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Nonprofit · EIN 87-2437523

KAHALUU KUAHEWA

Tax-exempt · KAILUA KONA, HI 96740

Financials

$264K$174K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of KAHALUU KUAHEWA by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$264,425$173,621$90,804$155,794$63,576$92,218
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$263,910
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$438
Other revenue
$77

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$57,793
Other salaries and wages
$39,729
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$107,102
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$3,089
Travel
$3,522
Program services (functional)
$141,624
Management and general (functional)
$26,642
Fundraising (functional)
$5,355

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$32,472
Total assets, end of year
$155,794
Total liabilities, end of year
$63,576
Net assets, end of year
$92,218
Net assets without donor restrictions
$92,218
Gross receipts
$264,425
Employees
2
Volunteers
250
Year formed
2021
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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
JESSE KAHOONEIEXECUTIVE DI
Trustee or director, Officer
40$55,056$2,737
JUSTIN KELIPAAKAUAPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
ANNE MEHEULAVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
KANANI ENOSSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
ASHLEY OBREYTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
KEAHI TOMASDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
74-207 ILILOA ST, KAILUA KONA, HI 96740-3304
In care of
% JESSE KAHOONEI
Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
PO BOX 837, KAILUA KONA HI 96745
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
JESSE KAHOONEI, PO BOX 837, KAILUA KONA, HI 96745
Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
JESSE KAHOONEI, PO BOX 837, KAILUA KONA HI 96745
Signed the 990
JESSE KAHOONEI, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(908) 591-3420
Return prepared by
CARBONARO CPAS & MANAGEMENT GROUP

Mission

OUR MISSION IS TO UPLIFT THE COLLECTIVE OF AINA (LAND), COMMUNITY, AND CULTURE, AND PRESERVE ANCESTRAL KNOWLEDGE BY RECONNECTING PEOPLE TO THE LAND. WE DO THIS THROUGH INDIGENOUS GRASSROOTS INITIATIVES, SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE, AND REFORESTATION OF NATIVE PLANTS, COMBATING CLIMATE CHANGE AND PRESERVING NATIVE ECOSYSTEMS. THROUGH AINA-BASED LEARNING, WE OFFER OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN TRADITIONAL HAWAIIAN PRACTICES, SUPPORT LOCAL FOOD PRODUCTION, AND MAINTAIN OUR ISLANDS' UNIQUE BIODIVERSITY.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • WE AIM TO SUPPORT AND ENHANCE THE BIOCULTURAL RESOURCES OF THE FOREST AND AGRICULTURAL LANDS WITHIN THE MA UKA REGION OF THE AHUPUAA OF KAHALUU, TO PROTECT AND REVITALIZE THE NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES THAT ENABLE TRADITIONAL AND CUSTOMARY NATIVE HAWAIIAN PRACTICES, AND TO ENGAGE THE GREATER KONA COMMUNITY THROUGH EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES RELATING TO A TRADITIONAL REGENERATIVE AGROFORESTRY MODEL OF FARMING AND COMMUNITY-BASED STEWARDSHIP OF NATURAL RESOURCES.
    Expenses $141,624

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 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-N on file

IRS record

EIN
87-2437523
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
2022
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Environment (C34)
Assets (IRS master file)
$155,794
Income (IRS master file)
$264,425

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$264,425$173,621$155,794XML
990-N for 2023
Officer: JESSE KAHOONEI
December 31, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-EZDecember 2022–––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 87-2437523).

Questions about KAHALUU KUAHEWA

What is the EIN of KAHALUU KUAHEWA?
The employer identification number (EIN) of KAHALUU KUAHEWA is 87-2437523.
Is KAHALUU KUAHEWA tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
Are donations to KAHALUU KUAHEWA tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does KAHALUU KUAHEWA 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 KAHALUU KUAHEWA 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 KAHALUU KUAHEWA 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 KAHALUU KUAHEWA?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names JESSE KAHOONEI.
Who are the officers and directors of KAHALUU KUAHEWA?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $55,056 (JESSE KAHOONEI, EXECUTIVE DI).
How much revenue does KAHALUU KUAHEWA have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $264,425, expenses of $173,621 and total assets of $155,794 at year end.

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