EIN 45-2596726

Sustainable Coastlines Hawai'i

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
13
State
Year formed
2011
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
Sustainable Coastlines Hawaii educates the public on the reduction of pollution on coastlines through large scale beach cleanups and education. Its education program is solutions-based, interactive, and fun, with a focus on defining marine debris and explaining where it comes from, how it negatively affects people and our environment. Its hands-on and engaging community beach cleanups held across the islands have a goal of taking grass-roots action to inspire global change. With Honolulu being its location, plastic pollution is an overwhelming issue that needs addressing.
Total revenues
$971,530
2023
Total expenses
$1,074,269
2023
Total assets
$927,079
2023
Num. employees
13
2023

Program areas at Sustainable Coastlines Hawai'i

Our large-scale cleanups are hands-on and engaging community beach cleanups held across the islands. With a focus on fun and education, our goal is to take grass-roots action to inspire global change. Plastic pollution is an overwhelming issue and with the help of thousands of volunteers, over half a million pounds of debris have been removed from our Coastlines. However, what we've learned along the way is that cleaning can only do so much. It is not the solution; cleanups are the gateway to behavior change. After spending a couple of hours doing the hard work with the sch crew, we know that you will never look at plastic the same. Sustainable Coastlines Hawai'i cleanups are immersive, inspiring people to look deeper into the productsthey purchase and use on a daily basis. Together, we can turn off the tap to plastic pollution by changing how we consume and asking more from the businesses that provide us with goods and services. We'll never ask you to be perfect at cleanups, just to take notice and be part of a community of positive change.
Sustainable Coastlines hawai'is (re)learning program is solutions-based, interactive, and fun. Our educators focus on defining marine debris and explaining where it comes from, how it negatively affects people and our environment, andmost importantlywhat we can do about it. Sch empowers people of all ages to take immediate action in their everyday lives to address plastic pollution and encourages people to get their friends, family, schools, and community involved. Sch (re)learning opportunities are always free for schools and student groups
In partnership with the state department of land and natural resources (dlnr) and division of aquatic resources (dar), Sustainable Coastlines hawaiis marine debris rapid response (mdrr) program directly addresses wildlife entanglement and plastic pollution impacting hawaiis Coastlines. By providing the public an efficient means of reporting marine debris with quick response and action from the sch team, coastal locations in need will be addressed and remedied faster than ever before.
Since 2012, Sustainable Coastlines Hawai'i has been working with diverse clients to make environmentally conscious choices when planning events, diverting waste all while educating and inspiring guests in the process. Hosting a zero waste or Sustainable event can be simple and rewarding. We are available for hire to help you minimize your events impact on the environment through pre-event consulting and during event implementation of our waste diversion systems and trained resource management/education staff. All proceeds go directly back into our program to perpetuate our mission. Sustainevents is available for: fundraisers weddings private events school events

Grants made by Sustainable Coastlines Hawai'i

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Zero Waste HawaiiGeneral Operations$33,250

Who funds Sustainable Coastlines Hawai'i

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Schmidt Family Foundation (TSFF)Ocean Stewardship and Research$190,000
Frost Family FoundationBeach Cleanup$120,000
Kosasa FoundationCommunity Environmental Education and Engagement To Protect Near-Shore Marine Resources Statewide.$72,500
...and 6 more grants received

Personnel at Sustainable Coastlines Hawai'i

NameTitleCompensation
Rafael BergstromExecutive Director$90,946
Rebecca MattosYouth Education Coordinator
Paul LecomteDirector of Engagement
Rachael RoehlOperations Manager
Monica McLeniganCommunications Manager
...and 7 more key personnel

Financials for Sustainable Coastlines Hawai'i

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$864,361
Program services$93,152
Investment income and dividends$14,017
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$971,530

Form 990s for Sustainable Coastlines Hawai'i

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-14990View PDF
2022-122023-11-15990View PDF
2021-122022-11-14990View PDF
2020-122021-09-28990View PDF
2019-122021-02-26990View PDF
...and 5 more Form 990s

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Shreveport GreenShreveport, LA$1,298,434
Friends of the Forest PreservesChicago, IL$4,057,833
Baton Rouge Green AssociationBaton Rouge, LA$899,787
Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation (BRPF)Winston Salem, NC$3,148,231
Asheville GreenworksAsheville, NC$757,159
Sacramento Tree FoundationSacramento, CA$3,273,842
Keep Coyote Creek BeautifulSan Jose, CA$276,098
Data update history
January 8, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
January 5, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
January 3, 2025
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
November 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $72,500 from Kosasa Foundation
July 11, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $5,000 from Kualoa Ranch Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsEnvironmental organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationLand and water conservationEnvironment
Characteristics
Grassroots organizingState / local levelReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
3160 Waialae Ave Ste 120
Honolulu, HI 96816
Metro area
Urban Honolulu, HI
County
Honolulu County, HI
Website URL
sustainablecoastlineshawaii.org/ 
Phone
(808) 445-2085
IRS details
EIN
45-2596726
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2011
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
C50: Environmental Beautification and Open Spaces
NAICS code, primary
813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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