Ka Leo O Laka I Ka Hikina O Ka La is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Kaneohe, Hawaii, registered in 2009, with $71,155 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
Revenue (FY2024)
$71K
▼ 37.2% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2024)
$97K
Net assets
$121K
Employees
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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. Not scored for Ka Leo O Laka I Ka Hikina O Ka La— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Ka Leo O Laka I Ka Hikina O Ka La: 15 mo reserves · -36% margin earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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. Not scored for Ka Leo O Laka I Ka Hikina O Ka La— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Ka Leo O Laka I Ka Hikina O Ka La: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $50K (FY2014) to $71K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-36.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$121K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$121K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $71,155▼37.2% | $97,093▼17.2% | $120,545▼17.7% | $120,545▼17.7% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $113,323▲316% | $117,310▲477% | $146,483▼2.6% | $146,483▼2.6% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $27,227▼37.4% | $20,344▼28.8% | $150,470▲4.8% | $150,470▲4.8% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $43,511▲187% | $28,586▲55.7% | $143,587▲11.6% | $143,587▲11.6% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $15,137▼88.1% | $18,357▼82.4% | $128,662▼2.4% | $128,662▼2.4% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $127,654▼3.3% | $104,249▲24.4% | $131,882▲21.6% | $131,882▲21.6% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $132,043▲25.2% | $83,820▲13.5% | $108,477▲80.0% | $108,477▲80.0% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $105,467▼35.6% | $73,820▼40.7% | $60,254▲111% | $60,254▲111% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $163,755▲264% | $124,518▲148% | $28,607▲369% | $28,607 | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $45,000▼10.8% | $50,241▼11.5% | -$10,630▼97.3% | $0 | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $50,460 | $56,759 | -$5,389 | $0 | 990EZ |
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Data for Ka Leo O Laka I Ka Hikina O Ka La (EIN 20-0745737) 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.