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Nonprofit · EIN 33-3014337

KAKOO LAHUI

Tax-exempt · HONOLULU, HI 96821

Financials

$125K$93K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of KAKOO LAHUI by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$125,019$93,262$31,757$31,757$0$31,757
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$125,019
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Other expenses
$93,262
Program services (functional)
$64,100

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$0
Total assets, end of year
$31,757
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$31,757
Cash, savings and investments
$31,757
Gross receipts
$125,019

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Melinda Healani Sonoda-PalePresident10$0
Bronson Kainoa AzamaVice President3$0
Iolanthe NiheuSecretary10$0
Maryann OmerodTreasurer5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
6119 KAWEKIU PL, HONOLULU, HI 96821-2222
Signed the 990-EZ
Melinda Sonoda-Pale, President
Phone
(808) 372-2512

Mission

To uplift Kanaka Maoli through the protection of our aina and culture, advancing environmental justice and self-determination through advocacy, education, and mutual aid.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Piko Gathering, a four day intergenerational gathering for frontline Aloha Aina, Hawaiian rights, and environmental advocates. The inaugural event brought together 100 participants from across Hawaii for workshops and discussions on Hawaiian burials, ancestral lands, water protection, demilitarization, climate change, self determination, and sovereignty. The gathering fostered cultural education, intergenerational connection, and community wellness while providing food, shelter, and educational resources in partnership with other community organizations.
    Expenses $35,000
  • Ka Lahui Hawaii Maluhia (Peace) Movie Nights hosts free movies in communities followed by an educational forum on political topics and issues of the day and Hawaiian history and language. Meals are served, security provided and additional information and support is provided on controversial topics where needed.
    Expenses $15,000
  • Provide food and educational materials for the Red Hill spill crisis and the monthly Community Representation Initiative. We also provide free water to families still dealing with the effects of the Red Hill spill in 2021 on O'ahu.
    Expenses $7,200
  • Ka Lahui Hawai'i free educational materials for educational workshops and booths on self-determination, environmental justice, and land reclamation and for our youth leadership development program for those interested in advocating for Hawaiian sovereignty, land back, and protecting Hawaiian burials.
    Expenses $6,900

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025Check at the IRS
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024Check at the IRS

IRS record

EIN
33-3014337
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2025
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Environment (C01)
Assets (IRS master file)
$31,757
Income (IRS master file)
$125,019

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$125,019$93,262$31,757IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 33-3014337).

Questions about KAKOO LAHUI

What is the EIN of KAKOO LAHUI?
The employer identification number (EIN) of KAKOO LAHUI is 33-3014337.
Is KAKOO LAHUI tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2025.
Are donations to KAKOO LAHUI tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does KAKOO LAHUI file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of KAKOO LAHUI due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did KAKOO LAHUI last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who are the officers and directors of KAKOO LAHUI?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does KAKOO LAHUI have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $125,019, expenses of $93,262 and total assets of $31,757 at year end.

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