Honolulu Civil Beat Inc is located in Honolulu, HI. The organization was established in 2016. According to its NTEE Classification (A30) the organization is classified as: Media & Communications, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Honolulu Civil Beat Inc employed 45 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Honolulu Civil Beat Inc 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 12/2023, Honolulu Civil Beat Inc generated $6.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 23.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $5.6m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 6.9% per year over the past 7 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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HONOLULU CIVIL BEAT INC. ("HCB") IS A NEWS ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO CULTIVATING AN INFORMED BODY OF CITIZENS, ALL STRIVING TO MAKE HAWAII A BETTER PLACE TO LIVE. HCB ACHIEVES THIS THROUGH INVESTIGATIVE AND WATCHDOG JOURNALISM, IN-DEPTH ENTERPRISE REPORTING, ANALYSIS AND COMMENTARY THAT GIVES READERS A BROAD VIEW ON ISSUES OF IMPORTANCE TO OUR COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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INFORMATION ACCESS:PROVIDE INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS WITH ACCESS TO THE INFORMATION THEY NEED TO ADVOCATE FOR POSITIVE CHANGE AND DEMAND ACCOUNTABILITY FROM GOVERNMENT, BUSINESS AND OTHERS IN POSITIONS OF POWER.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Patti Epler General Manager | Trustee | 50 | $171,764 |
Michael Mohr Direc/sec/treas | OfficerTrustee | 1.54 | $0 |
Pierre Omidyar Director/pres | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
William Coy Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Benjamin Nishimoto VP Operations And Philanthropy | 50 | $144,008 | |
Kimberlie Gamel Managing Editor | 40 | $139,745 |
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Kaimuki Plaza Office Rent | 12/30/22 | $204,834 |
Mantle Website Design/mgmt | 12/30/22 | $127,487 |
| 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 | $5,924,213 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,924,213 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $359 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$11,010 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $6,178,514 |
| 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. | $188,888 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,948,776 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $129,195 |
| Other employee benefits | $739,558 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $6,439 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $104,296 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $200,358 |
| Advertising and promotion | $28,277 |
| Office expenses | $38,896 |
| Information technology | $337,467 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $396,918 |
| Travel | $119,465 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $46,284 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $23,345 |
| Insurance | $12,423 |
| All other expenses | $96,979 |
| Total functional expenses | $5,583,285 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,821,332 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $880,379 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,234,021 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $44,101 |
| 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 | $32,652 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $669,689 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $5,839 |
| Total assets | $4,688,013 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $553,265 |
| 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 | $553,265 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,786,985 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,347,763 |
| 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 | $4,688,013 |