Hui Huliau
Only 35% goes to programs $0 to raise $100 Strong reserves
Hui Huliau is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Waianae, Hawaii, registered in 2011, with $83,326,549 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C, and it directs about 35% of spending to programs.
86-088 Farrington Hwy Ste 101, Waianae, HI, 96792 EIN 27-4710855 Since 2011
Revenue (FY2024)
$83.3M
▲ 164.9% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$17.6M
Net assets
$70.3M
Employees
0
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C
DProgram efficiency40% of the rating35% to programs · $0 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Hui Huliau: 35% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating48 mo reserves · +79% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Hui Huliau: 48 mo reserves · +79% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
DGovernance25% of the rating1 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Hui Huliau: 1 of 6 checks met earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Hui Huliau: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Our mission is to strengthen our communities, make a positive impact on the lives we touch, and provide a brighter future for the native hawaiian people through education, economic opportunities, and the preservation of the hawaiian language and culture.
What they do
Hui huliau made multiple cash donations to nonprofit organizations that serve native hawaiians along the waianae coast which directly support keiki (youth) programs, educational programs, financial awards/scholarships, kupuna (elder) support, koa kahiko (veterans) support, and other projects and programs that preserve the rich hawaiian culture. in 2024 hui huliau made $1.39m in contributions to other nonprofit organizations and community organizations.
Hui huliau established a grant program for hui huliau hou to provide ongoing support of hui huliau hou's efforts in establishing vocational training programs for underprivileged youth in the waianae community. in 2024 hui huliau contributed $708k in grants to hui huliau hou.hui huliau supports the publishing of the book "historic waianae". historic waianae is a updated reprint of the original publication which captures the cultural significance and current events within the waianae community. hui huliau donated $150k to support the effort to update the publication, publish the new release, and ensure distribution to the local community.
Contact & location
- Address
- 86-088 Farrington Hwy Ste 101, Waianae, HI, 96792
- City
- Waianae
- State
- Hawaii
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Student Services & Aid
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from -$843K (FY2019) to $83.3M (FY2024) across 6 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $1.3MNet assets $70.3M
Operating margin
78.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$71.6M
Total liabilities
$1.3M
Net assets
$70.3M
Salaries & benefits
$0
0% of expenses
Board members
3
0 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $83,326,549▲165% | $17,636,603▲73.7% | $70,284,810▲114% | $71,599,790▲109% | 990 |
| 2023 | $31,451,629▲1.0% | $10,153,620▲101% | $32,894,720▲202% | $34,311,557▲84.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $31,143,317▲2015% | $5,059,295▲447% | $10,877,185▲2114% | $18,581,882▲251% | 990 |
| 2021 | -$1,626,131▼262% | $925,239▲1216% | -$540,167▲81.9% | $5,290,398▲298% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,005,567▲219% | $70,285▼76.3% | -$2,985,830▲32.0% | -$2,672,697▲35.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | -$843,344 | $296,773 | -$4,392,337 | -$4,145,219 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adrian Nakea Silva | Founder/chairman/secretary | 40 | — |
| Deryl Wright | Ceo/assistant Secretary | 36 | — |
| Michael O'connell | Director | 40 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Design Works Inc - Hh | Construction Services | $245,234 |
| Jordan Associates | Marketing Consultant | $139,911 |
Grants made · $2.0M in FY2024
23 grants totaling $2.0M in FY2024 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by Hui Huliau →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hui Huliau Hou | General support | $708,781 |
| Elepaio Social Services | General support | $500,000 |
| Mauka To Makai Makaha Foundation Inc | General support | $105,000 |
| E Ala Voyaging Academy | General support | $100,000 |
| Searider Football Boosters | General support | $100,000 |
| The Hawaii Pacific Foundation Inc | General support | $65,000 |
| Searider Productions Foundation | General support | $50,000 |
| Waianae Hawaiian Civic Club | General support | $50,000 |
| Ka Ala Farm Inc | General support | $50,000 |
| Waianae Protestant Church | General support | $50,000 |
| Malama Learning Center | General support | $50,000 |
| St of Hawaii Dept of Ed | General support | $37,200 |
| Nanakuli Performing Arts Center | General support | $30,000 |
| Na Kama Kai | General support | $25,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Hawaii | General support | $20,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Hui Huliau a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Hui Huliau is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 27-4710855, based in Waianae, Hawaii. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Hui Huliau's EIN?
- Hui Huliau's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 27-4710855.
- How much revenue does Hui Huliau report?
- Hui Huliau reported $83,326,549 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Hui Huliau's spending goes to programs?
- Hui Huliau spends about 35% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Hui Huliau have?
- CharityIndex grades Hui Huliau C, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Hui Huliau's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Hui Huliau's latest Form 990 is $0, paid to Adrian Nakea Silva (Founder/chairman/secretary).
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Data for Hui Huliau (EIN 27-4710855) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.