Nonprofit · EIN 20-2565007
PAPAHANA KUAOLA
Tax-exempt · KANEOHE, HI 96744
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,256,538 | $1,274,151 | -$17,613 | $893,203 | $51,609 | $841,594 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,564,738 | $1,488,937 | $75,801 | $916,883 | $350,247 | $566,636 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,590,970 | $1,345,025 | $245,945 | $843,812 | $352,977 | $490,835 |
| December 31, 2022 | 990 (amended) | $1,207,063 | $1,211,065 | -$4,002 | $590,471 | $345,581 | $244,890 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,113,420
- of which government grants
- $626,020
- Program service revenue
- $139,162
- Investment income
- $64
- Net income from fundraising events
- $3,578
- Other revenue
- $3,892
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $199,537
- Other salaries and wages
- $561,643
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,014,728
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $18,785
- Occupancy
- $10,518
- Travel
- $15,036
- Depreciation
- $25,283
- Program services (functional)
- $922,822
- Management and general (functional)
- $351,273
- Fundraising (functional)
- $56
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $916,883
- Total assets, end of year
- $893,203
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $51,609
- Net assets, end of year
- $841,594
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $100,172
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $819,974
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $21,620
- Gross receipts
- $1,256,538
- Employees
- 40
- Volunteers
- 1,260
- Year formed
- 2006
- 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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAHEALANI MERRYMAN | CO-EXEC DIRE Officer | 40 | $90,000 | $15,558 |
| DONNA TUISAMATA | FISCAL MANAG Officer | 40 | $48,428 | $12,230 |
| NAYSHA SORIANO | FISCAL MANAG Officer | 40 | $30,609 | $3,343 |
| MATTHEW SCHIRMAN | CO-EXEC DIRE Officer | 40 | $30,500 | $0 |
| HALONA TANNER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT DOMINGO | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 | $0 |
| HAWLEY IONA | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 | $0 |
| HIILEI KAWELO | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAHEALANI MERRYMAN | CO-EXEC DIRE Officer | 40 | $89,802 | $8,628 |
| DONNA TUISAMATA | FISCAL MANAG Officer | 40 | $57,002 | $8,628 |
| MATTHEW SCHIRMAN | CO-EXEC DIRE Officer | 40 | $31,673 | $0 |
| HALONA TANNER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT DOMINGO | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HAWLEY IONA | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HIILEI KAWELO | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAHEALANI MERRYMAN | CO-EXEC DIRE Officer | 40 | $89,806 | $7,260 |
| DONNA TUISAMATA | FISCAL MANAG Officer | 40 | $56,498 | $7,260 |
| MATTHEW SCHIRMAN | CO-EXEC DIRE Officer | 40 | $30,500 | $1,178 |
| HALONA TANNER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT DOMINGO | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HAWLEY IONA | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HIILEI KAWELO | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2022: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAHEALANI MERRYMAN | CO-EXEC DIRE Officer | 40 | $89,819 | $6,804 |
| DONNA TUISAMATA | FISCAL MG SI Officer | 40 | $41,772 | $5,103 |
| MATTHEW SCHIRMAN | CO-EXEC DIRE Officer | 40 | $30,500 | $5,520 |
| JANINE SNEDICOR | FISCAL MGR T Officer | 40 | $8,175 | $1,656 |
| HALONA TANNER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT DOMINGO | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HAWLEY IONA | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HIILEI KAWELO | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 46-403 HAIKU RD, KANEOHE, HI 96744-3558
- In care of
- % MATTHEW SCHIRMAN
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- MAHEALANI MERRYMAN, C/O 46-403 HAIKU ROAD, KANEOHE, HI 96744
- Signed the 990
- MATTHEW SCHIRMAN, CO-EXEC DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (808) 447-7694
- Website
- WWW.PAPAHANAKUAOLA.COM
- Return prepared by
- JAY MIYAKI CPA LLC
Mission
PAPAHANA KUAOLA'S MISSION IS TO CREATE QUALITY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOCUSED ON ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION AND ECONOMIC SUSTAINABILITY FULLY INTEGRATED WITH HAWAIIAN KNOWLEDGE IN ORDER TO EXEMPLIFY A LIFESTYLE RESPECTFUL OF KANAKA, `AINA, AND AKUA. PAPAHANA KUAOLA IS A MULTI-FACETED PROGRAM SERVICING O`AHU AND MOLOKA`I THAT LOOKS TO ENSURE THAT THE FUTURE WE BUILD TODAY CAN ACTUALLY SUSTAIN US INTO TOMORROW. PAPAHANA KUAOLA BELIEVES IN THE NEED ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY WITHOUT SACRIFICING OURSELVES AND OUR `AINA; IN THE NEED ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY WITHOUT LITTERING OUR ISLANDS WITH NO TRESPASSING SIGNS; AND MOST IMPORTANTLY WE NEED TO DO IT IN A WAY THAT IS MEANINGFUL, IN WHICH HAWAIIAN KNOWLEDGE PROVIDES THE COURSE OF ACTION.
Program accomplishments
- `ILI`ILIKAUHALE PROGRAM - DEALS DIRECTLY WITH PAPAHANA KUAOLA'S 63-ACRE PARCEL BEING LEASED FROM KAMEHAMEHA SCHOOLS BISHOP ESTATE IN HE'EIA. THIS IS THE CENTER OF PAPAHANA KUAOLA'S EDUCATIONAL AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING, OUR ADMINISTRATIVE CENTER, AND A TEST SITE FOR ECONOMIC SUSTAINABILITY PROJECTS.Expenses $443,200 · revenue $61,242
- KUPUALAU PROGRAM - PAPAHANA KUAOLA'S CURRICULUM AND PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE THAT EDUCATES AND ADVOCATES FOR A HEALTHY HAWAI`I. PAPAHANA KUAOLA'S GOAL IS TO PRODUCE AND IMPLEMENT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND CURRICULUM THAT HONOR THE CONNECTION BETWEEN KANAKA, `AINA, AND AKUA. PAPAHANA KUAOLA'S PROGRAMS SEEK TO ADDRESS MODERN ISSUES AND BUILD PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS THROUGH HAWAIIAN KNOWLEDGE.Expenses $169,118 · revenue $2,340
- LELEKAMANU PROGRAM - PAPAHANA KUAOLA'S OUTREACH AND SERVICE PROJECT DIVISION ON O'AHU AND MOLOKA'I THAT ENCOMPASSES A VARIETY OF EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THAT OCCUR OUTSIDE OF THE AHUPUA'A OF HE'EIA. THESE INCLUDE FIELD TRIPS TO MARINE AND TERRESTRIAL CONSERVATION AREAS AND ACTIVE RESTORATION SITES, PARTNERING WITH OTHER COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS ON MALAMA 'AINA-BASED INITIATIVES AND PARTICIPATING IN NATIVE VEGETATION RESTORATION PROJECTS THROUGHOUT HAWAI'I AND THE PACIFIC. PAPAHANA KUAOLA'S GOAL IS TO TAKE THE LESSONS OF PAPAHANA KUAOLA TO THE WIDER COMMUNITY, WITH AN EMPHASIS ON RESTORATION PROJECTS THAT IMPROVE ECOLOGICAL, CULTURAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING.Expenses $309,144 · revenue $74,030
- HANAOLA PROGRAM - PAPAHANA KUAOLA'S SUSTAINABLE LIVING PROJECT. BUILT UPON THE LESSONS OF PAPAHANA KUAOLA, OUR GOAL IS TO PROVIDE A MODEL OF INNOVATIVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT THAT IS ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE AND CULTURALLY MINDED. EVENTUALLY, WE WILL LOOK TO THIS PROJECT TO SUSTAIN OUR EFFORTS IN `ILI`ILIKAUHALE, LELEKAMANU AND KUPUALAU WHILE PROVIDING MUCH NEEDED DIVERSIFICATION TO OUR ISLAND ECONOMY.Expenses $1,360
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 | 990 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
- 20-2565007
- 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
- 2008
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C40)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $893,203
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,256,538
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $1,256,538 | $1,274,151 | $893,203 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,564,738 | $1,488,937 | $916,883 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,590,970 | $1,345,025 | $843,812 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,207,063 | $1,211,065 | $590,471 | XML |
| 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 20-2565007).
Questions about PAPAHANA KUAOLA
- What is the EIN of PAPAHANA KUAOLA?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of PAPAHANA KUAOLA is 20-2565007.
- Is PAPAHANA KUAOLA tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2008.
- Are donations to PAPAHANA KUAOLA tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does PAPAHANA KUAOLA 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 PAPAHANA KUAOLA due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did PAPAHANA KUAOLA last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of PAPAHANA KUAOLA?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names MAHEALANI MERRYMAN.
- Who are the officers and directors of PAPAHANA KUAOLA?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $90,000 (MAHEALANI MERRYMAN, CO-EXEC DIRE).
- How much revenue does PAPAHANA KUAOLA have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,256,538, expenses of $1,274,151 and total assets of $893,203 at year end.
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