Vibrant Hawaii is located in Hilo, HI. According to its NTEE Classification (S99) the organization is classified as: Community Improvement & Capacity Building N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Vibrant Hawaii employed 17 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Vibrant 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 12/2023, Vibrant Hawaii generated $3.5m in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.2m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 102.2% per year over the past 3 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:
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VIBRANT HAWAI'I IS A GROWING COMMUNITY THAT COMMITS TO INDIVIDUAL AND COLLECTIVE 'AUAMO KULEANA TO INCREASE EQUITABLE OPPORTUNITIES TO BUILD WEALTH: A RESERVOIR OF HUMAN, SOCIAL, CULTURAL, AND FINANCIAL CAPITAL THAT WE CONTRIBUTE TO AND DRAW UPON. AN AFFINITY COLLECTIVE FORMED AROUND A COMMON VISION OF A THRIVING HAWAII ISLAND WHERE ALL PEOPLE HAVE CHOICE, VOICE, AND CONNECTION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE RESILIENCE NETWORK WHICH INCLUDES HUBS, ALLIANCE PARTNERS, COMMUNITY POINTS OF DISTRIBUTION, AND THE RESILIENCE TRAINING CENTER EMPOWERS RESIDENTS TO IMPLEMENT HYPER-LOCAL SOLUTIONS FOR COMMUNITY RESILIENCE. HUBS ARE POWERED BY TRUSTED COMMUNITY LEADERS WHO PROVIDE ACCESS TO SERVICES, PROGRAMS, RESOURCES, AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO IMPLEMENT PLACE BASED, CULTURALLY INFORMED STRATEGIES THAT INCREASE INDIVIDUAL AND ISLANDWIDE RESILIENCE.
OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES ARE COMPRISED OF OAKA: OPIO ALLIANCE FOR KULEANA ADVENCEMENT.
THE EDUCATION STREAM FOCUSES ON BRIDGING PATHWAYS FOR A SKILLED, FULFILLED, GLOBALLY ENGAGED, AND THRIVING HAWAII ISLAND COMMUNITY. IN 2023, ITS MAJOR ACTIVITIES INCLUDED SERVING AS LEAD AGENCY FOR COMMUNITY SCHOOLS, COMMUNITY-BASED RESEARCH TO EXPLORE INTERMEDIARY WORK BASED LEARNING INTEREST, AND COMMUNITY-BASED RESEARCH TO IDENTIFY BARRIERS AND OPPORTUNITIES IN CHILDCARE AND EARLY LEARNING ON HAWAII ISLAND.
THE ECONOMY STREAM ADVANCES ECONOMIC DIVERSITY THROUGH COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT. IN 2023, VIBRANT HAWAII LAUNCHED A 12-MONTH ART FELLOWSHIP WHICH FOCUSES ON INCREASING BUSINESS ACUMEN AND SUPPORTS MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING FOR ARTIST ENTREPRENEURS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Faylene Mahina Paishon-Duarte Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jennifer Zelko-Schleuter Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Davelyn Noelani Kalipi Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Alicia Spencer Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Rev Blayne Higa Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Caroline Landry Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $1,723,197 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,797,607 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,520,804 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $2,146 |
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 | $3,522,950 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $70,500 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $22,300 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $100,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $43,074 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $250,671 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $7,000 |
Other employee benefits | $16,736 |
Payroll taxes | $45,556 |
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 | $293,661 |
Advertising and promotion | $6,473 |
Office expenses | $71,662 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $13,356 |
Travel | $22,891 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $17,977 |
Interest | $108 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $4,126 |
Insurance | $2,400 |
All other expenses | $4,552 |
Total functional expenses | $2,203,591 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,251,790 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $466,721 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $396,067 |
Accounts receivable, net | $83,021 |
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 | $16,372 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $7,170 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $18,162 |
Total assets | $2,239,303 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $32,649 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $77,454 |
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 | $7,690 |
Total liabilities | $117,793 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,347,650 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $773,860 |
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 | $2,239,303 |
Over the last fiscal year, Vibrant Hawaii has awarded $12,000 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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HAWAII FARM TRAILS PURPOSE: SUPPORT | $6,000 |
HOLOHOLO MINISTRIES PURPOSE: SUPPORT | $6,000 |