AHU. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE REMOVAL OF INVASIVE SPECIES, PLANTING OF NATIVE SPECIES, SOIL REMEDIATION AND REVITALIZATION, EXPANDING THE CULTIVATION OF KALO AND OTHER FOOD CROPS, AND CARING FOR ULUPO HEIAU AND OTHER ROCK STRUCTURES AS PART OF AN ANCIENT AGRICULTURAL COMPLEX. WE ENGAGE OUR COMMUNITY IN THESE ACTIVITIES IN ORDER TO RAISE AWARENESS REGARDING THE BALANCED AND RESPECTFUL USE OF OUR NATURAL RESOURCES IN KAILUA. IN 2020, WE MAINTAINED 41 LO'I KALO (WETLAND TARO PATCHES), INCLUDING 9 NEWLY OPENED PATCHES AND CLEARED 400 SQUARE FEET OF THE ULUPO HEIAU ROCK STRUCTURE OF INVASIVE WEEDS.
KA PAHUHOPU O KAWAINUI: THIS IS AN OUT-OF-SCHOOL, HAWAIIAN CULTURE BASED, 'OLELO-RICH, 'AINA EDUCATION PROGRAM DESIGNED FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL TO EARLY HIGH SCHOOL-AGED LEARNERS FROM KAILUA AND NEIGHBORING AHUPUA'A IN KO'OLAUPOKO, O'AHU. THE PROGRAM FOCUSES ON ENGAGING YOUTH WITH CULTURAL PRACTITIONERS FROM OUR COMMUNITY IN INTERGENERATIONAL TRANSFER OF HAWAIIAN KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICES INCLUDING STORY-TELLING, MELE, FOOD CULTIVATION AND PREPARATION, AND COMMUNITY-BASED LAND STEWARDSHIP AND RESTORATION.
PILI MAI:(MEANING "TO COME TOGETHER") BRINGS TOGETHER FAMILIES AND EDUCATORS TO FACILITATE THEIR RECONNECTION TO HALOA (THE FIRST KALO PLANT AND ELDER SIBLING OF THE HAWAIIAN PEOPLE), EACH OTHER, AND OUR HOMELAND IN ORDER TO CELEBRATE, INSPIRE, AND ORGANIZE THE REGENERATION OF OUR COMMUNITY AROUND THE CULTURAL PRACTICES OF POI MAKING. THE PRIMARY COMPONENT OF THIS PROGRAM IS A MULTI-MONTH PROGRAM FOR A COHORT OF KAILUA-CONNECTED FAMILIES AND EDUCATORS, CENTERED AROUND LEARNING AND PERPETUATING THE PROCESS OF GROWING, HARVESTING, PREPARING, AND POUNDING KALO INTO POI. PARTICIPATION IS BY INVITATION ONLY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Maya Saffery President | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $0 |
Dawn Mahi Co-Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Kahikina DE Silva Co-Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Julie Kaomea Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Joel Peralto Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Heidi Guth Director | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $52,500 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $749,411 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $801,911 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $27,054 |
Investment income | $167 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$2,741 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $826,391 |
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. | $99,831 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $35,939 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $136,883 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $22,155 |
Payroll taxes | $25,146 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $20,790 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $50,173 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,906 |
Office expenses | $7,546 |
Information technology | $471 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $2,100 |
Travel | $700 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $4,054 |
Interest | $200 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $405 |
Insurance | $11,753 |
All other expenses | $361 |
Total functional expenses | $424,641 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $15,010 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $764,692 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $20 |
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 | $5,093 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $784,815 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $7,127 |
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 | $755 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $7,882 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $654,536 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $122,397 |
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 | $784,815 |