Nonprofit · EIN 46-3483417
GOING HOME HAWAII
Tax-exempt · HILO, HI 96720
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,675,383 | $1,885,165 | -$209,782 | $1,648,276 | $1,286,303 | $361,973 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $2,135,771 | $1,664,982 | $470,789 | $2,008,375 | $1,436,620 | $571,755 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $980,308 | $994,098 | -$13,790 | $1,914,848 | $1,813,882 | $100,966 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,170,290
- of which government grants
- $1,031,673
- Program service revenue
- $499,778
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from fundraising events
- $4,939
- Other revenue
- $5,315
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $249,272
- Other salaries and wages
- $468,472
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $887,182
- Professional fundraising fees
- $13,560
- Accounting fees
- $17,323
- Occupancy
- $549,242
- Travel
- $13,914
- Depreciation
- $27,278
- Program services (functional)
- $1,428,653
- Management and general (functional)
- $391,847
- Fundraising (functional)
- $64,665
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,008,375
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,648,276
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,286,303
- Net assets, end of year
- $361,973
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $90,904
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $361,973
- Gross receipts
- $1,684,027
- Employees
- 24
- Volunteers
- 43
- Year formed
- 2015
- 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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LESTER ESTRELLA | CEO/PRESIDEN Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $108,654 | $5,250 |
| MICHELLE MANALO | FINANCE OFFI Officer | 40 | $59,385 | $9,250 |
| KIMI LI PALACIO | PROG ADMINIS Officer | 40 | $53,827 | $4,598 |
| KEVIN HEDLUND | DIR OF OPERA Officer | 40 | $8,308 | $0 |
| DENISE PACHECO | CHAIR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMEE MILLER | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| LILINOE KAUAHIKAUA | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTIAN ALAMEDA | PAST TREASUR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| BRANDEE MENINO | INTERIM TREA Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| MICAH ALAMEDA SR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK PATTERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LESTER ESTRELLA | CEO/PRESIDEN Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $76,442 | $5,070 |
| KIMI LI PALACIO | PROG ADMINIS Officer | 40 | $52,386 | $5,054 |
| MICHELLE MANALO | FINANCE OFFI Officer | 40 | $42,964 | $8,470 |
| DENISE PACHECO | CHAIR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMEE MILLER | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| LILINOE KAUAHIKAUA | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTIAN ALAMEDA | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| MARILYN BROWN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LESTER ESTRELLA | CEO/PRESIDEN Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $67,019 | $5,639 |
| KIMI LI PALACIO | PROG ADMINIS Officer | 40 | $43,642 | $4,954 |
| MICHELLE MANALO | FINANCE OFFI Officer | 40 | $35,861 | $7,810 |
| DENISE PACHECO | CHAIR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMEE MILLER | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBRA CHING-MAIAVA | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| LILINOE KAUAHIKAUA | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTIAN ALAMEDA | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| MARILYN BROWN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 80 PAUAHI ST STE 207, HILO, HI 96720-3044
- In care of
- % LESTER ESTRELLA
- Mailing address (990-N for 2015)
- 54 Pilialoha Street, Hilo HI 96720
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- LESTER ESTRELLA, 80 PAUAHI ST SUITE 207, HILO, HI 96720
- Principal officer (990-N for 2015)
- Les Estrella, 54 Pilialoha Street, Hilo HI 96720
- Signed the 990
- LESTER ESTRELLA, CEO/PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (808) 491-2437
- Website
- www.goinghomehawaii.org
- Return prepared by
- CARBONARO CPAS & MANAGEMENT GROUP
Mission
WE FOCUS ON PROVIDING SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO JUSTICE-INVOLVED INDIVIDUALS IN HAWAI'I. OUR MAIN GOAL IS TO LOWER THE STATE'S RECIDIVISM RATE THROUGH REENTRY HOUSING AND RELATED SUPPORT.
Program accomplishments
- GOING HOME HAWAI'I PROVIDES THE ONLY FACILITIES ON HAWAI'I ISLAND DEDICATED EXCLUSIVELY TO SERVING JUSTICE-INVOLVED INDIVIDUALS. THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS BOTH REENTRY AND RECOVERY HOUSING (RRH) AND PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING (PSH) TO SUPPORT STABILIZATION AND SUCCESSFUL REINTEGRATION. PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED FOR LONGER-TERM STAYS TO ALLOW PARTICIPANTS TO PURSUE EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATION, AND PERMANENT HOUSING GOALS. IN HILO, OUR REENTRY AND RECOVERY HOUSING (RRH), ALSO REGARDED AS OUR PU`UHONUA WELLNESS CENTER (PWC) CONSISTS OF: PWC-M (9 MEN), PWC-M 2 (8 MEN), PWC-M SEMI-INDEPENDENT (5 MEN) AND PWC-W (8 WOMEN). TOTAL DESIGN CAPACITY: 30 BEDS. IN KONA, THE 3-APARTMENT BUILDING COMPLEX HAS A DESIGN CAPACITY OF UP TO 40 RRH BEDS ACROSS 10 TWO-BEDROOM UNITS, 10 PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING BEDS ACROSS 5 TWO-BEDROOM UNITS, AND 36 PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING BEDS ACROSS 9 TWO- BEDROOM UNITS. TOTAL DESIGN CAPACITY: 86 BEDS. PARTICIPANTS MUST BE RECENTLY JUSTICE-INVOLVED, EMPLOYED OR SEEKING EMPLOYMENT OR EDUCATION, ABLE TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY, AND MAINTAIN SOBRIETY. LIMITED AFFORDABLE RENTAL UNITS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE FOR INDIVIDUALS NEEDING EXTENDED TIME TO SECURE STABLE HOUSING. ACTUAL OPERATIONAL CAPACITY MAY VARY DEPENDING ON STAFFING, PARTICIPANT ACUITY, UNIT READINESS, FUNDING, AND SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS. THIS DISTINCTION ALLOWS GHH TO MAINTAIN QUALITY, COMPLIANCE, AND PARTICIPANT STABILITY RATHER THAN FILLING BEDS BEYOND WHAT THE PROGRAM CAN RESPONSIBLY SUPPORT.Expenses $653,369 · revenue $500,154
- GOING HOME HAWAII WORKS COLLABORATIVELY TO IDENTIFY REENTRY CHALLENGES, COORDINATE SERVICES, AND DEVELOP EFFECTIVE APPROACHES TO SUPPORT JUSTICE- INVOLVED INDIVIDUALS. GOING HOME HAWAII'S PROGRAMS PROVIDE CARE COORDINATION, CONNECTS PARTICIPANTS TO EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT RESOURCES, AND OFFERS REFERRALS TO MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE TREATMENT. IT ALSO PARTNERS WITH COMMUNITY SERVICE PROVIDERS TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT AND PROMOTE SUCCESSFUL REINTEGRATION.Expenses $725,705
- 9 MONTHS: WINDOW OF HOPE SUPPORTS LOW-INCOME, JUSTICE-INVOLVED WOMEN PARTICULARLY THOSE IMPACTED BY SUBSTANCE USEWHO ARE AT RISK FOR POOR BIRTH OUTCOMES. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES EDUCATION, SUPPORT, AND REFERRALS TO HELP PARTICIPANTS REDUCE OR STOP SUBSTANCE USE DURING PREGNANCY AND ADOPT HEALTHY LIFESTYLES FOR THEMSELVES AND THEIR BABIES. IT ALSO ADDRESSES THE IMPACTS OF TRAUMA BY EMPOWERING WOMEN WITH THE SKILLS AND CONFIDENCE TO BE EFFECTIVE, HEALTHY PARENTS WHILE PROMOTING COMMUNITY AWARENESS AND SUPPORT FOR MATERNAL AND INFANT WELL-BEING.Expenses $49,579
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 46-3483417
- 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
- 2015
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Crime and legal-related (I40)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,648,276
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,684,027
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $1,675,383 | $1,885,165 | $1,648,276 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $2,135,771 | $1,664,982 | $2,008,375 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $980,308 | $994,098 | $1,914,848 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $815,544 | $956,836 | $132,495 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2015 Officer: Les Estrella | June 30, 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 46-3483417).
Questions about GOING HOME HAWAII
- What is the EIN of GOING HOME HAWAII?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GOING HOME HAWAII is 46-3483417.
- Is GOING HOME HAWAII tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2015.
- Are donations to GOING HOME HAWAII tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GOING HOME 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 GOING HOME HAWAII due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did GOING HOME HAWAII last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of GOING HOME HAWAII?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names LESTER ESTRELLA.
- Who are the officers and directors of GOING HOME HAWAII?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 11 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $108,654 (LESTER ESTRELLA, CEO/PRESIDEN).
- How much revenue does GOING HOME HAWAII have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,675,383, expenses of $1,885,165 and total assets of $1,648,276 at year end.
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