EIN 57-1236490

Kakoo Oiwi

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
45
State
Year formed
2006
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
Kakoo Oiwi advances the cultural, spiritual, and traditional practices of the Native Hawaiian people. It focuses on land-based education and awareness building by providing Hawaiian culture-based services to local communities. Community members have the opportunity to participate in Hawaiian cultural activities. It also concentrates on the restoration of traditional Hawaiian agriculture and its practices with a focus on managing natural resources. The organization has restored almost 22 acres of historic wetland taro, a culturally significant native Hawaiian crop.
Total revenues
$1,914,460
2023
Total expenses
$1,895,041
2023
Total assets
$2,061,544
2023
Num. employees
45
2023

Program areas at Kakoo Oiwi

Traditional Hawaiian agriculture natural resources management is focused on restoration of traditional Hawaiian agriculture and its practices. To date the organization has restored nearly 22 acres of historic wetland taro, a culturally significant native Hawaiian food crop, using traditional methods and practices.
Land-based education and awareness building is focused on providing Hawaiian culture based education and awareness building services to the local community. Community members have the opportunity to learn about and participate in Hawaiian cultural activities, including traditional Hawaiian agricuture and land management.

Grants made by Kakoo Oiwi

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Paepae o He'eiaSee Part Iv$20,150

Who funds Kakoo Oiwi

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Kamehameha Schools (KS)Educational Support$500,000
The Nature ConservancyConservation Activities$257,738
National Marine Sanctuary Foundation (NMSF)Hawaiian Wetland Restoration$88,585
...and 4 more grants received

Personnel at Kakoo Oiwi

NameTitleCompensation
Jo-Ann C LeongExecutive Director$0
Brandon BumanglagDirector of Facilities and Operations
Michelle NakayamaFinance Director Contracted
Melissa MauDirector of External Affairs
Gina CarollHapaipu Program Manager
...and 12 more key personnel

Financials for Kakoo Oiwi

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,601,365
Program services$296,995
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$10,428
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$5,540
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$132
Total revenues$1,914,460

Form 990s for Kakoo Oiwi

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-15990View PDF
2022-122023-11-15990View PDF
2021-122022-11-15990View PDF
2020-122021-11-15990View PDF
2019-122021-02-22990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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Data update history
January 29, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
January 29, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
January 5, 2025
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $59,000 from The Gift Foundation of Hawaii
October 23, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 11 new personnel
October 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $500,000 from Kamehameha Schools (KS)
Nonprofit Types
Civic / social organizationsBusiness and community development organizationsCharities
Issues
Community improvement
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
46-005 Kawa St Unit 104
Kaneohe, HI 96744
Metro area
Urban Honolulu, HI
County
Honolulu County, HI
Website URL
kakoooiwi.org/ 
Phone
(808) 741-3403
IRS details
EIN
57-1236490
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2006
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
S00: Community Improvement, Capacity Building: General
NAICS code, primary
813410: Civic and Social Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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