Nonprofit · EIN 20-0040349
SUSTAIN HAWAII
Tax-exempt · WAIMANALO, HI 96795
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $114,541 | $74,860 | $39,681 | $82,975 | – | $82,975 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $390,581 | $464,780 | -$74,199 | $43,294 | $0 | $43,294 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $114,541
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $766
- Other expenses
- $74,094
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $43,294
- Total assets, end of year
- $82,975
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $82,975
- Cash, savings and investments
- $82,975
- Gross receipts
- $114,541
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Vaccarello | Executive Dir. | 40 | $0 |
| Ramsay Taum | Chairman | 10 | $0 |
| Randy Freitas | Director | 10 | $0 |
| Theodore Radovich | Treasurer | 10 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Vaccarello | Executive Dir. Trustee or director | 40 | $0 |
| Ramsay Taum | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Randy Freitas | Director Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Theodore Radovich | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 41-902 KAULUKANU ST, WAIMANALO, HI 96795-1430
- In care of
- % KEVIN M VACCARELLO
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Kevin Vaccarello, Executive Director
- Phone
- (808) 739-5200
- Return prepared by
- BOOKKEEPER360
Mission
We're dedicated to helping transform our islands' capacity for enduring self-reliance by balancing ecological socio-cultural and economic needs through community education, innovative practice and advocacy.
Program accomplishments
- Sustain Hawaii began successful implementation of a 3-year cultural preservation grant for native, medicinal plants from the Administration for Native Americans. We've also continued assisting our indigenous population and vulnerable community members with systems-based health & wellness education, including hands-on learning creating nutrient rich growing medium, planting/harvesting nutrient dense fruits, vegetables, herbs, spices, nuts and seeds, food prep and value-add production, culinary skills, daily nutrient tracking and gap analyses, etc.
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-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 20-0040349
- 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
- 2005
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B03)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $82,975
- Income (IRS master file)
- $114,541
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $114,541 | $74,860 | $82,975 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $390,581 | $464,780 | $43,294 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $403,744 | $319,020 | $117,493 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | 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 20-0040349).
Questions about SUSTAIN HAWAII
- What is the EIN of SUSTAIN HAWAII?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SUSTAIN HAWAII is 20-0040349.
- Is SUSTAIN HAWAII tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2005.
- Are donations to SUSTAIN HAWAII tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SUSTAIN HAWAII 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 SUSTAIN HAWAII 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 SUSTAIN HAWAII last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
- Who are the officers and directors of SUSTAIN HAWAII?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does SUSTAIN HAWAII have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $114,541, expenses of $74,860 and total assets of $82,975 at year end.
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