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Nonprofit · EIN 92-1361566

MEGA LAB

Tax-exempt · HILO, HI 96720

Financials

$79K$51K2024$84K$68K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of MEGA LAB by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$83,524$67,751$15,773$58,524$0$58,524
December 31, 2024990-EZ$79,386$50,651$28,735$42,751$0$42,751
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$62,281
Program service revenue
$21,243
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
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$53,030
Other expenses
$14,721
Program services (functional)
$67,751

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$42,751
Total assets, end of year
$58,524
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$58,524
Cash, savings and investments
$58,524
Gross receipts
$83,524

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
Haunani KanePresident1$0
Cliff KaponoVice-President3$0
John BurnsSecretary1$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 3 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Haunani KanePresident2$0
Cliff KaponoVice-President4$0
John BurnsSecretary2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
279 PUIA RD, HILO, HI 96720-2261
In care of
% HAUNANI KANE
Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
279 Puia Road, Hilo HI 96720
Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
Haunani Kane, PO Box 172, Papaikou HI 96781
Signed the 990-EZ
John Burns, Secretary
Phone
(808) 854-4057

Mission

The MEGA Lab advances environmental education, citizen science, and scientific research focused on coral reef and coastal ecosystems. The organization supports scientific research, provides outreach education, and mentors students to promote public engagement in science and community based conservation. These activities address complex challenges related to climate change, ocean ecology, and human environmental interactions in marine and coastal systems, and require collaboration across scientific disciplines and with local communities to support the protection and sustainable management of these environments.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Organized and conducted reef education workshops to advance environmental education and community engagement in coral reef conservation. Engaged over 5,000 students and more than 10,000 members of the public, supported by a team of volunteers. Workshops focused on reef monitoring, citizen science methods, and increasing awareness of the importance of sustaining healthy ocean ecosystems.
    Expenses $21,500
  • Developed and distributed digital media and training resources to support education and public participation in marine science and conservation. Participants were trained to use accessible tools such as Luma.ai and KIRI Engine to capture and share 3D models, expanding engagement in coastal habitat mapping and scientific data collection through online platforms.
    Expenses $8,500
  • Provided programmatic support to Ohana Waa, a Hawaii based nonprofit dedicated to empowering youth through education in voyaging and place based learning. This support contributed to educational programming that increases awareness of ocean conservation and strengthens connections between communities and marine environments.
    Expenses $2,500
  • Engaged with the surf community to advance public understanding of coral reef health and conservation. Conducted outreach and training to support citizen science and reef monitoring efforts, and provided educational resources at surf events reaching over 5,000 participants to promote ocean stewardship and informed use of coastal ecosystems.
    Expenses $12,500
  • Collaborated with local ocean communities to support coral reef conservation through training and implementation of 3D reef mapping and monitoring techniques. Community members were trained to collect high resolution spatial data and develop habitat maps to inform local decision making and management. This work supported community based efforts to assess reef condition, quantify ecological value, and strengthen local capacity to protect and sustainably manage coastal ecosystems.
    Expenses $22,751

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, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-N on file

File the 2026 990-EZ for MEGA LAB

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
92-1361566
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
2023
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$58,524
Income (IRS master file)
$83,524

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$83,524$67,751$58,524XML
990-EZDecember 2024$79,386$50,651$42,751XML
990-N for 2023
Officer: Haunani Kane
December 31, 2023≤ $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 92-1361566).

Questions about MEGA LAB

What is the EIN of MEGA LAB?
The employer identification number (EIN) of MEGA LAB is 92-1361566.
Is MEGA LAB tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2023.
Are donations to MEGA LAB tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does MEGA LAB 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 MEGA LAB 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 MEGA LAB last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of MEGA LAB?
The 990-N for 2023 names Haunani Kane.
Who are the officers and directors of MEGA LAB?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does MEGA LAB have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $83,524, expenses of $67,751 and total assets of $58,524 at year end.

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