Oikonos-ecosystem Knowledge is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Kailua, Hawaii, registered in 2002, with $995,702 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Revenue (FY2024)
$996K
▲ 7.9% vs prior year
Science & Tech median: $288K
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.1M
Net assets
$306K
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 Oikonos-ecosystem Knowledge— 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 Oikonos-ecosystem Knowledge: 3 mo reserves · -8% margin earns a B+ 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 Oikonos-ecosystem Knowledge— 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 Oikonos-ecosystem Knowledge: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $523K (FY2013) to $996K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-7.7%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$311K
Total liabilities
$4,739
Net assets
$306K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $995,702▲7.9% | $1,072,699▲8.4% | $306,319▼20.4% | $311,058▼19.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $922,590▲50.4% | $989,821▲14.5% | $384,786▼14.4% | $385,551▼14.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $613,597▼30.1% | $864,814▲18.7% | $449,660▼36.0% | $451,866▼35.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $877,396▲1.4% | $728,749▲2.2% | $702,353▲26.8% | $704,582▲16.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $865,460▲22.1% | $712,931▼5.4% | $553,706▲38.0% | $607,349▲50.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $708,823▼0.3% | $753,738▲20.1% | $401,177▼9.9% | $404,629▼9.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $711,028▲8.9% | $627,476▲10.2% | $445,383▲22.9% | $445,867▲22.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $653,105▲2.3% | $569,432▼15.5% | $362,328▲30.5% | $363,095▲30.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $638,181▲5.3% | $673,589▼3.9% | $277,734▼11.8% | $279,022▼12.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $606,210▼16.3% | $700,771▼8.0% | $314,989▼22.6% | $318,279▼22.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $724,007▲38.5% | $761,675▲40.9% | $406,790▼3.8% | $411,879▼2.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $522,650 | $540,755 | $422,849 | $422,849 | 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.
18 grants to Oikonos-ecosystem Knowledge totaling $2.7M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | Pacific albatross bycatch risk assessment study | 2023 | $459,931 |
| Orange County Community Foundation | Environment | 2023 | $15,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society | Conservation | 2022 | $126,667 |
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | Land conservation | 2022 | $60,960 |
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | Conserve of the pink-footed | 2021 | $397,559 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society | Conservation | 2021 | $73,333 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $26,600 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $26,600 |
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | Conservation projects | 2020 | $238,853 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2020 | $13,103 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2020 | $5,500 |
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | Conservation of the pink- | 2019 | $94,913 |
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | Various conservation proj | 2018 | $531,282 |
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | Various conservation proj | 2017 | $242,838 |
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Data for Oikonos-ecosystem Knowledge (EIN 03-0385067) 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.