Merrie Monarch Festival
- Assets
- $1.9m
- Revenue
- $1.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Hilo, HI
- Founding
- 07/1995
- Data as of
- 06/2024
- EIN
- 99-0157105
Organization Overview
Merrie Monarch Festival is located in Hilo, HI. The organization was established in 1995. According to its NTEE Classification (A23) the organization is classified as: Cultural & Ethnic Awareness, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Merrie Monarch Festival 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 06/2024, Merrie Monarch Festival generated $1.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 16.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.0m during the year ending 06/2024. While expenses have increased by 11.8% per year over the past 5 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
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MERRIE MONARCH FESTIVAL IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT HONORS THE LEGACY LEFT BY KING DAVID KALAKAUA, WHO INSPIRED THE PERPETUATION OF HAWAIIAN TRADITIONS, NATIVE LANGUAGE AND THE ARTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE MERRIE MONARCH FESTIVAL WAS ORGANIZED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROMOTING AND PERPETUATING NATIVE HAWAIIAN CULTURE AND THE ART OF HULA. THE WEEK-LONG FESTIVAL INCLUDES ART EXHIBITS, A CRAFT FAIR, DEMONSTRATIONS, MUSIC PERFORMANCES, A ROYAL PARADE, AND A THREE-DAY HULA COMPETITION THAT HAS RECEIVED WORLDWIDE RECOGNITION FOR ITS HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE. THE ANNUAL FESTIVAL HAS LED TO A RENAISSANCE IN NATIVE HAWAIIAN CULTURE. THE FESTIVAL IS CONSIDERED THE WORLD'S PREMIER FORUM FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES TO DISPLAY THEIR SKILL AND KNOWLEDGE OF THE ART OF ANCIENT AND MODERN HULA.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Luana Kawelu President | OfficerTrustee | 80 | $0 |
Kathleen Kawelu Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Leinani Andrade Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Charles Aki Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Keegan Miura Director | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Wendy Waipa Director | Trustee | 1 | $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 | $161,698 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $161,698 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,259,006 |
| 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 | $1,420,704 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $104,450 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| All other expenses | $112,852 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,012,230 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,940,856 |
| 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 | $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 | $1,940,856 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| 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 | $1,940,856 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,940,856 |