Nonprofit · EIN 45-2534694
HAWAII INSTITUTE OF PACIFIC AGRICULTURE
Tax-exempt · KAPAAU, HI 96755
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,112,961 | $792,409 | $320,552 | $1,243,753 | $285,837 | $957,916 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,308,976 | $1,030,785 | $278,191 | $1,007,271 | $369,907 | $637,364 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,006,636
- of which government grants
- $485,063
- Program service revenue
- $104,372
- Investment income
- $1,953
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $179,561
- Other salaries and wages
- $103,791
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $316,996
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $1,119
- Accounting fees
- $33,982
- Occupancy
- $71,799
- Travel
- $11,138
- Depreciation
- $13,905
- Program services (functional)
- $566,946
- Management and general (functional)
- $174,935
- Fundraising (functional)
- $50,528
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,007,271
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,243,753
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $285,837
- Net assets, end of year
- $957,916
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $59,955
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $381,520
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $576,396
- Gross receipts
- $1,112,961
- Employees
- 6
- Volunteers
- 12
- Year formed
- 2014
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DASHIELL KUHR | CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $83,479 | $6,578 |
| ERIKA KUHR | CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $77,140 | $12,364 |
| ASHLEY LUKENS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| GAYLE YAMASAKE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| BENNETT DORRANCE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| HOLLY ALGOOD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.35 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DASHIELL KUHR | CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $83,447 | $6,048 |
| ERIKA KUHR | CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $83,855 | $0 |
| GAYLE YAMASAKE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ASHLEY LUKENS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BENNETT DORRANCE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NANCY REDFEATHER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| R MAKANA CHAI RISSER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 497, KAPAAU, HI 96755-0497
- Mailing address (990-N for 2016)
- PO Box 497, Kapaau HI 96755
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- DASHIELL KUHR, PO BOX 497, KAPAAU, HI 96755
- Principal officer (990-N for 2016)
- Lauren Ruotolo, PO Box 497, Kapaau HI 96755
- Signed the 990
- ASHLEY LUKENS, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (808) 889-6316
- Website
- www.hipagriculture.org
- Return prepared by
- CARBONARO CPAS & MANAGEMENT GROUP
Mission
THE HAWAII INSTITUTE OF PACIFIC AGRICULTURE (HIP AG) IS A CONSCIOUS MOVEMENT OF INSPIRED INDIVIDUALS LIVING A MODEL OF SUSTAINABILITY THROUGH DIRECT ENGAGEMENT WITH THE EARTH AND SERVICE TO YOUTH AND COMMUNITIES. LOCATED IN BEAUTIFUL, HISTORIC NORTH KOHALA, HIP AG IS A GROWING COMMUNITY THAT CULTIVATES A DIVERSE COLLECTION OF POLYNESIAN CROPS AND OPERATES AS AN EDUCATIONAL SITE OFFERING SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE COURSES, YOUTH PROGRAMMING, COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS. THROUGH FARMING AND HANDS-ON EDUCATION, HIP AGRICULTURE IS PIONEERING A NEW PARADIGM OF CONSCIOUS AGRICULTURE THAT HONORS INDIGENOUS WISDOM, FOOD SOVEREIGNTY, AND THE TRANSFORMATIONAL POWER OF RETURNING TO THE LAND. HIP AG'S MISSION IS TO PRACTICE AND TEACH REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS. HIP AG'S VISION IS TO HEAL AND INSPIRE HAWAII THROUGH RESILIENT AGRICULTURE EDUCATION. HIP AG'S VALUES AND GUIDING PRINCIPLES ARE: 1. PRACTICE TRADITIONAL PACIFIC AGRICULTURE THAT PRODUCES FOOD AND MEDICINE. 2. PROVIDE EXP
Program accomplishments
- THE HAWAII INSTITUTE OF PACIFIC AGRICULTURE (HIP AG) FARM PROGRAM PRACTICES A VARIETY OF FARMING METHODS, INCLUDING MARKET GARDENING, AGROFORESTRY SYSTEMS, TROPICAL PERMACULTURE TECHNIQUES AND MORE. THE FARM SERVES AS AN EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION SITE AND MODEL FOR REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURAL SYSTEMS. THE GOAL IS TO INSPIRE AND GROW THE NEXT GENERATION OF FARMERS. HIP AG IS ON A MISSION TO RESTORE FOOD SOVEREIGNTY TO THE ISLANDS OF HAWAII. HIP AG FEELS THAT INCREASING ACCESS AND SHARING PLANT STARTS OF THESE FOOD SECURITY CROPS ARE CRUCIAL PARTS OF THE SOLUTION. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)Expenses $406,803 · revenue $90,104
- HIP AG'S YOUTH EDUCATION PROGRAM HOSTS FARM FIELD TRIPS TO YOUTH THAT TEACHES ABOUT CANOE CROPS, HARVESTING FRESH FRUIT, TASTING OF NEW FOODS, ORGANIC GARDENING, NUTRITION, MINDFULNESS, LEADERSHIP SKILLS, AND LO'I KALO STREAM RESTORATION. HIP AG PARTNERS WITH KOHALA HIGH SCHOOL TO SUPPORT THEIR SCHOOL FARM AND CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION LINES WITH TEACHING, GARDENING, ORCHARD CARE, BEING A COMMUNITY ADVISOR, SUPPORTING GARDEN TO CAFETERIA PROGRAM, HOSTING SENIOR INTERNSHIPS, AND FEEDING STUDENTS FARM TO TABLE MEALS AND BEVERAGES. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)Expenses $131,182
- SOIL HEALTH CONSERVATION & INNOVATION PROGRAM AIMS TO CONDUCT 12 SOIL HEALTH DEMONSTRATION TRIALS (SHDTS) ACROSS HAWAII ISLAND, FOCUSING ON EVALUATING THE SOIL HEALTH, AGRONOMIC PRODUCTIVITY, ECONOMIC, AND SOCIAL IMPACTS OF INTEGRATING REGENERATIVE PRACTICES INTO PRODUCTION SYSTEMS FOR STAPLE CROPS. THESE TRIALS WILL ASSESS THE IMPACTS OF INCORPORATING BIOFUMIGANT COVER CROPS, SOIL CARBON AMENDMENTS (COMPOST + BIOCHAR), AND TRADITIONAL POLYNESIAN POLYCULTURE TECHNIQUES INTO PRODUCTION MODELS FOR HIGH DISTURBANCE CROPS SUCH AS TARO, SWEET POTATO, AND BANANA. THE DATA FROM THE TRIALS WILL BE COMPILED AND ANALYZED, RESULTING IN SPECIFIC AND ACTIONABLE RECOMMENDATIONS TO PRODUCERS, FACILITATING INCREASED ADOPTION OF THESE PRACTICES.Expenses $28,961 · revenue $14,268
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
- 45-2534694
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2014
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C60)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,243,753
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,112,961
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,112,961 | $792,409 | $1,243,753 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,308,976 | $1,030,785 | $1,007,271 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $668,711 | $734,168 | $348,498 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2016 Officer: Lauren Ruotolo | December 31, 2016 | ≤ $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 45-2534694).
Questions about HAWAII INSTITUTE OF PACIFIC AGRICULTURE
- What is the EIN of HAWAII INSTITUTE OF PACIFIC AGRICULTURE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of HAWAII INSTITUTE OF PACIFIC AGRICULTURE is 45-2534694.
- Is HAWAII INSTITUTE OF PACIFIC AGRICULTURE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
- Are donations to HAWAII INSTITUTE OF PACIFIC AGRICULTURE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does HAWAII INSTITUTE OF PACIFIC AGRICULTURE 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 HAWAII INSTITUTE OF PACIFIC AGRICULTURE 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 HAWAII INSTITUTE OF PACIFIC AGRICULTURE 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 HAWAII INSTITUTE OF PACIFIC AGRICULTURE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names DASHIELL KUHR.
- Who are the officers and directors of HAWAII INSTITUTE OF PACIFIC AGRICULTURE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 6 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $83,479 (DASHIELL KUHR, CEO).
- How much revenue does HAWAII INSTITUTE OF PACIFIC AGRICULTURE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,112,961, expenses of $792,409 and total assets of $1,243,753 at year end.
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