The Kohala Center Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
The Kohala Center Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Kamuela, Hawaii, registered in 2001, with $3,146,999 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
65-1291 Kawaihae Rd, Kamuela, HI, 96743 EIN 99-0354676 Since 2001
Revenue (FY2023)
$3.1M
▼ 29.2% vs prior year
Environment median: $250K
Expenses (FY2023)
$3.5M
Net assets
$5.0M
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.
B
—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 The Kohala Center Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating17 mo reserves · -10% 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 The Kohala Center Inc: 17 mo reserves · -10% 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 The Kohala Center Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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 The Kohala Center Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 65-1291 Kawaihae Rd, Kamuela, HI, 96743
- City
- Kamuela
- State
- Hawaii
- Category
- Environment
- Subcategory
- Environmental Education
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $6.6M (FY2013) to $3.1M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $1.9MNet assets $5.0M
Operating margin
-9.8%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$6.9M
Total liabilities
$1.9M
Net assets
$5.0M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3,146,999▼29.2% | $3,456,625▼23.5% | $5,034,605▼12.3% | $6,888,587▼10.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $4,442,958▼16.8% | $4,516,944▼13.4% | $5,739,513▼1.0% | $7,674,563▲1.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $5,340,627▲44.0% | $5,217,414▲15.7% | $5,796,866▲2.5% | $7,537,727▼0.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $3,707,725▼14.6% | $4,509,843▲29.4% | $5,655,061▼33.9% | $7,587,760▼18.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $4,341,153▲24.4% | $3,484,035 | $8,561,042▲9.9% | $9,346,937▲8.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $3,490,984▼12.8% | $3,483,006▼9.9% | $7,786,367▲34.6% | $8,583,155▲29.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $4,001,359▲9.8% | $3,863,962▲11.6% | $5,783,229▲2.7% | $6,628,915▲8.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $3,643,995▲0.6% | $3,461,610▼12.1% | $5,630,667▲4.1% | $6,128,602▲3.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $3,620,560▼35.6% | $3,939,123▲5.2% | $5,409,452▼4.9% | $5,944,773▼6.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $5,624,237▼14.5% | $3,745,207▲3.3% | $5,690,690▲50.8% | $6,357,912▲35.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $6,580,239 | $3,626,820▲22.9% | $3,774,056▲353% | $4,710,497▲239% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $2,950,124▲11.5% | $833,646▲68.3% | $1,388,452▲54.1% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $2,646,353▼28.2% | $495,360▲860% | $900,773▲19.6% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $3,684,520▼10.0% | $51,603▼38.6% | $752,965▲94.9% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $4,093,427 | $84,013 | $386,251 | 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.
Grants received · $2.7M total
31 grants to The Kohala Center Inc totaling $2.7M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservation International Foundation | Strengthening community stewardship at kahau'u | 2024 | $40,021 |
| Trustees of the Estate of Bernice Pauahi Bishop | Educational support | 2023 | $245,132 |
| Council For Native Hawaiian Advancement | To support event tied to cultural, people/land connection, & natural resources | 2023 | $72,000 |
| National Trust For Historic Preservation In the United States | Historic preservation | 2023 | $18,790 |
| Trustees of the Estate of Bernice Pauahi Bishop | Educational support | 2022 | $75,000 |
| National Trust For Historic Preservation In the United States | Historic preservation | 2022 | $6,210 |
| Trustees of the Estate of Bernice Pauahi Bishop | Educational support | 2021 | $205,000 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Environment & animal protection | 2021 | $10,000 |
| Impactassets Inc | Support services for regenerative agriculture | 2021 | $10,000 |
| Trustees of the Estate of Bernice Pauahi Bishop | Educational support | 2020 | $175,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2020 | $8,250 |
| Trustees of the Estate of Bernice Pauahi Bishop | Educational support | 2019 | $150,000 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | Charitable | 2019 | $28,626 |
| Tides Center | Healthy individuals and communities | 2019 | $20,000 |
| Global Impact | Grant | 2019 | $10,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is The Kohala Center Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. The Kohala Center Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 99-0354676, based in Kamuela, Hawaii. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is The Kohala Center Inc's EIN?
- The Kohala Center Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 99-0354676.
- How much revenue does The Kohala Center Inc report?
- The Kohala Center Inc reported $3,146,999 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does The Kohala Center Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades The Kohala Center Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for The Kohala Center Inc (EIN 99-0354676) 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.