The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Kamuela

MISSION:

PROVIDING PERPETUAL SUPPORT FOR DESIGNATED BENEFICIARIES ENGAGED IN HEALTHCARE, EDUCATION AND CHARITABLE PURPOSES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE KAMUELA AREA, THROUGH THE SOUND MANAGEMENT AND PRUDENT INVESTMENT OF TRUST ASSETS. THE DESIGNATED BENEFICIARIES OF THE TRUST ARE QUEEN'S NORTH HAWAII COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, INC., RICHARD SMART FUND, A COMPONENT OF THE HAWAII COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, HAWAII PREPARATORY ACADEMY AND PARKER SCHOOL.

MISSION:

ACUTE CARE HOSPITAL WITH THE MISSION TO TO IMPROVE HEALTH AND WELLNESS OF THE PEOPLE OF NORTH HAWAII.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide a formal education for children and adolescents in kindergarten or first grade through grade twelve.

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PARKER SCHOOL IS A COED, COLLEGE-PREPARATORY, INDEPENDENT SCHOOL WITH 330 STUDENTS IN GRADES K THROUGH 12.

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The goal of this organization is to conduct research in astronomy, the physical science that addresses matter and energy in the universe using observational techniques such as spectroscopy, photometry, interferometry, radio astronomy and optical astronomy.

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TO SUPPORT AND GUIDE A COMMUNITY MANAGED TRAIL, THE ALANUI AUPUNI (WHICH IN IS PART THE ALA KAHAKAI NATIONAL HISTORIC TRAIL) THAT HONORS THOSE WHO CAME BEFORE AND PERPETUATES FOR THOSE TO FOLLOW WITH PROTOCOLS AND RESPECT FOR HAWAII'S PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE.

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TO ADMINISTER PROGRAMS FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION AND CULTURE OF HAWAIIAN PEOPLE WHILE ALSO PROVIDING CULTURAL AWARENESS OF HAWAIIAN PEOPLE.

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OPERATE 3.6 METER ASTRONOMICAL TELESCOPE TO FURTHER THE KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE UNIVERSE THROUGH SCIENTIFIC REASEARCH, STUDIES, EDUCATION, AND DISSEMINATION OF SUCH KNOWLEDGE.

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TO RESPECTFULLY ENGAGE THE ISLAND OF HAWAI'I, WE RETURN RESEARCH AND ANCESTRAL KNOWLEDGE INTO DAILY PRACTICES. AS A COMMUNITY OF '?INA ACCOUNTABLE PRACTITIONERS, WE ENVISION A STATE OF PONO INDICATED BY THRIVING FOREST, FOOD AND COASTAL ECOSYSTEMS.

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The goal of this organization is to conduct research in astronomy, the physical science that addresses matter and energy in the universe using observational techniques such as spectroscopy, photometry, interferometry, radio astronomy and optical astronomy.

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PROVIDE MEDICAL, NURSING, COUNSELING, AND OTHER SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR TERMINALLY ILL PERSONS AND THEIR FAMILIES IN NORTH HAWAII.

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The goal of this organization are the private foundations that make grants based on charitable endowments. Because of their endowments, they are focused primarily on grantmaking and generally do not actively raise funds or seek public financial support. These are the most common type of private foundation. They are generally endowed, usually from a single individual or family. Private foundations are considered family foundations if relatives or the original donor are still active on the board of trustees or in the operation of the foundation.

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The goal of this organization is to plant, maintain and display for public study and enjoyment collections of flowers, trees, shrubs and ground cover, some of which are rare and exotic.

MISSION:

TO PROMOTE ALOHA 'AINA - ECOLOGICAL AND SOCIAL JUSTICE - AS CONSISTANT WITH THE MO'OLELO AND VALUES OF KUAMO'O TO ACHIEVE JUSTICE AND PEACE FOR HAWAII'S PEAOPLE, ENVIRONMENT, AND THE WORLD.

MISSION:

NA KALAI WA'A PROVIDES CULTURAL EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES UTILIZING HAWAIIAN VOYAGING CANOES. THE PROGRAMS FOCUS ON REVIVING AND TEACHING THE WAYFINDING TRADITIONS OF THE HAWAIIAN PEOPLE TO INSTILL PRIDE, BUILD SELF-ESTEEM, AND DEEPEN HAWAIIAN SCIENTIFIC AND CULTURAL KNOWLEDGE TO ALL INTERESTED LEARNERS, BOTH YOUNG AND OLD.

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THE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO SUPPORT THE KOHALA CENTER, INC. FOR SO LONG AS THE KOHALA CENTER, INC. QUALIFIES AS AN ORGANIZATION DESCRIBED IN SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AS A PUBLIC CHARITY TO OPERATE EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES.

MISSION:

FIVE MOUNTAINS HAWAII PROVIDES A FULL RANGE OF BIO-PSYCHO-SOCIAL SERVICES TO THE RESIDENTS OF NORTH HAWAI'I, WITH A SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON ADDRESSING THE PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH DISPARITIES OF THE KANAKA MAOLI (NATIVE HAWAIIAN) POPULATION. THIS MISSION IS OUR KULEANA (PROFOUND RESPONSIBILITY).

MISSION:

KAHILU THEATRE IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT COMMUNITY ARTS AND EDUCATION CENTER DEDICATED TO SERVING OUR DIVERSE HAWAI'I ISLAND COMMUNITY. EACH SEASON WE FULFILL OUR MISSION THROUGH PRESENTING WORLD-CLASS ARTISTS FROM HAWAI'I AND BEYOND, SUSTAINING A YOUTH ARTS EDUCATION PROGRAM, PROVIDING PERFORMANCE SPACE FOR COMMUNITY BASED PRODUCTIONS, AND SHOWCASING LOCAL VISUAL ARTISTS IN OUR TWO GALLERIES.

MISSION:

TO EMPOWER NATIVE HAWAIIANS LIVING IN KOHALA, SPECIFICALLY THE KAILAPA COMMUNITY, SUPPORTING PHYSICAL, MENTAL, SPIRITUAL, AND CULTURAL HEALTH OF PEOPLE AND PLACE.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the private foundations that make grants based on charitable endowments. Because of their endowments, they are focused primarily on grantmaking and generally do not actively raise funds or seek public financial support. These are the most common type of private foundation. They are generally endowed, usually from a single individual or family. Private foundations are considered family foundations if relatives or the original donor are still active on the board of trustees or in the operation of the foundation.