Nonprofit · EIN 82-1596718
HAWAII RISE FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · HILO, HI 96720
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $107,115 | $112,121 | -$5,006 | $15,002 | $10,023 | $4,979 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $82,050 | $145,954 | -$63,904 | $9,985 | – | $9,985 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $288,829 | $310,550 | -$21,721 | $97,342 | $23,452 | $73,890 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $107,115
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $8,590
- Other expenses
- $103,531
- Program services (functional)
- $73,994
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $9,985
- Total assets, end of year
- $15,002
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $10,023
- Net assets, end of year
- $4,979
- Cash, savings and investments
- $12,778
- Gross receipts
- $107,115
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Rapozo | Vice President | 2 | $0 |
| Kealani Canda | Treasurer | 10 | $0 |
| Kiana Vallente | Secretary | 2 | $0 |
| Jolene Vicario Hughes | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Breeani Kobayashi-Kuali'i | President | 10 | $0 |
| Alicia Sitan | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Jacky Tu | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Ke'olu Kailikea | Director | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleen Noah | Vice President | 2 | $0 |
| Tyler Kraker | Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
| Ke'olu Ka'ilikea | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Jolene Vicario Hughes | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Breeani Kobayashi-Kuali'i | President | 40 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BREEANI KOBAYASHI | PRESIDENT/ED Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $23,146 |
| COLLEEN NOAH | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JULAINE KEAMO | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| TYLER KRAKER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| KE'OLU KA'ILIKEA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JOLENE VICARIO HUGHES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 11 SILVA ST, HILO, HI 96720-4727
- Mailing address (990-N for 2017)
- 11 Silva Street, hilo HI 96720
- Principal officer (990-N for 2017)
- Kim Kimi, 11 Silva Street, hilo HI 96720
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Breeani Kobayashi-Kuali'i, President
- Phone
- (808) 557-2394
- Website
- hawaiiriseclasses.com
- Return prepared by
- KALEONANI LLC
Mission
The Hawaii Rise Foundations mission is to create opportunities for vulnerable, or moderate and low-income families, children and elderly by providing educational services, programs and support.
Program accomplishments
- Scholarships uplift communities, foster sustainability, and empower the next generation, whether through event sponsorships, program funding, or in-kind donations, creating real, lasting change across Hawaii.Expenses $56,544
- Community Events, whether its a workshop, fundraiser, or cultural gathering, each event is designed to uplift local families, and support small businesses, including financial literacy seminars, youth leadership programs, and community fairs.Expenses $17,450 · grants $17,450
- Kupun Elderly - As a care provider, we offer assistance programs such as care packs, workshops, and workshops for our elders.
- Hawaii Rise Foundation has been dedicated to cultural preservation initiatives, enriching communities and honoring Hawaiis heritage. Through our programs, weve empowered thousands of people, fostering connections to tradition, education, and community growth.
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-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 82-1596718
- 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
- 2017
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Food, agriculture and nutrition (K12)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $15,002
- Income (IRS master file)
- $107,115
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $107,115 | $112,121 | $15,002 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $82,050 | $145,954 | $9,985 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $288,829 | $310,550 | $97,342 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $369,177 | $365,300 | $207,729 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2017 Officer: Kim Kimi | December 31, 2017 | ≤ $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 82-1596718).
Questions about HAWAII RISE FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of HAWAII RISE FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of HAWAII RISE FOUNDATION is 82-1596718.
- Is HAWAII RISE FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2017.
- Are donations to HAWAII RISE FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does HAWAII RISE FOUNDATION 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 RISE FOUNDATION 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 HAWAII RISE FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of HAWAII RISE FOUNDATION?
- The 990-N for 2017 names Kim Kimi.
- Who are the officers and directors of HAWAII RISE FOUNDATION?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does HAWAII RISE FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $107,115, expenses of $112,121 and total assets of $15,002 at year end.
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