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 06/2022, Po Box 701 generated $202.5k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $235.3k during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 6.1% 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
2022
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 - Line 4a
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 | Trustee | $0 | |
Regina Maikai Vice President | Trustee | $0 | |
Tennille Kanahele Secretary | Trustee | $0 | |
Keith Franks Director | Trustee | $0 | |
John Kirkley Treasurer | Trustee | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $202,490 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $202,490 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
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 | $202,490 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $99,864 |
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 | $615 |
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 | $11,034 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $73,323 |
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 | $49,720 |
Insurance | $575 |
All other expenses | $154 |
Total functional expenses | $235,285 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $19,786 |
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 | $442,667 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $462,453 |
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 | $462,453 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $462,453 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Aloha First has recieved totaling $5.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $5 |
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