EIN 90-0108457

Hawaii Forest Institute

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
City
Ookala
State
Year formed
2003
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Hawaii Forest Institute promotes and restores the health of Hawaii's forests through education, research, and events such as the Hawaii Woodshow.
Related structure
Hawaii Forest Institute is a subordinate organization under Hawai'i Forest Industry Association.
Total revenues
$246,305
2023
Total expenses
$212,824
2023
Total assets
$159,932
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at Hawaii Forest Institute

Dryland kaupulehu: provide services for the dryland Forest restoration at kaupulehu
Hawaii woodshow - to provide members and the general public with opportunities for education, dialogue, advancement and improvement in all aspects of the Hawaii Forest industry.
Hawaii island tree planting 2022 - plant 5,000 seedlings on Hawaii island at kaupulehu dryland Forest, keauhou bird conservation center discovery Forest and holoa aina. New partner haloa aina is a native Hawaiian forestry and education organization located in south kona.
Honolulu zoo children's discovery Forest: hfi and hfia are working with community partners to create the honolulu zoo children's discovery Forest at the honolulu zoo. The exhibit is designed to demonstrate culturally significant Hawaiian plant species, the significance of place, and the kuleana of m?lama '?ina by integrating traditional Hawaiian Forest ecosystems, Forest stewardship opportunities, and innovative land-based education for residents and visitors. Expenses 12,085. Including grants of 0. Revenue 0. Symphony of the Hawaii forests: a performing arts and education project that will present and support literacy arts through storytelling; visual and media arts through the animations and art contest; and performing arts through the music, hula and storytelling. The program will be offered to students through the school concerts and to the general public through the hawai'Hawaii'i symphony orchestra's keiki concert series. Expenses 10,000. Including grants of 0. Revenue christmas tree - the aina mauna christmas tree demonstration project involves importing and propagating seed and engaging community volunteers in planting douglas fir, noble fir, and grand fir trees on department of Hawaiian home lands (dhhl) land in humu'ula/pi'ihonua on hawai'Hawaii'i island. Expenses 6,596 including grants of 0. Revenue 703 keauhou discover Forest (kbcc) - keauhou bird conservation center (kbcc) discovery Forest: the kbcc discovery Forest is providing service learning opportunities for volunteers and habitat and food for native birds. Using captive propagation and release techniques, kbcc is reestablishing self- sustaining populations of critically endangered Hawaiian birds in the wild. In 2014, hfi worked with kbcc to create the first 1.8-acres of the discovery Forest. An additional 4 acres are being planted in 2015. Expenses 4,021 including grants of 0. Revenue 0. Panaewa zoo discovey Forest: hfi and hfia, along with community partners are creating native and agro-forest demonstration gardens at the pana'ewa zoo in hilo. The project is providing education, recreation, and volunteer opportunities for community residents and visitors. Expenses 3,158. Including grants of 0. Revenue 0 palamanui dryland preserve: hfi is working with palamanui global holdings, llc. To optimize Forest health of the 53-acre palamanui dry Forest preserve in north kona. Jill wagner, future forests nursery is collecting seed, propagating and outplanting native species, and overseeing the maintenance of the preserve. Agro resources is providing weed control, irrigation, and plant maintenance and care assistance. Expenses 400. Including grants of 0. Revenue 0. Mahalo aina discovery forests includes Forest restoration and education at three discovery Forest sites; keauhou bird conservation center (kbcc) discovery Forest, honolulu zoo children's discovery Forest (hzcdf), and panaewa zoo discovery Forest (pcdf). Community volunteers are engaged in service learning activities including weeding, planting seedlings, and collecting and distributing seed. Educational materials are created for participants and available online. Expenses 211. Including grants of 0. Revenue 0. Go native (fundraising) - growing a native Hawaiian urban Forest; hfi is working with a committee to produce a video series and quick reference guide encouraging people to plant native and polynesian-introduced seedlings. Hfi was awarded a division of forestry & wildlife grant for the project. Expenses 24,331. Including grants of 0. Revenue 13,135 mahalo aina (fundraising) - give back to the Forest: in partnership with the hfia, the goal of mahalo 'aina is to expand hfi's community partnerships and gain support for the protection and perpetuation of Hawaii's Forest ecosystems. Funds raised through mahalo 'aina are helping to support: propagation, outplanting, and long-term care of plantings; site maintenance; cultural and environmental education programs; and coordination and promotional activities. Expenses 34,479. Including grants of 0. Revenue 0.

Grants made by Hawaii Forest Institute

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
University of Hawaii FoundationMonitoring Plants$10,000

Who funds Hawaii Forest Institute

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau (HVCB)Commuity Enrichment$8,500
William J and Dorothy K O'Neill FoundationGeneral Operations, in Memory of Rob Klein$3,000
William J and Dorothy K O'Neill FoundationGeneral Operations, in Memory of Rob Klein$2,500

Personnel at Hawaii Forest Institute

NameTitleCompensation
Heather Gallo SimmonsExecutive Director$0

Financials for Hawaii Forest Institute

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$232,467
Program services$13,838
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$246,305

Form 990s for Hawaii Forest Institute

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-01990View PDF
2022-122023-11-15990View PDF
2021-122022-11-09990View PDF
2020-122021-11-05990View PDF
2019-122021-02-24990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s

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Data update history
January 11, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
January 7, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 6, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
December 24, 2023
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $65,000 from American Forests
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsEnvironmental organizationsChapter / child organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationRecyclingLand and water conservationEnvironment
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 66
Ookala, HI 96774
County
Hawaii County, HI
Website URL
hawaiiforestinstitute.org/ 
Phone
(808) 933-9411
IRS details
EIN
90-0108457
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2003
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
C27: Recycling Programs
NAICS code, primary
813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
Parent/child status
Subordinate organization
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