2024-12-02T18:27:11-07:00 2023-12-31 990EZ 2023-01-01 882326505 ACTON DIGITAL INC Acton Digital Academy ACTO 8089545555 2855 East Manoa Road 105 157 Honolulu HI 96822 Wendy DaKroub Chairman 8089545555 2024-12-01 1 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z X X X X 501c3 19225 X 10669 8556 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 19225 0 0 10935 2550 890 1906 2944 19225 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 To provide a learner-driven education for at-risk, low-income, and Native Hawaiian youth, fostering independence, cultural pride, and personal growth while preparing them for future career and educational opportunities. The academy focuses on empowering students through personalized learning plans, real-world projects, and community engagement, creating a safe and inclusive environment that supports their unique educational journeys. Organization Name Transition: Acton Digital Academy formally changed its name to Kaulike Academy to better align with its mission and vision of fostering balance, resilience, and cultural pride among its students. This transition reflects the academy's commitment to serving Native Hawaiian youth and providing a learner-driven, culturally inclusive educational environment. Kaulike Academy (formerly Acton Digital Academy) Program Title: Learner-Driven Homeschool Co-Op for Underserved Youth Kaulike Academy operates as a homeschool co-op focused on supporting 17 underprivileged high school dropouts, empowering them to pursue education through personalized learning plans and hands-on, real-world experiences. Services Provided: Academic support, Hawaiian cultural education, and leadership development programs tailored to the unique needs of Native Hawaiian and at-risk students. Impact: Helped 17 students re-engage with education, fostering independence, self-confidence, and cultural pride. Relevant Information: Students participated in innovative after-school programs such as the Opio Pop Up Makeke, a youth-led entrepreneurial initiative, and Tech Savvy Teens, a program focused on bridging the digital divide and fostering intergenerational connections. Opio Pop Up Makeke After-School Program: Youth-Led Marketplace Services Provided: Students organized and ran a youth entrepreneurial market showcasing Hawaiian culture, with 26 vendors, 70% of whom were Native Hawaiian. Impact: Benefited over 200 community attendees, fostering entrepreneurial skills and community engagement among students. Reach: Enabled students to develop leadership, marketing, and business skills while promoting cultural exchange. Tech Savvy Teens After-School Program: Technology and Digital Literacy Services Provided: Delivered free tech support to over 500 kupuna (seniors) across the islands, focusing on digital literacy, telehealth, and mobile banking skills. Students also received professional development and digital certification training. Impact: Empowered 15 students with certifications and practical IT experience, boosting career readiness and self-confidence. Reach: Expanded services through partnerships with Connected Nations, UH West Oahu, and senior living centers. Summary of Achievements: Kaulike Academy has successfully helped 17 high school dropouts from underserved communities re-engage in education through a culturally grounded and learner-driven homeschool model. Through after-school programs like Opio Pop Up Makeke and Tech Savvy Teens, the academy has extended its reach to hundreds of community members, fostering intergenerational learning, cultural pride, and career readiness for the students it serves. 10000 10000 10000 Youssef Dakroub Executive Director 5 250 0 0 Wendy Awai-Dakroub Chairman 2 0 Sasha Kamahele Guide/Treasurer 10.00 500 0 0 Kanani Youart Board Member 0.5 0 Tim Faulkner Board Member 0.50 0 Brandon Askew Board Member 0.50 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 HI Youssef Dakroub 2855 East Manoa Road 105 157 Honolulu HI 96822 8089545477 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 NONE NONE 1 X 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 Schedule E, Part I, Line 3 We answered Yes because, while our organization primarily targets low-income, Native Hawaiian, and at-risk youth to address significant needs in these communities, we maintain a racially nondiscriminatory policy that ensures inclusivity. Our programs, including the opio makeke and our school, are open to all youth regardless of race, color, national, or ethnic origin. This policy is communicated through our website, social media, program brochures, and public announcements to ensure it is known throughout the general community we serve. By publicizing this policy broadly, we emphasize our commitment to providing equal opportunities for all students while maintaining a focus on supporting those from underserved backgrounds. Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16 The following are categorized as "Other Expenses" for the organization: Computer Laptops and Hosting: Provided to students without access to computers and the internet. Department of Commerce: Business licensing and franchise fees for affiliation with a mainland school. Insurance: Coverage for the school. Bank Service Fees: Associated with organizational operations. Parking: Expenses for employee parking at the school. We informed our new accountant that we did not file Form 990-EZ in April 2024. He said he would complete it, then got very busy and just informed us he did not file it.