Kumano I Ke Ala O Makaweli
Only null% goes to programs Growing revenue
Kumano I Ke Ala O Makaweli is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Waimea, Hawaii, registered in 2021, with $1,931,852 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 181, Waimea, HI, 96796 EIN 47-3180959 Since 2021
Revenue (FY2023)
$1.9M
▲ 126.5% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2023)
$1.6M
Net assets
$194K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
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 Kumano I Ke Ala O Makaweli— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
BFinancial health25% of the rating2 mo reserves · +20% 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 Kumano I Ke Ala O Makaweli: 2 mo reserves · +20% margin earns a B on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
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 Kumano I Ke Ala O Makaweli— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 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 Kumano I Ke Ala O Makaweli: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 181, Waimea, HI, 96796
- City
- Waimea
- State
- Hawaii
- Category
- Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Subcategory
- Arts & Cultural Organizations
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $91K (FY2016) to $1.9M (FY2023) across 7 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $2.6MNet assets $194K
Operating margin
19.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.8M
Total liabilities
$2.6M
Net assets
$194K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,931,852▲126% | $1,550,654▲91.3% | $194,131▲17.9% | $2,813,955▲204% | 990 |
| 2022 | $853,005▲100% | $810,710▲87.6% | $164,646▲34.6% | $925,259▲656% | 990 |
| 2021 | $425,962▼2.3% | $432,055▲24.2% | $122,351▼4.7% | $122,351▼6.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $436,144▼13.5% | $347,856▼29.2% | $128,444▲220% | $130,110▲53.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $504,036▲314% | $491,566▲141% | $40,156▲149% | $84,879▲207% | 990 |
| 2018 | $121,661▲33.8% | $203,853▲124% | -$82,192▼561% | $27,686▼68.9% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $90,932 | $90,932 | $17,832 | $88,935 | 990EZ |
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.
Grants received · $2.5M total
20 grants to Kumano I Ke Ala O Makaweli totaling $2.5M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ndn Collective Inc | Justice40 fund - project support | 2024 | $800,000 |
| Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc | General operating support | 2024 | $250,000 |
| Ndn Collective Inc | Community self-determination - general support | 2024 | $200,000 |
| Common Counsel Foundation | General support | 2024 | $30,000 |
| Trustees of the Estate of Bernice Pauahi Bishop | Educational support | 2023 | $110,525 |
| Tides Foundation | Healthy individuals and communities | 2023 | $50,000 |
| Council For Native Hawaiian Advancement | To support event tied to cultural, people/land connection, & natural resources | 2023 | $48,000 |
| Marin Community Foundation | Provide general operating support | 2023 | $25,000 |
| Ndn Collective Inc | Regional deep dive | 2022 | $400,000 |
| Ndn Collective Inc | Community self-determination grants | 2022 | $200,000 |
| Trustees of the Estate of Bernice Pauahi Bishop | Educational support | 2022 | $53,750 |
| Hawaii Dental Service | Support for community services provided by the non-profit organization | 2022 | $25,000 |
| Marin Community Foundation | General operating support | 2022 | $25,000 |
| Hawaii Dental Service | Support for community services provided by the non-profit organization | 2022 | $25,000 |
| Trustees of the Estate of Bernice Pauahi Bishop | Educational support | 2021 | $125,020 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Kumano I Ke Ala O Makaweli a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Kumano I Ke Ala O Makaweli is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 47-3180959, based in Waimea, Hawaii. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Kumano I Ke Ala O Makaweli's EIN?
- Kumano I Ke Ala O Makaweli's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 47-3180959.
- How much revenue does Kumano I Ke Ala O Makaweli report?
- Kumano I Ke Ala O Makaweli reported $1,931,852 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Kumano I Ke Ala O Makaweli have?
- CharityIndex grades Kumano I Ke Ala O Makaweli C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Kumano I Ke Ala O Makaweli (EIN 47-3180959) 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.