Hui O Laka is located in Kekaha Kauai, HI. The organization was established in 1954. According to its NTEE Classification (A56) the organization is classified as: Natural History & Natural Science Museums, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 05/2023, Hui O Laka employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Hui O Laka 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 05/2023, Hui O Laka generated $820.8k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $643.5k during the year ending 05/2023. While expenses have increased by 1.3% per year over the past 6 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
TO PRESERVE HAWAIIAN HISTORY & NATURE, SPECIFICALLY TO NURTURE THE CONNECTION BETWEEN PEOPLE AND KOKEE THROUGH INTERPRETATION AND STEWARDSHIP THAT ENGAGES ALL IN A SPIRIT OF APPRECIATION AND SERVICE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
HOL CONTINUES THE LONG-TERM RENOVATION OF THE 90 YEAR OLD HISTORIC CIVILIAN CONSERVATION CORPS CAMP (CCC CAMP) AT KOKEE WHICH IS ON BOTH THE NATIONAL & STATE REGISTERS OF HISTORIC PLACES. IT'S THE ONLY EXTANT CCC CAMP IN THE STATE & ONE OF THE FEW IN THE NATION. THE COMPLETED BUILDINGS SERVE AS HUI O LAKA'S ADMINISTRATIVE & PROGRAM HEADQUARTERS AND PROVIDE OVERNIGHT ACCOMODATIONS FOR VOLUNTEERS, RESEARCHERS, SCHOOLS & RETREATS. HOL IS INCREASING PARTNERSHIPS WITH CONSERVATION & EDUCATIONAL GROUPS TO PROVIDE RETREATS AND FOREST PRESERVATION ACTIVITIES IN KOKEE. HOL FOCUSED ON REROOFING 4 ROOFS AND EXTERIOR PAINTING OF THE MUSEUM AND THE CAMP. THE CAMP WAS MADE SAFER THROUGH A SERIES OF SMALLER IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDING GAS AND ELECTRICAL LINE UPGRADES.
HOL OPERATES THE KOKEE NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM AS THE PRIMARY VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER FOR WAIMEA CANYON & KOKEE STATE PARKS AS THERE IS NO GOVERNMENT FUNDING FOR ITS OPERATIONS NOR A PARK RANGER. THE MUSEUM IS OPEN DAILY AND FREE TO THE PUBLIC. THE MUSEUM TYPICALLY GREETS 70,000 VISITORS ANNUALLY. THE 2,000 SQUARE FOOT EXHIBIT AREA IS CONTINUALLY REFRESHED AND CONTAINS INFORMATION ON THE NATIVE FLORA, FAUNA AND GEOLOGY. NEWER EXHIBITS INCLUDE THE HISTORY OF THE KOKEE AREA FROM HAWAIIAN CULTURE TO ACTIVITIES IN THE PARK TODAY. A 24-SQUARE FOOT HIKING TRAIL MAP WITH DESCRIPTIONS OF EACH TRAIL IS POSTED OUTSIDE AND ACCESSIBLE 24 HOURS A DAY. THE EXTERIOR OF THE MUSEUM WAS PAINTED THIS YEAR.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Laura Christine Faye Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $60,000 |
Lisa Fleming Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Frank O Hay Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Kay Koike Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Neil Navratil Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Laura Nishek Trustee | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $24,000 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $271,058 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $108,845 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $295,058 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $450,872 |
Investment income | $4,909 |
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 | $820,776 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $192,741 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $2,240 |
Other employee benefits | $41,480 |
Payroll taxes | $16,192 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $13,832 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $1,834 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $3,024 |
Office expenses | $2,263 |
Information technology | $2,379 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $20,842 |
Travel | $54,679 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $3,994 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $14,323 |
Insurance | $18,556 |
All other expenses | $16,035 |
Total functional expenses | $643,527 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $293,458 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
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 | $46,552 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $438,473 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $173,409 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $6,151 |
Total assets | $958,043 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $672 |
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 | $143,211 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $143,883 |
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 | $814,160 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $958,043 |