Aloha First, operating under the name Po Box 701, is located in Waimanalo, HI. The organization was established in 1997. 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. Po Box 701 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 06/2023, Po Box 701 generated $95.5k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 3 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (13.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $159.7k during the year ending 06/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY SUPPORT VIA SOCIAL ECONOMIC AND CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT THROUGH VARIOUS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
ALOHA FIRST PROVIDES CULTURAL HAWAIIAN EDUCATION IN LANGUAGE, ARTS AND NATIVE FARMING. OUR KAPUNA (ELDERLY) PASS ON THE HAWAIIAN HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE TO THE KEIKI (CHILDREN) AND ALL WHO VALUE HAWAIIAN CULTURE AND ARTS. IN ADDITION, TRADITIONAL TARO FARMING AS WELL AS CULTIVATING AND PRESERVING NATIVE HAWAIIAN PLANTS AND THE ARTS CONTINUES TO DRAW INTEREST IN OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY.
ALOHA FIRST PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS TO BECOME SELF-MADE ENTRENPRENEURS. WE CONTINUE TO ENCOURAGE & PROVIDE SUPPORT TO THOSE WHO ARE MOTIVATED ENOUGH AND HAVE THE SKILL-SET, INNOVATION, AND IDEAS TO BECOME SELF-MADE ENTRENPRENEURS.
ALOHA FIRST PROVIDES TRANSPORATION AND HEALTH & WELLNESS SERVICES FOR OUR ELDERLY (KUPUNA). THERE IS GROWING NEED IN OUR COMMUNITY TO SUPPORT OUR KUPUNA. FROM ASSISTING THEM WITH TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM THEIR DOCTORS APPOINTMENTS AS WELL AS PROMOTING HEALTHLY LIVING OPTIONS WITH EDUCATION. WE STRIVE TO COMMIT TO OUR KUPUNA AND GIVE BACK WHAT THEY HAVE CONTRIBUTED IN OTHER WAYS IN THE PRESERVATION OF NATIVE HAWAIIAN CULTURE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Dennis Kanahele Presidentceo | 0 | $0 | |
Regina Maikai Vice President | 0 | $0 | |
Tennille Kanahele Secretary | 0 | $0 | |
John Kirkley Treasurer | 0 | $0 | |
Keith Franks Director | 0 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $95,499 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
Other Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $95,499 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $0 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $631 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $67,397 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $676 |
Other expenses | $64,712 |
Total expenses | $159,656 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $2,290 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $398,263 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets or fund balances | $398,263 |