HONOLULU, HI

Kupu

Quick Facts

EIN
51-0652665
Location
HONOLULU, HI
Category
Human Services
NTEE Code
O50
Total Assets
$9.6M
Annual Income
$17.2M
Annual Revenue
$16.3M
IRS Ruling Year
2009
Tax Subsection
501(c)(03)

About This Organization

Kupu is a nonprofit organization based in HONOLULU, HI. It received its IRS tax-exempt ruling in 2009. The organization is classified under IRC Section 501(c)(03). It operates in the area of human services. Total assets are reported at $9.6M. Annual income is $17.2M. The organization has received $4M in foundation grants from 20 funders. It has received $92.4M in federal awards from 4 agencies.

Grants Received from Foundations

Foundation grants awarded to Kupu, based on IRS 990-PF filings.

FunderAmountYearPurpose
The Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Foundation Inc.$150K2024TO SUPPORT THE GENERAL OPERATIONS OF THIS ORGANIZATION, WHICH PROVIDES HANDS-ON LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH AGES 1624 WHO ARE NOT IN SCHOOL OR EMPLOYED.
Kosasa Foundation$100K2024PROGRAM SUPPORT FOR AT-RISK YOUTH SERVICES AND WORKFORCE TRAINING
The Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Foundation Inc.$3K2024TO SUPPORT THE HONOR OF KUPU'S POWERFUL WORK WITH HAWAII'S OPPORTUNITY YOUTH, AND WITH THANKS FOR HOSTING OUR TRUSTEES AND STAFF IN DECEMBER 2023.
The Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Foundation Inc.$350K2023TO SUPPORT THIS ORGANIZATION IN ESTABLISHING AN ALTERNATIVE COMMUNITY-BASED LEARNING CENTER, SUPPORTING AT-RISK AND OPPORTUNITY YOUTH TO RECEIVE THEIR HIGH-SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR EQUIVALENT, A PAID JOB OPPORTUNITY WITH ON-GOING TRAININGS, .
The Freeman Foundation P-01644-00-7$300K2023GENERAL SUPPORT
Kosasa Foundation$250K2023AMERICORP WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT FOR WEST MAUI
Stupski Foundation$162K2023To support the creation of pathways for postsecondary success in Hawai'i and the broader Pacific through Kupu ?Aina Corps, a program matching displaced workers and recent graduates with jobs and training in natural resource management and sustainable agriculture.
Kosasa Foundation$100K2023PROGRAM SUPPORT FOR AT-RISK YOUTH SERVICES AND WORKFORCE TRAINING
Stupski Foundation$50K2023To support the 'Engaging Hawai'i's Families to Inspire and Prepare Students for Futures in Natural Resources initiative.
H T Hayashi Foundation$40K2023GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT.
Rockefeller Foundation$25K2023FOR GENERAL SUPPORT OF ITS MISSION
Tradewind Group Foundation$15K2023EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION
Alaska Airlines Foundation$10K2023A program of Kupu and Kokua Hawai?i Foundation, the Hawai?i Youth Sustainability Challenge (HYSC) is an initiative to empower Hawai?i youth in grades 9-12 across the State to create solutions to conservation and sustainability challenges in their schools and communities. Students can address challenges they have personally identified or tackle "community partner challenges" (i.e. top problems confronted by organizations across the state that would benefit from creative solutions developed by stu
The Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Foundation Inc.$10K2023TO SUPPORT THE OPERATIONS OF THE ORGANIZATION IN APPRECIATION FOR PARTICIPATING IN THE ISRAEL MISSION 2023 TRIP.
The Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Foundation Inc.$10K2023TO SUPPORT TRAVEL, LODGING, AND FEES FOR TWO STAFF MEMBERS AND TWO YOUNG ADULTS TO ATTEND THE ASPEN OPPORTUNITY YOUTH FORUM IN AUSTIN, TX.
Enterprise Holdings Foundation$5K2023Program Support
Keith And Polly Steiner Family Foundation$3K2023CHARITABLE
Macnaughton Foundation$2502023COMMUNITY SUPPORT & STRENGTHENING
Hau Oli Mau Loa Foundation$380K2022ENVIRONMENT: SUPPORT FOR CONSERVATION LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT & ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
Hau Oli Mau Loa Foundation$380K2022ENVIRONMENT: SUPPORT FOR CONSERVATION LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT & ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
Hoag Foundation$300K2022COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
The Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Foundation Inc.$200K2022TO SUPPORT THE HAWAII GREEN JOBS PROGRAM, A PAID WORK-BASED LEARNING OPPORTUNITY FOR 135 YOUTH TO DEVELOP SKILLS IN THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION FIELD THAT LEVERAGES $5 MILLION IN AMERICA RESCUE PLAN FUNDS.
Stupski Foundation$200K2022To support the creation of pathways for postsecondary success in Hawai'i and the broader Pacific through Kupu Aina Corps, a program matching displaced workers and recent graduates with jobs and training in natural resource management and sustainable agriculture.
The Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Foundation Inc.$200K2022TO SUPPORT THE HAWAII GREEN JOBS PROGRAM, A PAID WORK-BASED LEARNING OPPORTUNITY FOR 135 YOUTH TO DEVELOP SKILLS IN THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION FIELD THAT LEVERAGES $5 MILLION IN AMERICA RESCUE PLAN FUNDS.
Stupski Foundation$200K2022To support the creation of pathways for postsecondary success in Hawai'i and the broader Pacific through Kupu Aina Corps, a program matching displaced workers and recent graduates with jobs and training in natural resource management and sustainable agriculture.
Harold K L Castle Foundation$120K2022KUPU 'AINA CORPS [5503; PC]
Harold K L Castle Foundation$120K2022KUPU 'AINA CORPS [5503; PC]
H T Hayashi Foundation$50K2022GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT.
Consuelo Zobel Alger Foundation$31K2022SUPPORT HO'OKUPU CENTER PROGRAMS
Consuelo Zobel Alger Foundation$31K2022SUPPORT HO'OKUPU CENTER PROGRAMS
Bank Of Hawaii Foundation$25K2022HO'OKUPU CENTER PROGRAMS
Bank Of Hawaii Foundation$25K2022HO'OKUPU CENTER PROGRAMS
Marshall And Yuko Hung Foundation$20K2022CHARITABLE
Cooke Foundation Limited$20K2022TRANSFORMING ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION FOR HAWAII'S DOE STUDENTS AND EDUCATIONAL SYSTEMS
Marshall And Yuko Hung Foundation$20K2022CHARITABLE
Marshall And Yuko Hung Foundation$20K2022CHARITABLE
Marshall And Yuko Hung Foundation$20K2022CHARITABLE
Tradewind Group Foundation$15K2022EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION
Tradewind Group Foundation$15K2022EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION
The Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Foundation Inc.$10K2022TO SUPPORT THE KUPU YOUTH WITH A YEAR-END CELEBRATION, WHICH WILL PROVIDE OPPORTUNITY FOR STUDENT PARTICIPANTS TO BUILD COMMUNITY, CELEBRATE THEIR ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN KUPU'S COMPETENCY-BASED DIPLOMA PROGRAM FOR AT-RISK YOUTH.
Kosasa Foundation$10K2022UNRESTRICTED FUNDS
The Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Foundation Inc.$10K2022TO SUPPORT THE KUPU YOUTH WITH A YEAR-END CELEBRATION, WHICH WILL PROVIDE OPPORTUNITY FOR STUDENT PARTICIPANTS TO BUILD COMMUNITY, CELEBRATE THEIR ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN KUPU'S COMPETENCY-BASED DIPLOMA PROGRAM FOR AT-RISK YOUTH.
Kosasa Foundation$10K2022UNRESTRICTED FUNDS
First Insurance Company Of Hawaii Charitable Foundation$7K2022SUPPORT GENERAL FUND
First Insurance Company Of Hawaii Charitable Foundation$7K2022SUPPORT GENERAL FUND
The Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Foundation Inc.$5K2022TO SUPPORT THE GENERAL OPERATIONS OF THE ORGANIZATION, WHICH PROVIDES ACCESS TO BASIC HEALTH CARE SERVICES IN THE RURAL AND REMOTE COMMUNITY OF HANA, MAUI.
Altres Foundation$5K2022FOR NATURE CONSERVATION
The Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Foundation Inc.$5K2022TO SUPPORT THE GENERAL OPERATIONS OF THE ORGANIZATION, WHICH PROVIDES ACCESS TO BASIC HEALTH CARE SERVICES IN THE RURAL AND REMOTE COMMUNITY OF HANA, MAUI.
Bank Of Hawaii Foundation$3K2022ALOHA FOR COMMUNITY
Bank Of Hawaii Foundation$3K2022ALOHA FOR COMMUNITY

Federal Awards Received

Federal grants and cooperative agreements from USAspending.gov.

AgencyProgramAmountYear
Department of the Interior127 awards totaling $48,089,176$48.1M2025
Corporation for National and Community Service7 awards totaling $22,480,539$22.5M2025
Department of Agriculture10 awards totaling $21,377,252$21.4M2025
Department of Commerce7 awards totaling $486,871$487K2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Kupu do?

Kupu is a nonprofit organization focused on human services, based in HONOLULU, HI. It is classified under IRC Section 501(c)(03).

Who funds Kupu?

Kupu has received foundation grants from The Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Foundation Inc., Kosasa Foundation, The Freeman Foundation P-01644-00-7, and others. It has also received federal awards from Department of the Interior, Corporation for National and Community Service, Department of Agriculture, among others.

What is Kupu's annual revenue?

Kupu reports total assets of $9.6M. Annual income is $17.2M.

Where is Kupu located?

Kupu is located in HONOLULU, HI.

Is Kupu a 501(c)(3)?

Yes, Kupu is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 51-0652665. Donations to this organization may be tax-deductible.

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