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Also known as: RESTORATION INSTITUTE
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E Kupaku Ka Aina The Hawaii Land Restoration Institute is a private corporation based in WAILUKU, HI. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2020. The principal officer is Penny Levin. It holds total assets of $1.2M. Annual income is reported at $825K. Total assets have grown from $379K in 2019 to $1.2M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. The organization is involved in protecting and recovering traditional landscapes and plant biocultural diversity in the hawaiian islands. The objectives include restoring ecological and economic resilience and community wellbeing through the recovery of traditional cultural landscapes and hawaiian crop cultivar diversity, traditional agricultural and natural resources management practices, applied research, education and outreach efforts, including through partner organizations. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2017 to 2024. According to available records, E Kupaku Ka Aina The Hawaii Land Restoration Institute has made 6 grants totaling $165K, with a median grant of $26K. Annual giving has grown from $73K in 2020 to $92K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $20K to $40K, with an average award of $27K. The foundation has supported 3 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in Hawaii. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
The organization is involved in protecting and recovering native landscapes and hawaiian plant biodiversity existing in the hawaiian islands. The objectives include increasing the number of available varieties of traditional hawaiian kalo existing in hawaii by educating growers and others on better identification and management, and by increasing the availability of planting stock to growers through outreach efforts and partner organization, and training the next generation of traditional hawaiian kalo specialists.
Expenses: $126K
The organization is involved in protecting and recovering traditional landscapes and plant biocultural diversity in the hawaiian islands. The objectives include restoring ecological and economic resilience and community wellbeing through the recovery of traditional cultural landscapes and hawaiian crop cultivar diversity, traditional agricultural and natural resources management practices, applied research, education and outreach efforts, including through partner organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 6 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in HI.
E Kupaku Ka Aina The Hawaii Land Restoration Institute has distributed a total of $165K across 6 grants. The median grant size is $26K, with an average of $27K. Individual grants have ranged from $20K to $40K.
E Kupaku Ka Aina The Hawaii Land Restoration Institute typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
E Kupaku Ka Aina The Hawaii Land Restoration Institute is headquartered in WAILUKU, HI.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juenlee Brown | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Lyn Scott | VICE PRESIDE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Debbie Ward | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Anna Palomino | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
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Total Assets
$1.2M
Fair Market Value
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Net Worth
$1.2M
Grants Paid
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Net Investment Income
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Total Grants
6
Total Giving
$165K
Average Grant
$27K
Median Grant
$26K
Unique Recipients
3
Most Common Grant
$20K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maui Nui Botanical GardensSUPPORT | Kahului, HI | $26K | 2022 |
| Lyon AboretumSUPPORT | Honolulu, HI | $20K | 2022 |
| University Of Hilyon ArboretumGRANT | Honolulu, HI | $33K | 2020 |