We Are Oceania is located in Honolulu, HI. According to its NTEE Classification (P84) the organization is classified as: Ethnic & Immigrant Centers, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2023, We Are Oceania employed 23 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. We Are Oceania is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO EMPOWER OUR MICRONESIAN COMMUNITY TO NAVIGATE SUCCESS WHILE HONORING THE INTEGRITY OF OUR DIVERSE HERITAGE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
COMMUNITY RESOURCE SPECIALISTS - ASSIST PARTICIPANTS WITH LANGUAGE SUPPORT IN APPLYING FOR SERVICES SUCH AS RENTAL AND UTILITIES ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS, SNAP BENEFITS, STATE ID, AND OTHER WRAP AROUND SERVICES.HELPLINE - ASSIST PARTICIPANTS WITH LANGUAGE SUPPORT IN LINKING THEM TO RESOURCES IN THE COMMUNITY.YOUTH HOMELESSNESS DEMONSTRATION PROJECT - ASSIST YOUTHS AGES 16-24 AND WHO ARE AT RISK FOR HOMELESSNESS WITH PRIORITIZING GOALS SUCH AS SCHOOL WORK, EMPLOYMENT, AND FINDING HOUSING, GUIDE ON THE SIDE.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Arsima Muller President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Lillian Seagal Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Paulina Perman Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jocelyn Howard CEO | Officer | 40 | $82,600 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $586,477 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,180,424 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,766,901 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| 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 | $1,766,901 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $41,200 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $88,736 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $53,242 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $782,187 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $110,905 |
| Payroll taxes | $141,271 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $59,785 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $109,923 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $37,020 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $157,486 |
| Travel | $111,764 |
| 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 | $1,703 |
| Insurance | $11,280 |
| All other expenses | $1,125 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,785,122 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $655,496 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $366,984 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $5,378 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $21,299 |
| Total assets | $1,049,157 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $59,122 |
| 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 | $59,122 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $437,757 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $552,278 |
| 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 | $1,049,157 |