Hawaii United Okinawa Association is located in Waipahu, HI. The organization was established in 1996. According to its NTEE Classification (A23) the organization is classified as: Cultural & Ethnic Awareness, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Hawaii United Okinawa Association employed 8 individuals. This organization is a parent organization of an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. Hawaii United Okinawa Association 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, Hawaii United Okinawa Association generated $1.3m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.0m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.4%) per year over the past 7 years. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROMOTE, PRESERVE, AND PERPETUATE THE OKINAWAN CULTURE; T0 PERFORM COMMUNITY SERVICE; TO SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGE EDUCATION; TO CONDUCT CULTURAL PROGRAMS, ARTS AND CRAFTS EXHIBITS, DEMONSTRATIONS, AND ATHLECTIC AND SOCIAL ACTIVITES; TO PRINT, PUBLISH, AND/OR DISTRIBUTE OKINAWAN CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL INFORMATION AND BOOKS; AND TO PROVIDE AND ENCOURAGE MEMBER ASSOCIATIONS TO SUSTAIN THEIR MEMBERSHIP AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES UNIQUE TO THE INDIVIDUAL ASSOCIATIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL, SPORTS - PROVIDES SERVICES TO APPROXIMATELY 9,200 FAMILIES OF OKINAWAN ANCESTRY IN HAWAII THROUGH CULTURAL ACTIVITIES, STUDY, TOURS AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES WHICH PROMOTES A POSITIVE GROUP IDENTITY AND CONTRIBUTES TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN OKINAWAN ETHNIC IDENTITY.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
David Jones President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Clarisse Kabashigawa President - Elect | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Aolani Yamasato-Gragas Vice-President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
David Shinsato Vice-President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Myles Nakasone Vice-President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Chikako Nago Vice-President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $4,900 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $93,401 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $767,726 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $302,379 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $866,027 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $29,461 |
| Investment income | $25,870 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $53,210 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $8,366 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $206,833 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $38,169 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,253,620 |
| 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. | $69,583 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $34,792 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $119,692 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $2,870 |
| Payroll taxes | $14,476 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $36,410 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $3,831 |
| Fees for services: Other | $41,688 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $7,087 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $136,856 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $9,391 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $293,835 |
| Insurance | $30,066 |
| All other expenses | $25,771 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,049,950 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $686,477 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $21,000 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $14,799 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $56,560 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $6,647 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,274,542 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $786,400 |
| Investments—other securities | $7,620,000 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $153,117 |
| Total assets | $13,619,542 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $31,759 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $30,000 |
| 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 | $6,950 |
| Total liabilities | $68,709 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $13,154,916 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $395,917 |
| 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 | $13,619,542 |