Aha Punana Leo is located in Hilo, HI. The organization was established in 1984. According to its NTEE Classification (A70) the organization is classified as: Humanities, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Aha Punana Leo employed 95 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Aha Punana Leo 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, Aha Punana Leo generated $6.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.8m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 2.2% per year over the past 7 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
OPERATING AND ADMINISTERING HAWAII MEDIUM SCHOOLS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SCHOOL OPERATIONS: IN 2021, 'AHA PUNANA LEO ADMINISTERED 13 PRESCHOOLS PROGRAMS STATEWIDE, CO-ADMINISTERED WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND UNIVERSITY SYSTEM, KINDERGARTEN THROUGH GRADE 12 HAWAII MEDIUM PROGRAMS. SERVICE APPROXIMATELY 298 PRESCHOOLERS, AND 500 KINDERGARTENERS THROUGH 12TH-GRADE STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES. WE SERVE APPROXIMATELY 5,000 INDIVIDUALS.
COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING: ADMINISTERED VARIOUS PROGRAMS IN THE BROADER COMMUNITY TO RAISE AWARENESS FOR, AND FOSTER LEARNING OF, TRADITIONAL HAWAIIAN KNOWLEDGE AND LANGUAGE FLUENCY, INCLUDING ON-LINE HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE CLASSES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Ka'iulani Laeha CEO | Officer | 40 | $136,164 |
K Sean Kekina COO | Officer | 40 | $103,324 |
Kauanoe Kamana President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Malia 'alohilani Rogers Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
R Keawe Lopes Jr Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Ki'ope Raymond Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Ic Construction Inc Construction | 12/30/21 | $817,822 |
Kama'aina Janitorial Maintenance Janitorial | 12/30/21 | $106,532 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $1,718,323 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,184,204 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,902,527 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,910,711 |
Investment income | $76,126 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $397,337 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $165,586 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $6,915,753 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $660,914 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $74,619 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $264,609 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $60,021 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $2,199,981 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $25,839 |
Other employee benefits | $338,558 |
Payroll taxes | $186,209 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $50,139 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $5,286 |
Fees for services: Other | $318,908 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $190,748 |
Information technology | $31,753 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $530,413 |
Travel | $16,208 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,201 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $190,145 |
Insurance | $92,119 |
All other expenses | $247 |
Total functional expenses | $5,781,973 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,396,696 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $678,396 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $1,057,738 |
Accounts receivable, net | $362,900 |
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 | $60,941 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $9,428,240 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $9,870,283 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $20,051 |
Total assets | $23,875,245 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $495,372 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $156,137 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $33,692 |
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 | $685,201 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $17,714,100 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $5,475,944 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $23,875,245 |
Over the last fiscal year, Aha Punana Leo has awarded $660,914 in support to 3 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
KE KULA 'O NAWAHIOKALANI'OPU'UIKI LAB PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL PURPOSE: SUPPORT | $529,325 |
KE KULA NIIHAU O KEKAHAPUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL PURPOSE: SUPPORT | $123,606 |
UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII PURPOSE: SUPPORT | $7,983 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Aha Punana Leo has recieved totaling $360,321.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Tides Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: HEALTHY INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES | $200,000 |
Ndn Collective Inc Rapid City, SD PURPOSE: COMMUNITY SELF-DETERMINATION | $100,000 |
First Hawaiian Foundation Honolulu, HI PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE RENOVATION OF A FACILITY TO EXPAND HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAM. | $25,000 |
First Hawaiian Foundation Honolulu, HI PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE RENOVATION OF A FACILITY TO EXPAND HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAM. | $25,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES | $10,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $321 |
Beg. Balance | $2,283,502 |
Earnings | $267,651 |
Admin Expense | $5,286 |
Ending Balance | $2,551,153 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Ayn Rand Institute The Center For The Advancement Of Objectivism Santa Ana, CA | $17,620,667 | $17,085,722 |
Claremont Inst For The Study Of Statesmanship & Polit Philosophy Upland, CA | $14,003,298 | $9,466,224 |
California Humanities Oakland, CA | $2,781,512 | $6,891,682 |
Aha Punana Leo Hilo, HI | $23,875,245 | $6,915,753 |
Partners Asia Oakland, CA | $6,552,828 | $5,792,880 |
Get Lit Words Ignite Inc Los Angeles, CA | $1,330,397 | $2,322,954 |
Society For Creative Anachronism Inc San Jose, CA | $6,483,503 | $1,391,085 |
Asian Pacific Institute On Gender-Based Violence Oakland, CA | $515,688 | $1,708,443 |
Wang Mo-Jen & Wang Chou An-Yi World Chinese Literature Prize Foundati San Francisco, CA | $2,890,895 | $451,863 |
Kalani Honua Inc Pahoa, HI | $1,332,133 | $1,097,532 |
Chaio Hsin Chinese Language School Monterey Park, CA | $542,252 | $997,289 |
American Leadership Forum Sacramento, CA | $769,472 | $969,932 |