2025-10-23T05:28:50-07:00 2024-12-31 990EZ 2024-01-01 863146206 AWILI AWIL 8088967782 PO Box 5371 Hilo HI 96720 David Urakami Director 8088967782 2025-10-22 1 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X X https://www.awilihawaii.org X X 0 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 100 100 100 0 0 0 0 100 100 0 0 100 100 Awili's primary exempt purpose is to advance education, workforce readiness, and community development through culturally grounded, place-based programs that empower youth, ohana, and communities across Hawaii Island. The organization operates exclusively for charitable and educational purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, by providing training, mentorship, and experiential learning opportunities that strengthen cultural identity, promote self-sufficiency, and contribute to a sustainable Hawaii. Provided career readiness training, mentorship, and certification opportunities (OSHA 10, CPR/First Aid, and Digital Literacy) for over 150 youth ages 16-24. Participants engaged in hands-on internships with County departments, UH Hilo labs, and local businesses, resulting in 100+ internship placements and measurable gains in employment readiness and self-confidence. 0 0 Engaged youth in environmental stewardship and STEM learning in collaboration with the Keauhou Bird Conservation Center and DOFAW. Participants learned about native species conservation, ecological monitoring, and leadership, cultivating a sense of kuleana (responsibility) for Hawaii's environment. 0 0 Supported the implementation of a five-week residential program serving 40 opio annually, combining cultural identity, higher education exploration, and workforce development. Awili contributed curriculum design and experiential learning components linking cultural heritage to college and career readiness. 0 0 Facilitated afterschool enrichment, mentorship, and social innovation training for over 100 high school students in Hilo and Kona. Participants developed leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving skills through peer-led projects and community service. 0 0 0 David Urakami Director 40 0 0 0 Vi Girbino Secretary 20 0 0 0 Brennan Pakani Treasurer 10 0 0 0 Andrew Frias Member at Large 20 0 0 0 Bryce Masuda Member at Large 40 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 HI David Urakami PO Box 5371 Hilo HI 96720 8088967782 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NONE NONE 1 X 10000 0 0 0 0 10000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10000 0 0 0 0 10000 0 10000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10000 0 X Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 8 Other revenue includes training fees, small community-based contracts, and unrestricted donations supporting program operations and youth stipends. Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16 Other expenses include facility rent and utilities for the Kaiaulu Hub, participant stipends, instructor fees for certification courses, insurance, and administrative costs essential to program delivery. Form 990-EZ, Part V, Line 35b Awili had no unrelated business income requiring filing of Form 990-T. Awili respectfully submits that the late filing of this Form 990-EZ was due to reasonable cause and not willful neglect. The delay resulted from administrative transition and changes in staffing following the organization's expansion of community programs and relocation of administrative operations to the Kaiaulu Hub in Hilo. During this transition period, key financial documentation and reporting responsibilities were being reorganized, causing an unintentional delay in completing the return. Upon recognizing the oversight, Awili immediately took corrective action by engaging professional accounting assistance, updating internal compliance calendars, and adopting a records-management system to ensure all future filings are submitted accurately and on time. Awili remains fully committed to transparency and compliance with all IRS and State of Hawaii reporting requirements and respectfully requests that any penalties for late filing be waived based on reasonable cause.