Nonprofit · EIN 99-4476779
LOKAHI THE UKULELE COLLECTIVE
Tax-exempt · HONOLULU, HI 96817
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $57,206 | $49,094 | $8,112 | $13,012 | $4,900 | $8,112 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $52,306
- Program service revenue
- $4,900
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $8,750
- Other expenses
- $40,344
- Program services (functional)
- $16,723
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $0
- Total assets, end of year
- $13,012
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $4,900
- Net assets, end of year
- $8,112
- Cash, savings and investments
- $13,012
- Gross receipts
- $57,206
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Fukunaga | President | 1.5 | $0 |
| Diana Brown | VP/Secretary | 1.5 | $0 |
| Mary Keenan | VP/Treasurer | 20 | $0 |
| Paulette Cavillis | Asst. Sec. | 1.5 | $0 |
| Alan Lundren | Vice President | 1.5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 200 N VINEYARD BLVD STE A325 # 5740, HONOLULU, HI 96817-3938
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Mary Keenan, VP/Treasurer
- Phone
- (310) 748-4891
- Website
- lokahimusic.org
- Return prepared by
- NATALIE J IWASA CPA INC
Mission
LOKAHI is a non-profit effort bringing together passionate individuals from schools, the music industry, nonprofits, and the broader communityto transform music education. We believe that students, no matter their location or circumstances, deserve access to a high-quality musiceducation during the school day. We connect educators, technology and artists so all students, everywhere, can benefit from culturally-relevantmusic learning. We build school-based interdisciplinary and culturally relevant music programs that are scalable and sustainable. Our goal is to engage a largenumber of students, providing a way for them to learn both in the classroom and on their own anytime. Our approach centers on kumu(educators) and equips them with technology, tools, and training to amplify their impact. Together, we eliminate barriers to access, so allstudents can experience the social-emotional, motor and cognitive advantages that music provides.
Program accomplishments
- Lokahi: The Ukulele Collective empowers teachers to integrate ukulele-based music education into the regular school day across Hawai'i. In 2025, its first full year of operations, Lokahi delivered programming across four core areas:Teacher Professional DevelopmentLokahi launched its first year-long HIDOE professional development program in 2025, enrolling 50 teachers across two cohorts with initial workshops delivered in July and October. Program completion is expected in 2026. In addition, Lokahi delivered a virtual Introduction to Ukulele & Lyric Writing workshop to approximately 90 registered teachers (70 final attendees) in partnership with HIDOE, and facilitated in-person workshop sessions reaching approximately 30 additional teachers at professional conferences.Ho'olokahi Lyrics Writing ChallengeLokahi completed its inaugural Ho'olokahi Lyrics Writing Challenge (SY 202425), a statewide student songwriting program in which students write original lyrics to a shared ukulele melody. Approximately 900 students from 33 schools across four islands O'ahu, Maui, Kaua'i, and Hawai'i Island participated. As a culminating celebration, award-winning Hawai'i artist Paula Fuga visited the winning classroom, bringing the songwriting experience to life for students.Hawaiian Artist Song LibraryLokahi released four collaboratively developed songs for classroom use in 2025. Each lesson is created in close collaboration with the featured artist and includes a behind-the-scenes artist interview and a play-along video with the artist. Three original compositions "Country Road," "Lilikoi, and Just a Little Bit" were written by Paula Fuga under license to Lokahi for educational use. A fourth song, "The Aloha Chant," was developed in collaboration with the Hawaiian Legacy Foundation and Myrna Kamae, with the blessing of the estate of the late Hawaiian musician Eddie Kamae. Lokahi also began development of a Hawaiian Song Toolkit an evolving classroom resource featuring traditional Hawaiian music with chords, lyrics, and play-along videos designed to support teachers in introducing culturally relevant music into their classrooms.Artist Partnerships & Community EngagementLokahi established an artist partnership with Jack Johnson, who created a video message to inspire student songwriters participating in the Ho'olokahi Challenge. This model is now being used as a framework to engage additional artists in supporting student creativity across Hawai'i. Lokahi also hosted the 1st Annual Lokahi Play Along in May 2025, a community celebration bringing together students, teachers, and partners to showcase the year's musical accomplishments.We accomplished all this amazing work, in part, due to the generous donation of approximately 3000 hours of time and additional services by Servco Pacific.Expenses $16,723
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 | Check at the IRS |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | Check at the IRS |
IRS record
- EIN
- 99-4476779
- 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
- 2025
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $13,012
- Income (IRS master file)
- $57,206
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $57,206 | $49,094 | $13,012 | XML |
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 99-4476779).
Questions about LOKAHI THE UKULELE COLLECTIVE
- What is the EIN of LOKAHI THE UKULELE COLLECTIVE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LOKAHI THE UKULELE COLLECTIVE is 99-4476779.
- Is LOKAHI THE UKULELE COLLECTIVE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2025.
- Are donations to LOKAHI THE UKULELE COLLECTIVE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LOKAHI THE UKULELE COLLECTIVE 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 LOKAHI THE UKULELE COLLECTIVE 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 LOKAHI THE UKULELE COLLECTIVE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of LOKAHI THE UKULELE COLLECTIVE?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does LOKAHI THE UKULELE COLLECTIVE have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $57,206, expenses of $49,094 and total assets of $13,012 at year end.
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