Oikonos-Ecosystem Knowledge is located in Kailua, HI. The organization was established in 2002. According to its NTEE Classification (U50) the organization is classified as: Biological & Life Sciences, under the broad grouping of Science & Technology and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Oikonos-Ecosystem Knowledge employed 15 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Oikonos-Ecosystem Knowledge is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Oikonos-Ecosystem Knowledge generated $613.6k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $864.8k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 2.7% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
OIKONOS STUDIES AND PROTECTS IMPERILED ECOSYSTEMS BY ENGAGING DIVERSE COMMUNITIES THROUGH INNOVATIVE SCIENTIFIC AND ARTISTIC COLLABORATIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PROTECTING THREATENED SPECIES:LEADING CRITICAL STUDIES ON THREATENED SPECIES AND APPLYING THIS KNOWLEDGE TO CREATE LASTING PROTECTIONS.
CONSERVATION SOLUTIONS:DESIGNING AND IMPLEMENTING ON-THE-GROUND SOLUTIONS WITH LOCAL COMMUNITIES TO REDUCE THREATS FACING WILDLIFE AND ECOSYSTEMS.
IMPROVING FISHERIES: FACILITATING SUSTAINABLE FISHING PRACTICES BY PROVIDING DATA TO PARTNERS ABOUT THE IMPACTS OF FISHERIES TO SEABIRD POPULATIONS
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Michelle Hester Co-President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $68,400 | 
| Valentina Colodro Mailer Co-President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $34,812 | 
| Peter Hodum CFO | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 | 
| Molly Hagemann Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 | 
| Alvaro Jaramillo Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 | 
| Ricardo Matus Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 | 
| Membership dues | $0 | 
| Fundraising events | $0 | 
| Related organizations | $0 | 
| Government grants | $70,936 | 
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $539,192 | 
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $4,844 | 
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $610,128 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 | 
| Investment income | $3,469 | 
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Net Rental Income | $0 | 
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 | 
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 | 
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 | 
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 | 
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 | 
| Total Revenue | $613,597 | 
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 | 
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 | 
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 | 
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $111,802 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $63,902 | 
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 | 
| Other salaries and wages | $387,121 | 
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 | 
| Other employee benefits | $18,346 | 
| Payroll taxes | $22,889 | 
| Fees for services: Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Legal | $194 | 
| Fees for services: Accounting | $7,800 | 
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Other | $143,781 | 
| Advertising and promotion | $0 | 
| Office expenses | $0 | 
| Information technology | $4,458 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Occupancy | $17,196 | 
| Travel | $16,498 | 
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 | 
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 | 
| Interest | $0 | 
| Payments to affiliates | $0 | 
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 | 
| Insurance | $3,297 | 
| All other expenses | $16,833 | 
| Total functional expenses | $864,814 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $175,140 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $276,328 | 
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 | 
| Accounts receivable, net | $398 | 
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 | 
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 | 
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 | 
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 | 
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 | 
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 | 
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 | 
| Investments—other securities | $0 | 
| Investments—program-related | $0 | 
| Intangible assets | $0 | 
| Other assets | $0 | 
| Total assets | $451,866 | 
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,206 | 
| Grants payable | $0 | 
| Deferred revenue | $0 | 
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 | 
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 | 
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 | 
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 | 
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 | 
| Other liabilities | $0 | 
| Total liabilities | $2,206 | 
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $449,660 | 
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 | 
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 | 
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 | 
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 | 
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $451,866 |