Nonprofit · EIN 68-0530092
HAWAII ISLAND PORTUGUESE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL
Tax-exempt · HILO, HI 96721
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $57,080 | $19,532 | $37,548 | $1,406,380 | $0 | $1,406,380 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $324,072 | $15,934 | $308,138 | $1,368,832 | $0 | $1,368,832 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $84,877 | $13,826 | $71,051 | $1,060,694 | $0 | $1,060,694 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $26,646
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $8,374
- Net income from fundraising events
- $22,060
- Other revenue
- $22,060
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $1,432
- Accounting fees
- $4,031
- Occupancy
- $5,174
- Program services (functional)
- $14,692
- Management and general (functional)
- $4,840
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,368,832
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,406,380
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,406,380
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $294,000
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,406,380
- Gross receipts
- $62,468
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 139
- Year formed
- 2002
- State of legal domicile
- HI
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 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARLENE HAPAI | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1.8 | $0 |
| CHERYL RAMOS | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 1.3 | $0 |
| STEVEN SYLVESTER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
| MARGARET LUCAS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JEAN ALVES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STELLA CALIO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GORDON CHING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRENDA DE LUZ CAMPBELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JACKIE DE LUZ MEYER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GERALD DE MELLO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ARCHIE HAPAI III | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAEL TAVARES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| FA'AMANU TEOFILO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARLENE HAPAI | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1.8 | $0 |
| CHERYL RAMOS | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 1.3 | $0 |
| STEVEN SYVESTER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
| MARGARET LUCAS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JEAN ALVES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STELL CALIO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GORDON CHING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRENDA DE LUZ CAMPBELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JACKIE DE LUZ MEYER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GERALD DE MELLO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ARCHIE HAPAI III | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAEL TAVARES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| FA'AMANU TEOFILO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARLENE HAPAI | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1.8 | $0 |
| CHERYL RAMOS | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 1.3 | $0 |
| KENNETH AHLO | PAST TREASUR Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
| JEAN ALVES | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
| WAYLEN LEOPOLDINO | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
| GORDON CHING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRENDA DE LUZ CAMPBELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JACKIE DE LUZ MEYER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GERALD DE MELLO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ARCHIE HAPAI III | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARGARET LUCAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAEL TAVARES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| FA'AMANU TEOFILO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 1120, HILO, HI 96721-1120
- In care of
- % DON KOUCHI
- Mailing address (990-N for 2016)
- PO BOX 5256, HILO HI 96720
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MARLENE HAPAI, PO BOX 1120, HILO, HI 96721
- Principal officer (990-N for 2016)
- Marlene Hapai, PO BOX 413, Kurtistown HI 96760
- Signed the 990
- MARLENE HAPAI, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (808) 557-4540
- Return prepared by
- CARBONARO CPAS & MANAGEMENT GROUP
Mission
THE MISSION OF THE HAWAII ISLAND PORTUGUESE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CULTURAL AND EDUCATION CENTER IS TO DOCUMENT, PRESERVE, AND SHARE THE VALUABLE CONTRIBUTIONS OF THE PORTUGUESE TO HAWAII'S HISTORY BEFORE THEY ARE FOREVER LOST, INCLUDING THEIR RICH HISTORY OF EXPLORATIONS, OCEAN VOYAGES OF EMIGRATION, PAST AND PRESENT CONTRIBUTIONS AND ASSIMILATION INTO THEIR COMMUNITIES, USING TODAY'S TECHNOLOGY, PROVIDE THE OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL HAWAII'S IMMIGRANTS TO REUNITE WITH THEIR FAMILY AND FRIENDS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD.
Program accomplishments
- CONSTRUCTION OF A CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL CENTER REMAINED A PRIMARY AND ONGOING PROGRAM ACTIVITY, ENCOMPASSING EXTENSIVE FUNDRAISING, GRANT ACQUISITION, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, AND PHASED PROJECT DEVELOPMENT. OVER SEVERAL FISCAL YEARS, THE ORGANIZATION PURSUED A COMBINATION OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE FUNDING SOURCES, INCLUDING MULTIPLE STATE GRANT IN AID AWARDS, COUNTY SUPPORT, CAPITAL CAMPAIGNS, SPECIAL EVENTS, AND A SIGNIFICANT DONATED PROPERTY, TO ADVANCE THE PROJECT DESPITE ESCALATING CONSTRUCTION COSTS AND EVOLVING FINANCIAL CONDITIONS. EARLY PLANS FOR COMPLETION WERE ADJUSTED AS COSTS INCREASED, REQUIRING REDESIGN AND PHASED CONSTRUCTION TO MAINTAIN FEASIBILITY. THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC CREATED SUBSTANTIAL CHALLENGES, INCLUDING LIMITATIONS ON IN-PERSON FUNDRAISING AND THE LOSS OF PREVIOUSLY AWARDED GRANT FUNDS DUE TO PROJECT READINESS REQUIREMENTS. IN RESPONSE, THE ORGANIZATION ADAPTED BY IMPLEMENTING ALTERNATIVE FUNDRAISING STRATEGIES SUCH AS DRIVE-THROUGH CULTURAL EVENTS AND VIRTUAL PROGRAMMING, WHICH SUSTAINED COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND GENERATED NECESSARY SUPPORT. A DEDICATED CAPITAL CAMPAIGN AND CONTINUED DONOR ENGAGEMENT FURTHER CONTRIBUTED TO REBUILDING FINANCIAL MOMENTUM FOLLOWING THE PANDEMIC PERIOD. SIGNIFICANT PROGRESS RESUMED WITH A GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY IN NOVEMBER 2022, FOLLOWED BY RENEWED SUCCESS IN SECURING FUNDING, INCLUDING ADDITIONAL STATE SUPPORT AND PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF DONATED PROPERTY DESIGNATED FOR SITE WORK. COORDINATION WITH STATE AGENCIES FACILITATED ALIGNMENT OF GRANT REQUIREMENTS AND TIMELINES, ENABLING THE ORGANIZATION TO MOVE FORWARD WITH CONTRACTING. DURING THE CURRENT FISCAL PERIOD, CONTRACTS FOR BOTH SITE WORK AND BUILDING CONSTRUCTION WERE EXECUTED, SITE PREPARATION WAS COMPLETED, AND VERTICAL CONSTRUCTION COMMENCED, MARKING A MAJOR MILESTONE TOWARD PROJECT COMPLETION. IN PARALLEL WITH CONSTRUCTION EFFORTS, THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUED TO FULFILL ITS CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL MISSION BY HOSTING EVENTS, EXHIBITS, AND PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE PORTUGUESE HERITAGE, INCLUDING MUSIC, FOOD, GENEALOGY, AND HISTORICAL EDUCATION. THESE ACTIVITIES MAINTAINED STRONG COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, EXPANDED PARTNERSHIPS, AND REINFORCED THE LONG-TERM PURPOSE OF THE CENTER AS A HUB FOR CULTURAL PRESERVATION AND LEARNING.Expenses $14,692
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 68-0530092
- 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
- 2003
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,406,380
- Income (IRS master file)
- $62,468
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $57,080 | $19,532 | $1,406,380 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $324,072 | $15,934 | $1,368,832 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $84,877 | $13,826 | $1,060,694 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $110,626 | $6,141 | $989,643 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2016 Officer: Marlene Hapai | June 30, 2017 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 68-0530092).
Questions about HAWAII ISLAND PORTUGUESE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL
- What is the EIN of HAWAII ISLAND PORTUGUESE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of HAWAII ISLAND PORTUGUESE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL is 68-0530092.
- Is HAWAII ISLAND PORTUGUESE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2003.
- Are donations to HAWAII ISLAND PORTUGUESE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does HAWAII ISLAND PORTUGUESE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL 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 HAWAII ISLAND PORTUGUESE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did HAWAII ISLAND PORTUGUESE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of HAWAII ISLAND PORTUGUESE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names MARLENE HAPAI.
- Who are the officers and directors of HAWAII ISLAND PORTUGUESE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 13 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does HAWAII ISLAND PORTUGUESE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $57,080, expenses of $19,532 and total assets of $1,406,380 at year end.
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