Nonprofit · EIN 65-1185517
HAWAII WILDFIRE MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION
Also known as HAWAII WILDFIRE ORGANIZATION
Tax-exempt · KAMUELA, HI 96743
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,561,187 | $1,058,777 | $502,410 | $863,187 | $20 | $863,167 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,063,134 | $779,144 | $283,990 | $360,757 | $0 | $360,757 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,441,919
- of which government grants
- $517,704
- Program service revenue
- $116,793
- Investment income
- $391
- Other revenue
- $2,084
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $286,523
- Other salaries and wages
- $240,149
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $578,772
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $34,623
- Occupancy
- $16,885
- Travel
- $57,268
- Program services (functional)
- $991,640
- Management and general (functional)
- $67,137
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $360,757
- Total assets, end of year
- $863,187
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $20
- Net assets, end of year
- $863,167
- Gross receipts
- $1,561,187
- Employees
- 16
- Volunteers
- 259
- Year formed
- 2002
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELIZABETH PICKETT | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $162,251 | $14,647 |
| ANDREA BARRETTO | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $99,728 | $11,609 |
| DAN DENNISON | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JACK MINASSIAN | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| M CAROLYN STEWART | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CODY WINCHESTER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAT DURLAND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TONY D GIBSON SR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK THORNE PHD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SOPHIA LUCZAK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TROY WHITMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELIZABETH PICKETT | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $114,006 | $8,404 |
| ANDREA BARRETTO | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $99,851 | $8,862 |
| DAN DENNISON | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JACK MINASSIAN | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| M CAROLYN STEWART | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CODY WINCHESTER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAT DURLAND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TONY D GIBSON SR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK THORNE PHD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 65-1279 KAWAIHAE RD STE 211, KAMUELA, HI 96743-8444
- In care of
- % J MICHAEL CASTILLO
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ANDREA BARRETTO, 65-1279 KAWAIHAE ROAD SUITE 211, KAMUELA, HI 96743
- Signed the 990
- ANDREA BARRETTO, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (808) 885-0900
- Website
- HWMO.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CARBONARO CPAS & MANAGEMENT GROUP
Mission
SERVE AS THE PRIMARY HUB OF WILDFIRE PREVENTION, MITIGATION AND PLANNING ACTIVITIES IN THE HAWAII PACIFIC REGION THROUGH PROACTIVE, COLLABORATIVE AND FORWARD THINKING PROJECTS.
Program accomplishments
- MITIGATION: PROVIDING TECHNICAL, SOCIAL, AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO COMMUNITIES AND LARGE LANDOWNERS TO MITIGATE WILDFIRE HAZARDS INCLUDING VEGETATION. EDUCATION & OUTREACH: INCREASE AWARENESS AND BETTER PREPARE PEOPLE AND NATURAL RESOURCES FOR WILDFIRE. FIRE SCIENCE COMMUNICATION: INCREASE THE UPTAKE OF BEST PRACTICES AROUND WILDFIRE MANAGEMENT AND MITIGATION FOR IMPROVED FIRE OUTCOMES.Expenses $991,640 · revenue $118,877
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
- 65-1185517
- 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
- 2004
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C36)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $863,187
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,561,187
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,561,187 | $1,058,777 | $863,187 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,063,134 | $779,144 | $360,757 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $207,528 | $392,280 | $76,940 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | 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 65-1185517).
Questions about HAWAII WILDFIRE MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION
- What is the EIN of HAWAII WILDFIRE MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of HAWAII WILDFIRE MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION is 65-1185517.
- Is HAWAII WILDFIRE MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2004.
- Are donations to HAWAII WILDFIRE MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does HAWAII WILDFIRE MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION 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 WILDFIRE MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION 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 WILDFIRE MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION 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 WILDFIRE MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names ANDREA BARRETTO.
- Who are the officers and directors of HAWAII WILDFIRE MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 11 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $162,251 (ELIZABETH PICKETT, EXECUTIVE DI).
- How much revenue does HAWAII WILDFIRE MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,561,187, expenses of $1,058,777 and total assets of $863,187 at year end.
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