Nonprofit · EIN 93-2809206
PUAKO FOR REEFS
Tax-exempt · KAMUELA, HI 96743
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $188,039 | $189,554 | -$1,515 | $107,869 | – | $107,869 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $142,421 | $33,263 | $109,158 | $109,385 | – | $109,385 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $188,039
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $177,563
- Other expenses
- $11,991
- Program services (functional)
- $177,563
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $109,384
- Total assets, end of year
- $107,869
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $107,869
- Cash, savings and investments
- $107,869
- Gross receipts
- $188,039
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEPHANIE ERICKSON | TREASURER | 4 | $0 |
| GEORGE FRY III | VICE PRESIDE | 8 | $0 |
| BARBARA BELL | SECRETARY | 12 | $0 |
| KAREN ANDERSON | PRESIDENT | 12 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEPHANIE ERICKSON | DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 |
| GEORGE FRY III | VICE PRESIDE | 10 | $0 |
| JOHN HUGGINS | TREASURER | 5 | $0 |
| BARBARA BELL | SECRETARY | 10 | $0 |
| KAREN ANDERSON | PRESIDENT | 10 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 69-1885 PUAKO BEACH DR, KAMUELA, HI 96743-8703
- In care of
- % BARBARA BELL
- Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
- 69-1536 Puako Beach Drive, Kamuela HI 96743
- Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
- John J Huggins, 35 Eudora Street, Denver CO 80220
- Signed the 990-EZ
- KAREN ANDERSON, PRESIDENT
- Website
- puako4reefs.org
- Return prepared by
- ALOHA BUSINESS SERVICES INC
Mission
PUAKO FOR REEFS IS DEDICATED TO THE PROTECTION AND REVITALIZATION OF THE SOUTH KOHALA COAST AND THE PUAKO REEF BY ADDRESSING ITS LAND AND WATER BASED THREATS IN THE FACE OF CLIMATE CHANGE: WASTEWATER, FLOODING, OVER- FISHING, AND FIRE.
Program accomplishments
- ORGANIZATION AND THE COUNTY HAVE AGREED TO A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING, MOU. FOUR POTENTIAL COLLECTION ROUTES UNDER EVALUATION. SECURED SUPPORT OF MANAGER AT AMERICAN WATER AT MAUNA LANI.ESTABLISHED PARTNERSHIP WITH 3PO NETWORKS (3PO) TO INSTALL FIBER OPTIC CABLE ALONGSIDE THE SEWER LINE TO OFFSET SOME CONSTRUCTION COSTS AND BRING HIGH SPEED INTERNET TO COMMUNITY. DEVELOPED A PLAN TO WORK WITH PHILANTHROPY PARTNERS TO PROVIDE SLIDING SCALE ASSISTANCE FOR HOMEOWNERS TO CONNECT TO SEWER.DETERMINED THAT IT WILL BE POSSIBLE TO REUSE NEWER EXISTING SEPTIC TANKS AND ATU BASINS WITH THE ORENCO SYSTEM.WORKED WITH BOND COUNCIL TO DEVELOP VARIOUS FINANCIAL MODELS TO PROVIDE US THE MOST FLEXIBILITY.WORKED WITH THE KALAIMOKU GROUP TO BUILD A LARGE COALITION OF ORGANIZATIONS TO SUPPORT THE PROJECT AND STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. WHO STANDS WITH YOU, MATTERS IN HAWAII. HOSTED A DONOR APPRECIATION DINNER TO THANK ALL OUR DONORS WHO HAVE MADE OUR WORK POSSIBLEExpenses $177,563
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-N on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 93-2809206
- 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
- 2023
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $107,869
- Income (IRS master file)
- $188,039
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $188,039 | $189,554 | $107,869 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $142,421 | $33,263 | $109,385 | IRS |
| 990-N for 2023 Officer: John J Huggins | December 31, 2023 | ≤ $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 93-2809206).
Questions about PUAKO FOR REEFS
- What is the EIN of PUAKO FOR REEFS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of PUAKO FOR REEFS is 93-2809206.
- Is PUAKO FOR REEFS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2023.
- Are donations to PUAKO FOR REEFS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does PUAKO FOR REEFS 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 PUAKO FOR REEFS 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 PUAKO FOR REEFS 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 PUAKO FOR REEFS?
- The 990-N for 2023 names John J Huggins.
- Who are the officers and directors of PUAKO FOR REEFS?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does PUAKO FOR REEFS have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $188,039, expenses of $189,554 and total assets of $107,869 at year end.
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