Hawaii Forest Institute
- Assets
- $138.0k
- Revenue
- $144.0k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Ookala, HI
- Founding
- 01/2004
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 90-0108457
Organization Overview
Hawaii Forest Institute is located in Ookala, HI. The organization was established in 2004. According to its NTEE Classification (C36) the organization is classified as: Forest Conservation, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Hawaii Forest Institute 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 12/2021, Hawaii Forest Institute generated $144.0k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (7.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $156.6k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (6.6%) per year over the past 6 years. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE PURPOSE OF HAWAII FOREST INSTITUTE IS TO IMPROVE AND PROMOTE THE HEALTH AND PRODUCTIVITY OF HAWAII'S FORESTS THROUGH FOREST RESTORATION, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, INFORMATION DISSEMINATION, AND SUPPORT FOR SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH IN FORESTRY, REFORESTATION, FOREST SPECIES, FOREST HABITATS AND FOREST PRODUCTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
DRYLAND KAUPULEHU: PROVIDE SERVICES FOR THE DRYLAND FOREST RESTORATION AT KAUPULEHU
HONOLULU ZOO CHILDREN'S DISCOVERY FOREST: HFI AND HFIA ARE WORKING WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO CREATE THE HONOLULU ZOO CHILDREN'S DISCOVERY FOREST AT THE HONOLULU ZOO. THE EXHIBIT IS DESIGNED TO DEMONSTRATE CULTURALLY SIGNIFICANT HAWAIIAN PLANT SPECIES, THE SIGNIFICANCE OF PLACE, AND THE KULEANA OF MALAMA 'AINA BY INTEGRATING TRADITIONAL HAWAIIAN FOREST ECOSYSTEMS, FOREST STEWARDSHIP OPPORTUNITIES, AND INNOVATIVE LAND-BASED EDUCATION FOR RESIDENTS AND VISITORS.
PALAMANUI DRY FOREST PRESERVE: HFI IS WORKING WITH PALAMANUI GLOBAL HOLDINGS, LLC. TO OPTIMIZE FOREST HEALTH OF THE 53-ACRE PALAMANUI DRY FOREST PRESERVE IN NORTH KONA. JILL WAGNER, FUTURE FORESTS NURSERY IS COLLECTING SEED, PROPAGATING AND OUTPLANTING NATIVE SPECIES, AND OVERSEEING THE MAINTENANCE OF THE PRESERVE. AGRO RESOURCES IS PROVIDING WEED CONTROL, IRRIGATION, AND PLANT MAINTENANCE AND CARE ASSISTANCE.
KEAUHOU BIRD CONSERVATION CENTER (KBCC) DISCOVERY FOREST: THE KBCC DISCOVERY FOREST IS PROVIDING SERVICE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR VOLUNTEERS AND HABITAT AND FOOD FOR NATIVE BIRDS. USING CAPTIVE PROPAGATION AND RELEASE TECHNIQUES, KBCC IS REESTABLISHING SELF-SUSTAINING POPULATIONS OF CRITICALLY ENDANGERED HAWAIIAN BIRDS IN THE WILD. IN 2014, HFI WORKED WITH KBCC TO CREATE THE FIRST 1.8-ACRES OF THE DISCOVERY FOREST. AN ADDITIONAL 4 ACRES ARE BEING PLANTED IN 2015. EXPENSES 13,431. INCLUDING GRANTS OF 0. REVENUE 0 HAWAII WOODSHOW: TO PROVIDE MEMBERS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC WITH OPPORTUNITIES FOR EDUCATION, DIALOGUE, ADVANCEMENT AND IMPROVEMENT IN ALL ASPECTS OF THE HAWAII FOREST INDUSTRY. EXPENSES 6,218. INCLUDING GRANTS OF 0. REVENUE 0. PANAEWA ZOO DISCOVERY: HFI AND HFIA, ALONG WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS ARE CREATING NATIVE AND AGRO-FOREST DEMONSTRATION GARDENS AT THE PANA'EWA ZOO IN HILO. THE PROJECT IS PROVIDING EDUCATION, RECREATION, AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOR COMMUNITY RESIDENTS AND VISITORS. EXPENSES 2,000. INCLUDING GRANTS OF 0. REVENUE 0. GO NATIVE: GROWING A NATIVE HAWAIIAN URBAN FOREST: HFI IS WORKING WITH A COMMITTEE TO PRODUCE A VIDEO SERIES AND QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE ENCOURAGING PEOPLE TO PLANT NATIVE AND POLYNESIAN-INTRODUCED SEEDLINGS. HFI WAS AWARDED A DIVISION OF FORESTRY & WILDLIFE 8,978.92 GRANT FOR THE PROJECT. EXPENSES 4,885. INCLUDING GRANTS OF 0. REVENUE 0 MAHALO AINA (FUNDRAISING): GIVE BACK TO THE FOREST: IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE HFIA, THE GOAL OF MAHALO AINA IS TO EXPAND HFI'S COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS AND GAIN SUPPORT FOR THE PROTECTION AND PERPETUATION OF HAWAII'S FOREST ECOSYSTEMS. FUNDS RAISED THROUGH MAHALO AINA ARE HELPING TO SUPPORT: PROPAGATION, OUTPLANTING, AND LONG-TERM CARE OF PLANTINGS; SITE MAINTENANCE; CULTURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS; AND COORDINATION AND PROMOTIONAL ACTIVITIES. EXPENSES 907. INCLUDING GRANTS OF 0. REVENUE 0
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Peter D Simmons Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Travis Idol President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Nicholas Koch Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
William Yuen Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Wade Lee Director | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Heather Gallo Simmons Executive Di | Trustee | 20 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $24,768 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $27,229 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $80,018 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $132,015 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $12,000 |
| 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 | $144,015 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $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 | $2,330 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $35,079 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $85,468 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,439 |
| Office expenses | $287 |
| Information technology | $4,449 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Insurance | $3,766 |
| All other expenses | $304 |
| Total functional expenses | $156,635 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $132,477 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $309 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $5,169 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $137,955 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,618 |
| 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 | $2,618 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $135,337 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $137,955 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Hawaii Forest Institute has recieved totaling $105,456.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
American Forests Washington, DC PURPOSE: Plantings on Hawaii's Big Island | $65,000 |
Dorrance Family Foundation Scottsdale, AZ PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT KEAUHOU BIRD CONSERVATION CENTER DISCOVERY FOREST | $15,000 |
Aloha United Way Inc Honolulu, HI PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING GRANT | $12,456 |
Atherton Family Foundation Honolulu, HI PURPOSE: GO NATIVE: GROWING A NATIVE HAWAIIAN URBAN FOREST | $10,000 |
William J & Dorothy K Oneill Foundation Inc Cleveland, OH PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS | $3,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Save The Redwoods League San Francisco, CA | $200,210,693 | $55,128,090 |
Rainforest Action Network San Francisco, CA | $13,980,269 | $11,682,993 |
Stand San Francisco, CA | $4,770,896 | $8,673,815 |
Sanctuary Forest Inc Whitethorn, CA | $5,645,778 | $4,272,052 |
Plant-For-The-Planet Us Santa Fe Springs, CA | $1,359,518 | $4,893,706 |
Mongabayorg Corporation Menlo Park, CA | $7,180,663 | $6,871,045 |
Sacramento Tree Foundation Incorporated Sacramento, CA | $3,265,919 | $4,002,510 |
Parks California Sacramento, CA | $7,283,148 | $1,499,602 |
Fred M Van Eck Forest Foundation For Purdue University San Francisco, CA | $21,951,741 | $2,950,389 |
Golden State Natural Resources Sacramento, CA | $2,111,183 | $0 |
Redding Stem Academy Redding, CA | $1,799,335 | $2,791,757 |
Pacific Environment And Resources Center San Francisco, CA | $8,100,347 | $5,258,651 |