Aha Punana Leo is located in Hilo, HI. The organization was established in 1984. According to its NTEE Classification (A70) the organization is classified as: Humanities, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Aha Punana Leo employed 99 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Aha Punana Leo 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, Aha Punana Leo generated $8.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $6.4m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 3.1% 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
OPERATING AND ADMINISTERING HAWAII MEDIUM SCHOOLS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SCHOOL OPERATIONS: IN 2022, 'AHA PUNANA LEO ADMINISTERED 13 PRESCHOOLS PROGRAMS STATEWIDE, CO-ADMINISTERED WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND UNIVERSITY SYSTEM, KINDERGARTEN THROUGH GRADE 12 HAWAII MEDIUM PROGRAMS. SERVICE APPROXIMATELY 309 PRESCHOOLERS, AND 500 KINDERGARTENERS THROUGH 12TH-GRADE STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES. WE SERVE APPROXIMATELY 5,000 INDIVIDUALS.
COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING: ADMINISTERED VARIOUS PROGRAMS IN THE BROADER COMMUNITY TO RAISE AWARENESS FOR, AND FOSTER LEARNING OF, TRADITIONAL HAWAIIAN KNOWLEDGE AND LANGUAGE FLUENCY, INCLUDING ON-LINE HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE CLASSES.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kauanoe Kamana President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
William H Wilson Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Alohilani Rogers Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Larry Kimura Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Ki'ope Raymond Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Hulilau Wilson Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Summer Helms Grant Writing And Reporting For Federal | 12/30/22 | $110,500 |
Keiki Gourmet Meals For The 2022 School Year Pl O Poko | 12/30/22 | $102,388 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $2,861,756 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,521,811 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,383,567 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $2,540,007 |
| Investment income | $194,177 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $487,823 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $2,024 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $8,674,857 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $544,248 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $290,516 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $267,306 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $44,973 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,256,685 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $28,311 |
| Other employee benefits | $418,139 |
| Payroll taxes | $197,496 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $35,524 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $8,948 |
| Fees for services: Other | $286,237 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $150,713 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $521,727 |
| Travel | $27,966 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $7,070 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $392,857 |
| Insurance | $110,114 |
| All other expenses | $966 |
| Total functional expenses | $6,359,246 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $4,694,360 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,367,712 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $870,663 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $59,428 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $1,522 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $52,488 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $10,103,546 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $8,193,700 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $11,466 |
| Total assets | $25,354,885 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $246,641 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $529,094 |
| 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 | $464,092 |
| Total liabilities | $1,239,827 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $18,426,413 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $5,688,645 |
| 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 | $25,354,885 |
Over the last fiscal year, Aha Punana Leo has awarded $544,248 in support to 4 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
KE KULA 'O NAWAHIOKALANI'OPU'U PURPOSE: SUPPORT | $29,925 |
KE KULA 'O NAWAHIOKALANI'OPU'U PURPOSE: SUPPORT | $386,460 |
KE KULA NIIHAU O KEKAHA PURPOSE: SUPPORT | $5,994 |
KE KULA 'O NAWAHIOKALANI'OPU'U PURPOSE: SUPPORT | $121,869 |