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HOOMALU KE KAI

EIN 86-3570359 · Natural Resources Conservation & Protection (C30)

What they do

At Hoomalu Ke Kai, We Are Deeply Committed to The Preservation and Rejuvenation of Our Precious Marine Ecosystems. Through Our Marine Ecosystem Conservation & Restoration Program, We Implement A Multifaceted Approach Aimed At Addressing The Challenges Facing Our Oceans. First, In Collaboration With The Division of Aquatic Resources, Kauai, We Conduct Vital Coral Reef Survey Work to Assess The Health and Condition of Our Underwater Ecosystems. Our Efforts Involve Training Local Youth Interested In Marine Biology In Scuba Diving and Marine Research Techniques. Through This Training, We Prepare These Individuals to Contribute to The Association of American Underwater Scientists (AAUS) Program With DAR. Conducting Underwater Fish and Habitat Use Surveys, As Well As Coral Reef Surveys to Collect Crucial Baseline and Longterm Data Helps to Support Future Restoration Programs and Conservation Efforts. Second, We Recognized The Urgent Need for Action Against Threats By Climate Change, Pollutio

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Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.

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They name their leaders12 people are listed in the latest report.

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Money made simple

49.01%of revenue went to mission work50.4% of expenses · Program services
$97.25spent for every $100 of revenueRevenue covered expenses this year.
$0.37in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.
100.0%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Money

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Tax year 2024

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How each $100 of revenue was used

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Total reported revenue$154,242
Mission workProgram services$75,58849.01% of revenue50.4% of expenses
ManagementOffice and general costs0.00% of revenue0.0% of expenses
FundraisingAsking for donations0.00% of revenue0.0% of expenses
Revenue left after expensesReported annual surplus$4,2472.75% of revenueShown in gray on the chart
Total expenses$149,99597.25% of revenue

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Colored bars = expense mix: how each year’s expenses were divided. Total expenses vs. revenue shows whether the charity spent less or more than it received. The current filing is first.

YearExpense mixDetails
2024CurrentExpense mix: 50.4% mission · 0.0% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 97.25% of revenue
2023Expense mix: 100.0% mission · 0.0% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 80.94% of revenue

Money in and money out

Revenue$154,242
Expenses$149,995
Annual surplus $4,247 Revenue was higher than expenses for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$75,588 · 50.4% of expenses
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Revenue$154,242
Expenses$149,995
Assets$54,898
Income$154,242
Contributions$154,242
Mission work (program services)$75,588
People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2024

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation
DAVE ANDERSONDIRECTOR OF RESTORATIVE AQUACULTURE · 5 hrs/week $4,720
TIM LEICHLITERDIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS, PRESIDENT, TREASURER · 40 hrs/week $2,813

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See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (12)

DAVE ANDERSONDIRECTOR OF RESTORATIVE AQUACULTURE

TIM LEICHLITERDIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS, PRESIDENT, TREASURER

ALLEGRA KANNA SCRIBNERDIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS, 2ND VICE PRESIDENT

CLIFTON OLIVERDIRECTOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

KALALENA LUM-WONDIRECTOR OF MALAMA NOMILU

KENUI TOPPDIRECTOR OF MEDIA AND OUTREACH, TREASURER

MAKANA KEAWEAMAHI-MANIBORGDIRECTOR OF AWARENESS AND ENGAGEMENT

MICHAEL RAITHAUSDIRECTOR OF CREATIVE INITIATIVES, VICE PRESIDENT

MIKEY SALAMONEDIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY RELATIONS

NATALIE NISHIOKADIRECTOR OF NETWORKING

POHAKU KEKAUALUADIRECTOR OF HAWAIIAN CULTURE

TARA LEOTADIRECTOR OF OCEAN EDUCATION, SECRETARY

About this charity

Recognized since
January 2021
Location
PO BOX 28, LAWAI, HI 96765-0028
County
Kauai
In care of
Tim Leichliter
Primary officer
Tim Leichliter, Director

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Filing and classification

Latest tax year
2024
Tax period began
May 1, 2024
Return type
990EZ
NTEE classification
Natural Resources Conservation & Protection (C30)
IRS tax category
Natural Resources Conservation & Protection

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