Nonprofit · EIN 03-0385067
OIKONOS-ECOSYSTEM KNOWLEDGE
Tax-exempt · KAILUA, HI 96734
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $995,702 | $1,072,699 | -$76,997 | $311,058 | $4,739 | $306,319 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $922,590 | $989,821 | -$67,231 | $385,551 | $765 | $384,786 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $975,312
- of which government grants
- $67,524
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $17,773
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $14,865
- Other revenue
- $2,617
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $98,107
- Other salaries and wages
- $521,409
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $650,019
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $18,097
- Occupancy
- $11,358
- Travel
- $34,929
- Program services (functional)
- $725,208
- Management and general (functional)
- $267,114
- Fundraising (functional)
- $80,377
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $385,551
- Total assets, end of year
- $311,058
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $4,739
- Net assets, end of year
- $306,319
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $306,319
- Gross receipts
- $1,066,969
- Employees
- 15
- Volunteers
- 16
- Year formed
- 2002
- State of legal domicile
- HI
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICHELLE HESTER | CO-PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $68,094 | $6,804 |
| VALENTINA COLODRO MAILER | CO-PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $23,209 | $0 |
| PETER HODUM | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MOLLY HAGEMANN | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ALVARO JARAMILLO | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| RICARDO MATUS | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| TRINIDAD MENA | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 | $0 |
| NICK HOLMES | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICHELLE HESTER | CO-PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $68,400 | $4,409 |
| VALENTINA COLODRO MAILER | CO-PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $28,404 | $0 |
| TRINIDAD MENA | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $3,564 | $0 |
| PETER HODUM | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MOLLY HAGEMANN | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ALVARO JARAMILLO | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| RICARDO MATUS | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| NICK HOLMES | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 1918, KAILUA, HI 96734-8918
- In care of
- % MICHELLE HESTER
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MICHELLE HESTER, PO BOX 1918, KAILUA, HI 967348918
- Signed the 990
- MICHELLE HESTER, Co President
- Phone
- (831) 515-8558
- Website
- www.oikonos.org
- Return prepared by
- Mark Mumm CPA
Mission
OIKONOS STUDIES AND PROTECTS IMPERILED ECOSYSTEMS BY ENGAGING DIVERSE COMMUNITIES THROUGH INNOVATIVE SCIENTIFIC AND ARTISTIC COLLABORATIONS.
Program accomplishments
- Protecting Threatened Species:Leading critical studies on threatened species and applying this knowledge to create lasting protections.Expenses $321,119
- Conservation Solutions:Designing and implementing on-the-ground conservation and climate solutions with local communities to reduce threats facing wildlife and ecosystems.Expenses $303,186
- Improving Fisheries: Encouraging sustainable fishing practices by conducting social and biological research and facilitating dialogue about the impacts of overfishing on our communities and ocean wildlife.Expenses $60,093
- Other:EDUCATION & TEACHER TRAININGCreating life-long advocates of nature and capacity for sustainable livelihoods through formal education resources and partnering with diverse stakeholders for transformational change.Expenses $40,810
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 03-0385067
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2002
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Science and technology (U50)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $311,058
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,066,969
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $995,702 | $1,072,699 | $311,058 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $922,590 | $989,821 | $385,551 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $613,597 | $864,814 | $451,866 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 03-0385067).
Questions about OIKONOS-ECOSYSTEM KNOWLEDGE
- What is the EIN of OIKONOS-ECOSYSTEM KNOWLEDGE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of OIKONOS-ECOSYSTEM KNOWLEDGE is 03-0385067.
- Is OIKONOS-ECOSYSTEM KNOWLEDGE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2002.
- Are donations to OIKONOS-ECOSYSTEM KNOWLEDGE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does OIKONOS-ECOSYSTEM KNOWLEDGE file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of OIKONOS-ECOSYSTEM KNOWLEDGE due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did OIKONOS-ECOSYSTEM KNOWLEDGE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of OIKONOS-ECOSYSTEM KNOWLEDGE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names MICHELLE HESTER.
- Who are the officers and directors of OIKONOS-ECOSYSTEM KNOWLEDGE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 8 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $68,094 (MICHELLE HESTER, CO-PRESIDENT).
- How much revenue does OIKONOS-ECOSYSTEM KNOWLEDGE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $995,702, expenses of $1,072,699 and total assets of $311,058 at year end.
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