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Nonprofit · EIN 20-3439855

MICRONESIANS UNITED BIG ISLAND

Tax-exempt · HILO, HI 96720

Financials

$86K$67K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of MICRONESIANS UNITED BIG ISLAND by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990-EZ$85,708$66,936$18,772$56,633$1,009$55,624
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$85,675
Investment income
$33

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$36,498
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$10,915
Printing, publications and postage
$222
Other expenses
$19,301
Program services (functional)
$59,654

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$37,665
Total assets, end of year
$56,633
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,009
Net assets, end of year
$55,624
Cash, savings and investments
$56,633
Gross receipts
$85,708

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MASAO DAVID UEDAPRESIDENT5$0
TULPE DAYTREASURER5$0
LAURIE REUNEYSECRETARY5$0
ANDREW POLLOIMEMBER5$0
EMMA MORIMEMBER5$0
THOMAS RAFFIPIYMEMBER5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 5451, HILO, HI 96720-8451
Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
PO Box 5451, Hilo HI 96720
Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
Tulpe Day, P O Box 5451, Hilo HI 96720
Signed the 990-EZ
MASAO DAVID UEDA, PRESIDENT
Phone
(808) 229-6613
Website
MU-BI.ORG
Return prepared by
CARBONARO CPAS & MANAGEMENT GROUP

Mission

TO EMPOWER THE LOCAL PACIFIC ISLANDERS FROM THE REGION OF MICRONESIA FOR GREATER SELF-RELIANCE, CULTURAL PRIDE, AND TO SERVE AS A BRIDGE TO EDUCATE THE LARGER COMMUNITY ABOUT THE RESPECTIVE CULTURES, AND OUR MUTUAL RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • EDUCATION WE EMPOWER OUR MICRONESIAN CHILDREN TO BECOME PRODUCTIVE, ETHICAL, AND POSITIVE LEADERS IN HAWAII AND THE REGION BY ENGAGING IN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND OPPORTUNITIES. 1.EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH: MU-BI CO-SPONSORS EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH PROJECTS TO DOCUMENT THE EXPERIENCES OF THE MICRONESIAN DIASPORA IN HAWAI'I. TOPICS HAVE INCLUDED DISCRIMINATION, FISHING PRACTICES, RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES, AND CHARTER SCHOOL FEASIBILITY STUDY. 2.HAWAII BOARD OF EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP: MU-BI ORGANIZES AND FACILITATED FOCUS MEETINGS ON BEHALF OF HAWAII BOARD OF EDUCATION TO HELP IMPROVE EDUCATION FOR ALL OF OUR KIDS. 3.BILINGUALISM TASK FORCE: MU-BI BOARD MEMBERS HAVE SERVED ON THE ADVISORY BOARD FOR DOE MULTILINGUALISM TASK FORCE TO HELP PRODUCE THE UPDATES TO THE POLICY 105-14 MULTILINGUALISM FOR EQUITABLE EDUCATION. 4.SCHOOL OUTREACH: MU-BI MEMBERS VISIT SCHOOL CAMPUSES TO PROVIDE CULTURAL TRAINING FOR TEACHERS AND ALSO PROVIDE MENTORSHIP, ENCOURAGEMENT, AND SUPPORT FOR MICRONESIAN STUDENTS. 5.PACIFIC YOUTH EMPOWERMENT FOR SUCCESS (PACYES): MU-BI HAS BEEN LEADING THE ANNUAL YOUTH CONFERENCE AIMED TO INSPIRE AND EMPOWER PACIFIC HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ON THE BIG ISLAND FOR COLLEGE, CAREER, AND COMMUNITY READINESS. 6.NAVIGATING SUCCESS ACADEMY: INITIAL PLANS HAVE STARTED TO ESTABLISH A MICRONESIAN CULTURE-BASED PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL. 7.SUPPORT REMATHAU ANNUAL GRADUATIONS: MU-BI LEADERS HAVE BEEN PART OF THE REMATHAU GRADUATION IN KONA, CELEBRATING THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF STUDENTS FROM THE OUTER ISLANDS OF YAP.
    Expenses $39,967
  • CULTURE WE PROMOTE AND CELEBRATE THE DIVERSE AND UNIQUE MICRONESIAN CULTURES IN HAWAII BY CO-SPONSORING ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT THE ISLAND AND THE STATE. 1.CELEBRATE MICRONESIA FESTIVAL: MU-BI CO-SPONSORS THE ANNUAL CELEBRATE MICRONESIA FESTIVAL IN HONOLULU TO CELEBRATE AND HONOR OUR OWN CULTURES AND PROVIDE A SENSE OF IDENTITY TO THE KIDS. 2.CULTURAL ENRICHING PROGRAM: AIM TO PROVIDE CULTURAL EDUCATION TO YOUNG MICRONESIANS.
    Expenses $3,579
  • HEALTHCARE MU-BI COLLABORATES WITH LOCAL HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS AND AGENCIES TO SUPPORT A HEALTHY AND SAFE COMMUNITY. 1.COFA HEALTH FEST: MU-BI HOST HEALTH CARE EVENT ANNUALLY TO HELP ENROLL PEOPLE INTO OBAMACARE HEALTH INSURANCE, GET FREE HEALTH SCREENING, EYE CARE, AND OTHER HEALTH RESOURCES. 2.HEALTH INSURANCE: MU-BI COSPONSORS ACTIVITIES TO HELP SIGN UP MICRONESIANS FOR THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT AKA OBAMACARE SPONSORED INSURANCE.
    Expenses $14,913
  • IMMIGRATION MU-BI COLLABORATES WITH THE COUNTY OF HAWAI'I IMMIGRATION INFORMATION OFFICE AS WELL AS THE COFA CONSULATE OFFICES ON OAHU TO FACILITATE COMMUNITY OUTREACH EVENTS TO EDUCATE COFA CITIZENS ABOUT THEIR RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AND TO INFORM THE COMMUNITY OF CHANGES THAT MAY IMPACT THEIR IMMIGRATION STATUS.
    Expenses $1,195

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-N on file

IRS record

EIN
20-3439855
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
2009
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$56,633
Income (IRS master file)
$85,708

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2024$85,708$66,936$56,633XML
990-N for 2023
Officer: Tulpe Day
December 31, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2022
Officer: Tulpe Day
December 31, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2020
Officer: TULPE DAY
December 31, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2019
Officer: TULPE DAY
December 31, 2019≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 20-3439855).

Questions about MICRONESIANS UNITED BIG ISLAND

What is the EIN of MICRONESIANS UNITED BIG ISLAND?
The employer identification number (EIN) of MICRONESIANS UNITED BIG ISLAND is 20-3439855.
Is MICRONESIANS UNITED BIG ISLAND tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2009.
Are donations to MICRONESIANS UNITED BIG ISLAND tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does MICRONESIANS UNITED BIG ISLAND 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 MICRONESIANS UNITED BIG ISLAND 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 MICRONESIANS UNITED BIG ISLAND last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of MICRONESIANS UNITED BIG ISLAND?
The 990-N for 2023 names Tulpe Day.
Who are the officers and directors of MICRONESIANS UNITED BIG ISLAND?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does MICRONESIANS UNITED BIG ISLAND have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $85,708, expenses of $66,936 and total assets of $56,633 at year end.

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