Nonprofit · EIN 81-2738422
KE KAI ALA FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · KAILUA KONA, HI 96740
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $221,436 | $201,747 | $19,689 | $41,679 | $0 | $41,679 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $221,294 | $227,804 | -$6,510 | $21,989 | $0 | $21,989 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $206,469 | $219,977 | -$13,508 | $25,442 | $0 | $25,442 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $114,637
- Program service revenue
- $106,799
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $77,548
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $3,480
- Travel
- $767
- Program services (functional)
- $183,589
- Management and general (functional)
- $18,158
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $21,989
- Total assets, end of year
- $41,679
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $41,679
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $41,679
- Gross receipts
- $221,436
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 25
- Year formed
- 2016
- 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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thalia Fajans | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Usha Kilpatrick | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Manu Powers | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Cameron Healy | President Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Kate Jacobson | Secretarytreasurer Officer | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thalia Fajans | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Usha Kilpatrick | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Manu Powers | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Cameron Healy | President Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Kate Jacobson | Secretarytreasurer Officer | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Usha Kilpatrick | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Manu Powers | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Thalia Fajans | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Cameron Healy | President Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Kate Jacobson | Secretarytreasurer Officer | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 74-5617 PAWAI PL STE 207, KAILUA KONA, HI 96740-3125
- In care of
- % KATE JACOBSON
- Signed the 990
- KATE JACOBSON, Treasurer
- Phone
- (808) 897-9196
- Website
- konabrewersfestival.com
- Return prepared by
- Schumacher Tax & Accounting PC
Mission
The Kona Brewers Festival is a potent blend of craft beer, Hawaiian culture and charitable support. This beloved event brings beer enthusiasts and the community together while raising money for impactful causes focusing on conservation, education and cultural preservation in Kona
Program accomplishments
- The 30th Annual Kona Brewers Festival is a community celebration and raises funds to provide grants to local non-profits. For 2025, the organization donated $77,458 to local charities.Expenses $183,589
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 81-2738422
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2017
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $41,679
- Income (IRS master file)
- $221,436
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $221,436 | $201,747 | $41,679 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $221,294 | $227,804 | $21,989 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $206,469 | $219,977 | $25,442 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
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 81-2738422).
Questions about KE KAI ALA FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of KE KAI ALA FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of KE KAI ALA FOUNDATION is 81-2738422.
- Is KE KAI ALA FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2017.
- Are donations to KE KAI ALA FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does KE KAI ALA FOUNDATION 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 KE KAI ALA FOUNDATION 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 KE KAI ALA FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of KE KAI ALA FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does KE KAI ALA FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $221,436, expenses of $201,747 and total assets of $41,679 at year end.
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