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 05/2022, Hui O Laka employed 7 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 05/2022, Hui O Laka generated $703.6k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $477.2k during the year ending 05/2022. 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
2022
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:
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HUI O LAKA PLANTED A NEW ORCHARD OF 100 KOKEE METHLEY PLUMS FOR RESIDENTS AND VISITORS TO ENJOY EVERY YEAR. FOR MANY YEARS, HUI O LAKA HAS SPONSORED TWO MAJOR INNOVATIVE INTERPRETIVE FESTIVALS. TYPICALLY HELD IN MAY, THE BANANA POKA ROUNDUP (A FOREST EDUCATION FAIR) WAS HELD VIRTUALLY THIS YEAR DUE TO THE ONGOING PANDEMIC. THE EO E EMALANI I ALAKAI FESTIVAL OF HAWAIIAN DANCE HONORS QUEEN EMMA'S 1871 JOURNEY TO THE UPLANDS THROUGH WAIMEA CANYON & KOKEE STATE PARKS TO ONE OF THE MOST SPECTACULAR VIEWPOINTS ON THE ISLAND. OUR 33RD ANNUAL EVENT WAS VIRTUALLY AS WELL.
HOL OPERATES THE KOKEE NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM AS THE PRIMARY VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER FOR WAIMEA CANYON & KOKEE STATE PARKS WITH NO GOVERNMENT FUNDING FOR ITS OPERATIONS. THE MUSEUM TYPICALLY GREETS 65,000 VISITORS ANNUALLY. THE STATE PARKS & THE MUSEUM WERE REOPENED AFTER THE PANDEMIC. THE MUSEUM IS AN INTERPRETIVE CENTER & FEATURES EXHIBITS ON THE NATURAL & CULTURAL HISTORY OF KAUAI, PARTICULARLY ITS FOREST FLORA, FAUNA AND THREATS TO THE NATIVE FOREST. THE 2,000 SQ FOOT EXHIBITION AREA IS CONTINUALLY REFRESHED.
WITH THE HELP OF SEVERAL GRANTS IN AID FROM THE HAWAII STATE LEGISLATURE, AND A CONSIDERABLE EFFORT OF DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS, HUI O LAKA HAS CONTINUED THE LONG-TERM RENOVATION OF THE HISTORIC CIVILIAN CONSERVATION CORPS (CCC) CAMP AT KOKEE. THE CAMP WAS PLACED ON BOTH THE HAWAII AND NATIONAL REGISTERS OF HISTORIC PLACES IN 1996. THE COMPLETED BUILDINGS SERVE AS HUI O LAKA'S ADMINISTRATIVE AND PROGRAM HEADQUARTERS AND PROVIDE OVERNIGHT ACCOMODATIONS FOR VOLUNTEERS AND RESEARCH SCIENTISTS. THE NEAR NINETY YEAR OLD BUILDINGS REQUIRE CONTINUING MAINTENANCE AND AN APPROPRIATE AMOUNT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S RESOURCES ARE DEDICATED TO ITS UPKEEP.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Laura Christine Faye Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $50,000 |
Frank O Hay Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Billi Smith President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kay Koike Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Myranda Wai Kuapahi Trustee | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Elizabeth Piccard Trustee | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $43,520 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $277,687 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $321,207 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $369,223 |
Investment income | $1,390 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $2,986 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $8,843 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $703,649 |
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 | $144,251 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $1,558 |
Other employee benefits | $24,549 |
Payroll taxes | $11,585 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $13,085 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $7,700 |
Advertising and promotion | $3,194 |
Office expenses | $2,226 |
Information technology | $429 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $16,035 |
Travel | $2,530 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $4,437 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $13,159 |
Insurance | $18,619 |
All other expenses | $27,595 |
Total functional expenses | $477,185 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $350,833 |
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 | $34,274 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $331,788 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $79,617 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $5,646 |
Total assets | $802,158 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $500 |
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 | $146,909 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $147,409 |
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 | $654,749 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $802,158 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Hui O Laka has recieved totaling $12,500.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Hawaii Council For The Humanities Honolulu, HI PURPOSE: HIHUMANITIES CARES ACT GRANT | $12,500 |
Beg. Balance | $64,506 |
Earnings | $6,112 |
Net Contributions | $9,000 |
Ending Balance | $79,617 |
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San Diego Society Of Natural History Balboa Park San Diego, CA | $60,370,200 | $12,766,850 |
Bay Org San Francisco, CA | $6,325,609 | $9,278,217 |
Santa Barbara Museum Of Natural History Santa Barbara, CA | $97,221,664 | $17,404,014 |
Curiodyssey San Mateo, CA | $14,661,519 | $5,379,792 |
Lindsay Wildlife Museum Walnut Creek, CA | $6,008,791 | $3,193,361 |
Western Center Community Foundation Hemet, CA | $24,993,368 | $3,288,370 |
Raymond M Alf Museum Claremont, CA | $9,777,754 | $821,131 |
Santa Cruz Museum Of Natural History Santa Cruz, CA | $1,845,112 | $811,663 |
Central Coast State Parks Association San Luis Obispo, CA | $480,951 | $614,852 |
Hui O Laka Kekaha Kauai, HI | $802,158 | $703,649 |
Lassen Association Mineral, CA | $915,649 | $314,925 |