Hoa Aina O Makaha

Organization Overview

Hoa Aina O Makaha is located in Waianae, HI. The organization was established in 1996. According to its NTEE Classification (Z99) the organization is classified as: Unknown, under the broad grouping of Unknown and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Hoa Aina O Makaha employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Hoa Aina O Makaha 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 06/2022, Hoa Aina O Makaha generated $374.2k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $334.9k during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 1.9% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

HOA AINA O MAKAHA'S MISSION FOCUSES ON COMMUNITY SELF-RELIANCE, SUPPORTING FAMILY, AND PEACE-MAKING ON THE WAIANAE COAST.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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NA KEIKI O KA'AINA (CHILDREN OF THE LAND) - IS THE CORE PROGRAM OF THE ORGANIZATION, ITS PRINCIPLES ARE BASED ON THE TRADITIONAL HAWAIIAN VALUES OF MALAMA AINA: CARING FOR THE LAND AND EACH OTHER. RESOURCES AND PRACTICAL HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES ENHANCING CLASSROOM LESSON PLANS ARE OFFERED AS CURRICULUM. THIS PROGRAM HAS INSPIRED THOUSANDS OF MAKAHA ELEMENTARY STUDENTS FOR OVER 30 YEARS AND HAS ALSO BEEN USED AS A TEMPLATE FOR THE FARM TO SCHOOL GARDEN INITIATIVE POPULARIZED 20 YEARS LATER BY SEVERAL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THROUGHOUT HAWAII. KE ALA (THE WAY) - THE LEARNING CENTER WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1996 AS AN EXTENSION OF THE NA KEIKI O KA 'AINA PROGRAM TO VISITING SCHOOLS. KE ALA IS A CLASSROOM WITHOUT WALLS HOLDING SPACE FOR OVER 4,000 STUDENTS EVERY YEAR. A DELICATE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN HUMANS AND THE ENVIRONMENT IS OBSERVED BY BOTH PRIVATE AND PUBLIC SCHOOLS ALL OVER OAHU WHEN THEY LEARN HOW TO RESPECT THE LAND THROUGH HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES AT THE FARM. THE CURRICULUM HIGHLIGHTS THREE SUBJECTS: ANIMAL + PLANT CARE, CULTURAL HISTORY OF THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS, AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE SOLUTIONS. U-PICK (FARM TO BASKET EXPERIENCE) - GROWING YOUR OWN FOOD BECAME A POPULAR TOPIC IN 2020 WHEN THE WORLD WAS ON LOCKDOWN. THE FARMS SMALL YET MIGHTY STAFF CULTIVATED AND SOLD 400 LBS OF PRODUCE EVERY WEEK FOR ONE YEAR TO SUSTAIN WAIANAE COAST COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH CENTERS KEIKI PANTRY PROGRAM. THIS EMERGENCY DISTRIBUTION OF FOOD STOPPED AT THE END OF MAY 2021 AS THE FARM TRANSITIONED INTO THEIR THIRD SUCCESSFUL U-PICK EXPERIENCE. A TOTAL OF EIGHT DONATION-BASED EDUCATIONAL EVENTS TOOK PLACE WITHIN ITS PILOT YEAR OF OPERATING. GUESTS ARE WELCOME TO HARVEST FROM DESIGNATED FIELDS, ASSIST FARMERS WITH PLANTING, LEARN HEALTH BENEFITS/RECIPES OF WHATEVER IS IN THEIR BASKETS, AND TAKE STARTERS HOME FOR THEIR GARDENS. PLACES (PLACED-BASED LEARNING AND COMMINUTY ENGAGEMENT IN SCHOOL) AND PALS (PLACED-BASED AFTERSCHOOL LITERACY SUPPORT) PROGRAMS - THE WAIANAE COMMUNITY HOLDS AN INCREDIBLE WEALTH OF SPIRITUAL, CULTURAL, AND INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL. WHEN STUDENTS, THROUGH THE GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT OF COMMUNITY MENTORS, ARE CONNECTED TO THAT WEALTH INCLUDING ITS HISTORIES, STRENGTHS, AND CHALLENGES THEY LEARN TO LOVE THEIR PLACE AND THEIR PEOPLE. AND WHEN PEOPLE LOVE SOMETHING, THEY ARE MORE LIKELY TO TAKE CARE OF IT. THIS IS THE TRADITIONAL HAWAIIAN VALUE KNOWN AS ALOHA ?AINA, MEANING LOVE FOR THE LAND AND ITS PEOPLE. IT IS A PRACTICE THAT UTILIZES THE SKILLS AND TALENTS OF THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY, ALL RESPONSIBLY WORKING TOGETHER IN HARMONY, WITH A COMMITMENT FOR THE PRESENT AND A HEART FOR THE GENERATIONS YET TO COME.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Ai Tanaka
President
$0
Kelsey Thornberry
Vice Preside
$0
Lori Hieger
Treasurer
$0
Alicia Higa
Director
$0
Jasmine Joy Sarria
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $72,000
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$301,760
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$373,760
Total Program Service Revenue$265
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 $374,225

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Hoa Aina O Makaha has recieved totaling $52,265.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Aloha United Way Inc

Honolulu, HI

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING GRANT

$24,624
Johnson Ohana Charitable Foundation

San Rafael, CA

PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENT

$10,000
Dume Wolverine Foundation

Woodland Hills, CA

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION

$10,000
Friends Of Hawaii Charities Inc

Honolulu, HI

PURPOSE: THE PROGRAM IS CALLED U-PICK, AND IS DESIGNED TO FEED AND EDUCATE THE PEOPLE OF OUR COMMUNITY. WE OPEN THE FARM UP ONE DAY A MONTH, SO PEOPLE CAN HARVEST AND WASH THEIR OWN FRUITS AND VEGETABLES, HELP TO PLANT A FIELD THAT WILL BE HARVESTED LATER, AND SOAK UP THE NUMEROUS HEALTH BENEFITS THAT COME ALONG WITH OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES. PEOPLE WILL LEARN ABOUT GROWING FOOD, EATING HEALTHY, AND CONNECT TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS.

$7,500
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$141
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