Nonprofit · EIN 91-0313383
COUNCIL FOR NATIVE HAWAIIAN ADVANCEMENT
Tax-exempt · KAPOLEI, HI 96707
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $31,590,180 | $35,590,512 | -$4,000,332 | $72,798,728 | $21,982,127 | $50,816,601 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $86,032,982 | $46,810,351 | $39,222,631 | $82,795,924 | $28,568,984 | $54,226,940 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $52,325,631 | $46,518,979 | $5,806,652 | $48,483,960 | $33,479,651 | $15,004,309 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $26,423,844
- of which government grants
- $8,900,335
- Membership dues
- $90,450
- Program service revenue
- $3,986,293
- Investment income
- $52,745
- Net rental income
- -$315,023
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $1,437,593
- Other revenue
- $1,127,298
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $16,486,805
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $994,441
- Other salaries and wages
- $5,998,669
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $7,521,258
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $44,419
- Accounting fees
- $53,140
- Occupancy
- $1,293,090
- Travel
- $496,363
- Depreciation
- $292,994
- Program services (functional)
- $33,440,693
- Management and general (functional)
- $2,143,819
- Fundraising (functional)
- $6,000
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $82,795,924
- Total assets, end of year
- $72,798,728
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $21,982,127
- Net assets, end of year
- $50,816,601
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $28,784,990
- Publicly traded securities
- $5,634,620
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $41,324,943
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $9,491,658
- Gross unrelated business income
- -$315,023
- Gross receipts
- $33,362,448
- Employees
- 103
- Volunteers
- 200
- Year formed
- 2001
- 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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEWIS JOSEPH K | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 40 | $304,041 | $21,438 |
| CARREL YOSHIKO JADE MOKIHANA | FORMER CFO Former | 40 | $132,684 | $13,059 |
| HIND NICOLE M | SR. ADVISOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $124,715 | $7,585 |
| CARROLL NICHOLAS A | CHIEF OF STAFF Officer | 40 | $116,319 | $12,500 |
| BARR SAMUEL KAMUELA | FORMER SENIOR DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS Former | 40 | $116,459 | $6,325 |
| ARCE KAUILANI K K | COO Officer | 40 | $98,000 | $1,000 |
| SHARP DANIEL | CFO Officer | 40 | $74,115 | $1,125 |
| HEE MALLORY KA'ULAWENA YUMI | GENERAL COUNSEL Officer | 40 | $36,058 | $324 |
| KAUHANE MICHELLE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NAHOLOWA'A MAKALIKA | VICE-PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHANG KEVIN | TREASURER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AKI JACOB | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KALILI AMY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VAN TASSELL ROBERT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NAHALE-A ALAPAKI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
2 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WONG VERNON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KEOHOKALOLO KUULANI | FORMER BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEWIS JOSEPH K | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $238,461 | $24,739 |
| PUMARAS FLORANTE | FORMER CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $142,823 | $5,966 |
| SONG ALANA | FORMER GENERAL COUNSEL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $110,962 | $21,188 |
| HIND MEHANA | SENIOR ADVISOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $120,327 | $7,128 |
| SEVERSON KAINALU | DIRECTOR, COMMUNITY PROGRAMS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $109,707 | $12,286 |
| BARR SAMUEL KAMUELA | SENIOR DIRECTOR, OPERATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $103,462 | $7,497 |
| GOMES TYLER | CHIEF ADMINISTRATOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $103,846 | $3,794 |
| CARREL JADE | FORMER CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $24,404 | $0 |
| KAUHANE MICHELLE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NAHOLOWA'A MAKALIKA | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHANG KEVIN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDSTONE MIKIALA | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KALILI AMY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DILLARD ADRIENNE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GILBREATH JEFF | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AH PO ANDREW | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VAN TASSELL ROBERT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOSEPH KUHIO LEWIS | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $202,007 | $11,676 |
| LEILANI GARNER | FORMER CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER Officer | 40 | $135,229 | $11,712 |
| NICOLE M HIND | SENIOR DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY PROGRAMS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $128,409 | $6,180 |
| STERLING K WONG | SENIOR DIRECTOR OF ADVOCACY & COMMUNICATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $125,436 | $4,320 |
| FLORANTE PUMARAS | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $116,039 | $4,536 |
| ANDREW K RECKTENWALD | GENERAL COUNSEL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $100,152 | $0 |
| MICHELLE KAUHANE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MAKALIKA NAHOLOWA'A | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKIALA LIDSTONE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN CHANG | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ADRIENNE DILLARD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW AH PO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF GILBREATH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT VAN TASSELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KUULANI KEOHOKALOLE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY KALILI | FORMER PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAIGE ONISHI | CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER Officer | 40 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 91-1270 KINOIKI STREET BUILDING 1, KAPOLEI, HI 96707-4128
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JOSEPH LEWIS, 91-1270 KINOIKI STREET BUILDING 1, KAPOLEI, HI 96707
- Signed the 990
- DANIEL SHARP, CFO
- Phone
- (808) 596-8155
- Website
- WWW.HAWAIIANCOUNCIL.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CW ASSOCIATES CPAS
Mission
THE COUNCIL FOR NATIVE HAWAIIAN ADVANCEMENT (CNHA) IS A MEMBER-BASED 501(C)(3) NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION WITH A MISSION TO ENHANCE THE CULTURAL, ECONOMIC, POLITICAL, AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OF NATIVE HAWAIIANS.
Program accomplishments
- THE EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE (EFA) PROGRAM PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN NEED OF TEMPORARY FINANCIAL RELIEF DUE TO HARDSHIP. DURING THE PANDEMIC, CNHA MANAGED AND DISBURSED OVER $176 MILLION IN COVID-RELATED FUNDS ON BEHALF OF THE STATE OF HAWAII, CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU, AND THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS. THESE FUNDS HELPED PROVIDE FINANCIAL RELIEF TO HOUSEHOLDS TO PAY FOR MORTGAGES, RENTAL FEES, AND UTILITIES. THIS PROGRAM IS FUNDED BY CONTRACTS, DONATIONS, AND GRANTS.Expenses $14,047,124 · grants $9,418,489 · revenue $960,658
- TOURISM SUPPORTS COMMUNITY-BASED AND CULTURAL TOURISM EFFORTS THROUGH A NUMBER OF ACTIVITIES THAT INCLUDE CULTURAL TOURISM TRAINING FOR NATIVE HAWAIIAN INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS; VISITOR EDUCATION PROGRAMS THAT PERPETUATE HAWAIIAN CULTURE AND LOCAL PRACTICES; SUPPORT AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR NATIVE HAWAIIAN-OWNED TOURISM BUSINESSES; AND THE FACILITATION OF DESTINATION STEWARDSHIP SERVICES FOR THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY.Expenses $9,435,441 · grants $5,478,398
- CAPACITY BUILDING SERVICES SUPPORTS COMMUNITY CAPACITY BUILDING THROUGH A NUMBER OF EFFORTS THAT INCLUDE DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS TO SMALL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT PERPETUATE THE HAWAIIAN CULTURE; PROVISION OF LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS FOR NATIVE YOUTH; PROVISION OF TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO NATIVE HAWAIIAN ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMUNITIES; AND THE COORDINATION OF EVENTS THAT PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR NATIVE HAWAIIAN INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS TO NETWORK, SHARE INFORMATION, DISCUSS CRITICAL ISSUES, AND BUILD CONSENSUS. CNHA RECEIVED CONTRIBUTIONS ON BEHALF OF DISASTER RELIEF EFFORTS.Expenses $4,418,948 · grants $1,584,834 · revenue $1,445,314
- THROUGH ITS POLICY CENTER ACTIVITIES, CNHA IS AN ADVOCATE OF COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS AND PROVIDES INFORMATION, NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES AND POLICY REPORTS TO ASSIST IN ADDRESSING ISSUES AND FINDING SOLUTIONS FOR NATIVE HAWAIIAN COMMUNITIES. CNHA ALSO HAS A YEAR-ROUND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM.CNHA IS A UNITED STATES TREASURY CERTIFIED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCIAL INSTITUTION THAT OPERATES A COMMUNITY LOAN FUND THROUGH ITS LENDING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PROGRAM. LENDING SERVICES INCLUDE BOTH CONSUMER AND BUSINESS LOANS AND THE PROVISION OF TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND FINANCIAL EDUCATION SERVICES. CNHA ALSO PROVIDES TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND CAPACITY BUILDING SERVICES TO COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS IN THE DEVELOPMENT, CONSTRUCTION, AND MANAGEMENT OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES. CNHA'S PROPERTY MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES INCLUDE ACQUIRING PROPERTY FOR LOW INCOME AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING.Expenses $5,539,180 · grants $5,084 · revenue $3,022,642
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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 91-0313383
- 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
- 2003
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B196)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $72,798,728
- Income (IRS master file)
- $33,362,448
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $31,590,180 | $35,590,512 | $72,798,728 | XML |
| 990-T | September 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2024 | $86,032,982 | $46,810,351 | $82,795,924 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $52,325,631 | $46,518,979 | $48,483,960 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $76,961,241 | $76,210,211 | $34,204,109 | IRS |
| 990-T | September 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2018 | – | – | – | 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 91-0313383).
Questions about COUNCIL FOR NATIVE HAWAIIAN ADVANCEMENT
- What is the EIN of COUNCIL FOR NATIVE HAWAIIAN ADVANCEMENT?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of COUNCIL FOR NATIVE HAWAIIAN ADVANCEMENT is 91-0313383.
- Is COUNCIL FOR NATIVE HAWAIIAN ADVANCEMENT tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2003.
- Are donations to COUNCIL FOR NATIVE HAWAIIAN ADVANCEMENT tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does COUNCIL FOR NATIVE HAWAIIAN ADVANCEMENT 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 COUNCIL FOR NATIVE HAWAIIAN ADVANCEMENT due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did COUNCIL FOR NATIVE HAWAIIAN ADVANCEMENT last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of COUNCIL FOR NATIVE HAWAIIAN ADVANCEMENT?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names JOSEPH LEWIS.
- Who are the officers and directors of COUNCIL FOR NATIVE HAWAIIAN ADVANCEMENT?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 17 people; 8 received compensation from the organization, the highest $304,041 (LEWIS JOSEPH K, PRESIDENT & CEO).
- How much revenue does COUNCIL FOR NATIVE HAWAIIAN ADVANCEMENT have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $31,590,180, expenses of $35,590,512 and total assets of $72,798,728 at year end.
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