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Nonprofit · EIN 94-3278794

AIO FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · HONOLULU, HI 96813

Financials

$162K$258K2023$139K$111K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of AIO FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$138,959$111,096$27,863$184,170$53,122$131,048
December 31, 2023990$161,756$257,765-$96,009$134,097$30,912$103,185
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$138,956
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$3
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$35,000
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$1,851
Accounting fees
$23,470
Occupancy
$1,025
Program services (functional)
$77,605
Management and general (functional)
$33,491

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$134,097
Total assets, end of year
$184,170
Total liabilities, end of year
$53,122
Net assets, end of year
$131,048
Land, buildings and equipment
$108,496
Gross receipts
$138,959
Employees
0
Volunteers
7
Year formed
1997
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 / weekCompensation
JAIME KINOSHITA OLIVEIRADIRECTOR/SECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
DUANE KURISUDIRECTOR/CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
SUSAN EICHORDIRECTOR/TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
MEL KANESHIGEDIRECTOR/VICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
JOHN DEANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
5$0
DONNA KODAMA-YEEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
5$0
Kamana'opono CrabbeDirector
Trustee or director
5$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JAIME KINOSHITA OLIVEIRADIRECTOR/SECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
DUANE KURISUDIRECTOR/CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
SUSAN EICHORDIRECTOR/TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
MEL KANESHIGEDIRECTOR/VICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
JOHN DEANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
5$0
DONNA KODAMA-YEEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
5$0
Kamana'opono CrabbeDirector
Trustee or director
5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1000 BISHOP ST STE 202, HONOLULU, HI 96813-4203
In care of
% JADE CARREL
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
DUANE KURISU, 1000 BISHOP STREET SUITE 202, HONOLULU, HI 96813
Signed the 990
DUANE KURISU, PRESIDENT
Phone
(808) 534-7555
Return prepared by
ERNST & YOUNG US LLP

Mission

THE CORPORATION IS ORGANIZED EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE FOLLOWING CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES: (A) TO CELEBRATE AND SHOWCASE GREAT HAWAII STUDENTS AS ROLE MODELS FOR THEIR ACADEMIC AND ATHLETIC EFFORTS, ACCOMPLISHMENTS, STUDY AND SUCCESS; (B) TO TURN THE NATIONAL PASTIME OF BASEBALL INTO "A CHILD'S LESSON FOR ALL TIME" THROUGH PROGRAMS WHICH CONTRIBUTE TO THE HEALTH, EDUCATION AND WELFARE OF HAWAII'S CHILDREN; (C) TO SPONSOR ACADEMIC COMPETITIONS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE HAWAII STATE SPELLING BEE, THAT ENHANCE THE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE OF HAWAII'S CHILDREN; (D) TO PROVIDE INSPIRATION FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN TO BECOME RESPONSIBLE FOR THEMSELVES; (E) TO BRING TOGETHER LIKE-MINDED COMPANIES AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS WHO ARE COMMITTED TO THE FUTURE OF HAWAII'S YOUTH AND EDUCATION; (F) TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE RESOLUTION OF THE PROBLEM OF THE SHORTAGE OF HOUSING FOR HAWAII'S HOMELESS AND LOW-INCOME FAMILIES; (G) TO FACILITATE THE COALESCENCE OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ORGANIZATIONS AND

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Kupa'a Foundation Aio Foundation has partnered with Kupa'a Foundation, a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) which launched Overstory, Hawaii's first solutions journalism platform that serves Hawaii's people and places by exploring the systems and solutions behind our most pressing issues.
    Expenses $35,038 · grants $35,000
  • Rising Tide Rising Tide is an annual cohort of small business owners selected by Central Pacific Bank to participate in a program which provides educational resources, events, networking opportunities, and access to co-working spaces. The goal is to foster connections and provide support for local entrepreneurs and businesses to grow. Members can be featured on the Rising Tide website and social media to showcase their business. Rising Tide represents the idea that when we support each other, the entire community benefits. Central Pacific Bank aims to open doors for small businesses in Hawaii through this inclusive program.
    Expenses $20,000
  • Hawaii state Spelling Bee A program in the State of Hawaii that assists and facilitates the spelling bee competitions. The program also serves to assist the State's eligible winners to attend the regional and national competitions.
    Expenses $13,392
  • KAHAUIKI VILLAGE
    Expenses $5,601
  • HUI MAHI'AI AINA
    Expenses $2,549
  • NAALEHU THEATRE
    Expenses $1,025

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 on file

File the 2025 990-EZ for AIO FOUNDATION

Due May 15, 2026 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
94-3278794
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
1998
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$184,170
Income (IRS master file)
$138,959

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$138,959$111,096$184,170IRS
990December 2023$161,756$257,765$134,097XML
990December 2022$298,998$14,859,722$259,821IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990December 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 94-3278794).

Questions about AIO FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of AIO FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of AIO FOUNDATION is 94-3278794.
Is AIO FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1998.
Are donations to AIO FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does AIO 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 AIO FOUNDATION 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 AIO FOUNDATION 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 AIO FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names DUANE KURISU.
Who are the officers and directors of AIO FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does AIO FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $138,959, expenses of $111,096 and total assets of $184,170 at year end.

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