Maui Pono Foundation
- Assets
- $1.2m
- Revenue
- $2.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Makawao, HI
- Founding
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 93-2930295
Organization Overview
Maui Pono Foundation is located in Makawao, HI. According to its NTEE Classification (M99) the organization is classified as: Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Maui Pono Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROVIDE DISASTER RELIEF TO INDIVIDUALS AND SMALL BUSINESSES, AS WELL AS COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE SUPPORT. ALSO, PROVIDE GRANTS TO LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDING SUPPORT THAT ALIGNS WITH OUR CHARTER.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE MAUI PONO FOUNDATION WAS CREATED TO HELP THE PEOPLE OF OUR COMMUNITY, BY THE PEOPLE OF OUR COMMUNITY.WE ARE COMMITTED TO ACCOUNTABILITY AND MAKING SURE YOUR DONATIONS ARE USED FOR WHAT THEY WERE INTENDED FOR, HELPING THE PEOPLE OF MAUI RECOVER AND REBUILD. THE MISSION OF THE MAUI PONO FOUNDATION IS TO HELP THE MAUI COMMUNITY RECOVER AND REBUILD FROM THE DEVASTATING AUGUST 2023 FIRES. SPECIFICALLY, OUR EFFORTS ARE FOCUSED ON IMMEDIATE RELIEF FOR INDIVIDUALS THAT HAVE EXPERIENCED A TOTAL LOSS OF HOME AND/OR BUSINESS, HELPING SMALL BUSINESSES REESTABLISH THEMSELVES AND SUPPORT INFRASTRUCTURE REBUILDING TO PREVENT FUTURE FIRE DISASTERS ON MAUI. ADDITIONALLY, WE LOOK TO SUPPORT THE REBUILDING OF HOMES LOST TO THE FIRES FOR FAMILIES THAT DON'T HAVE OR CANNOT AFFORD THE RESOURCES TO BEGIN AND COMPLETE THE REBUILDING PROCESS.THE MAUI PONO FOUNDATION BOARD MEMBERS ARE ALL MEMBERS OF THE MAUI COMMUNITY AND HAVE DEEP TIES AND KNOWLEDGE OF THE IMPACT THESE FIRES HAVE HAD ON OUR COMMUNITY. BY COMBINING OUR RESOURCES, WE HOPE TO BRING AWARENESS AND SUPPORT TO THOSE INDIVIDUALS AND BUSINESSES NEEDING HELP THE MOST. AS WE MOVE FORWARD, WE CONTINUE TO LEARN ABOUT THE ADDITIONAL NEEDS OF OUR COMMUNITY. WITH THE CONTINUED GROWTH OF OUR FOUNDATION, WE STRIVE TO EXPAND OUR MISSION TO HELP PROVIDE LONG TERM SUPPORT FOR SERVICES SUCH AS MENTAL HEALTH, BUSINESS COACHING/MENTORING, EXPANDED FIRE PREVENTION, REFORESTATION AND MORE.WE HAVE ISSUED OVER $1,042,500 IN INDIVIDUAL CASH GRANTS TO PEOPLE IN OUR COMMUNITY AFFECTED BY THE MAUI FIRES. WE WORKED WITH OUR FRIENDS AT FILLTHENEEDS.ORG AND PROVIDED A $5,000 GRANT THAT HELPED BRING 117 UKULELE STARTER KITS TO THE MAUI MUSIC COMMUNITY. WE HAVE PARTNERED WITH THE POSITIVELY KAI FOUNDATION BY DONATING $25,000 TO SUPPORT THE RAISING LAHAINA EVENT ON 10/21/23. WE HAVE WORKED WITH SLIMS POWER TOOLS IN KAHULUI TO PURCHASE AND DISTRIBUTE $20,000 OF TOOLS TO CONTRACTORS THAT LOST THEIR TOOLS IN THE FIRES. WE HAVE DONATED $114,000 TO ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDING RELIEF AND EDUCATIONAL SUPPLIES TO OUR COMMUNITY. WE HAVE AWARDED $296,799 IN SMALL BUSINESS GRANTS TO SUPPORT BUSINESSES REOPENING IN OUR COMMUNITY. WE HAVE DONATED $20,700 TO THE MLAM 'INA PROJECT TO PLANT TREES THAT WILL HELP CREATE A FIREBREAK AT LAHAINA INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Charles S Iverson President | OfficerTrustee | 30 | $0 |
Joel Navarro Board Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Debbie Arakaki Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5.25 | $0 |
Dylan Payne Board Director | Trustee | 2.5 | $0 |
Kyle Anderson Board Director | Trustee | 2.5 | $0 |
Molly Payne Board Director | Trustee | 2.5 | $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 | $2,526,979 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,526,979 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $30 |
| 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 | $2,527,009 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $143,714 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $1,054,406 |
| 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 | $8,690 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $2,200 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $75,197 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $255 |
| Information technology | $1,919 |
| 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 | $376 |
| All other expenses | $123 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,286,880 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,217,702 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $15,000 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $7,031 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $1,127 |
| 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 | $1,240,860 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $731 |
| 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 | $731 |
| 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 | $1,240,129 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,240,860 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Maui Pono Foundation has awarded $139,000 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
POSITIVELY KAI FOUNDATION PURPOSE: RAISING LAHAINA CHARITY EVENT ON OCTOBER 21, 2023 TO RAISE FUNDS FOR FAMILES AFFECTED BY THE FIRES | $25,000 |
HUI NO'EAU VISUAL ARTS CENTER PURPOSE: HUI NO'EAU'S ART WITH HEART: MAUI FIRE RELIEF PROGRAM IS FOCUSED ON STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY AND SUPPORTING RECOVERY AND RESILIENCE THROUGH DELIVERY OF ENRICHING, HANDS-ON ARTS EXPERIENCES FOR MAUI RESIDENTS OF ALL AGES, WITH A DIRECT FOCUS ON SERVING CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN LAHAINA. | $80,000 |
LAHAINA ARTS GUILD PURPOSE: DISTRIBUTIONS TO 80 ARTISTS INCLUDING NINE WHO LOST THEIR HOMES, AND STAFFING AND SUPPLIES FOR NUMEROUS CHILDREN'S POST-FIRE ART CLASSES. | $34,000 |