Lawakua Charitable Fund

Organization Overview

Lawakua Charitable Fund is located in Honolulu, HI. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (O50) the organization is classified as: Youth Development Programs, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Lawakua Charitable Fund employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lawakua Charitable Fund 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 12/2021, Lawakua Charitable Fund generated $518.8k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $336.7k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 7.3% per year over the past 6 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

OVER ITS HISTORY, LAWAKUA HAS GUIDED HUNDREDS OF DISADVANTAGED YOUTH TO A MORE HOPEFUL FUTURE. THE PROGRAM USES MARTIAL ARTS TO TEACH CONFIDENCE, COORDINATION, STRUCTURE, AND DISCIPLINE TO YOUTH, WITH A FOCUS ON AT-RISK AND LOW-INCOME CHILDREN. LAWAKUA ALSO PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE, SUCH AS COVERING TUITION PAYMENTS TO PRIVATE SCHOOLS FOR THE AT-RISK YOUTH PARTICIPANTS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

LAWAKUA CHARITABLE FUND RECRUITS AT-RISK AND LOW-INCOME CHILDREN TO JOIN ITS MARTIAL ARTS CLUB. THEY LEARN DISCIPLINE, HARD WORK, SELF-DEFENSE, TEAM COLLABORATION, AND RESPECT FOR OTHERS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO USES MARTIAL ARTS TO INSTILL CONFIDENCE, COORDINATION, AND STRUCTURE TO GUIDE YOUTH AND PROVIDE THEM WITH EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE, SUCH AS TUITION PAYMENTS, SCHOOL SUPPLIES, SCHOOL BOOKS, UNIFORMS AND MEALS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDES ALL OF THE NECESSARY MARTIAL ARTS EQUIPMENT AND GEAR FOR THE CHILDREN WHO ARE PARTICIPATING IN THE PROGRAM.IN-PERSON KAJUKENBO CLASSES CEASED DUE TO PANDEMIC, AND ONLINE SESSIONS STARTED LATE 2020. VIRTUAL TUTORING SERVICES WERE OFFERED WHEN IN-PERSON SESSIONS CEASED DUE TO PANDEMIC.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Brenda Whitmarsh
Secretary
$64,050
Matthew Levi
President & Chairman Of The Board
$0
Nick Dreher
Vice Chair
$0
Alexander Fergus
Treasurer
$0
Richard Gushman
Director
$0
Aisha Ishida
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$486,626
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$486,626
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $30,180
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $2,006
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $518,812

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 8 grants that Lawakua Charitable Fund has recieved totaling $216,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Maurice And Joanna Sullivan Family Foundation

Honolulu, HI

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GIFT.

$75,000
Gertrude M Damon Trust

Honolulu, HI

PURPOSE: GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES

$35,000
Clarence T C Ching Foundation

Honolulu, HI

PURPOSE: CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT

$30,000
Clarence T C Ching Foundation

Honolulu, HI

PURPOSE: CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT

$30,000
Tsk Charitable Foundation

Honolulu, HI

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GIFT

$20,000
Henry And Colene Wong Foundation

Honolulu, HI

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION

$20,000
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