Aha Kane - Foundation for the Ad- Vancement of Native Hawaiian Males

“The board of directors reviews and approves the form 990 before it is filed with the internal revenue service.”

“The organization collects a basic conflict of interest form signed annually”

“Performance reviews are completed by the board of directors withing the budgeted funds available.”

“The organization has a website, but has not put their governing documents, conflict of interest policy or financial statements on the site. These documents are available to the public upon request. In addition, the financial statements are available online via the form 990, available to the public on the internet via www.guidestar.org”

“To nurture a healthier native hawaiian male population by eliminating psychosocial, health, and educational disparities founded on traditional cultural practices and building sustainability in the community. To increase our awareness and empower native hawaiian males to fulfill our roles and responsibilities amongst ourselves, as well as within our families and our respective communities. To strengthen the native hawaiian community through nurturing and perpetuating the traditional male roles and responsibilities that contribute to the physical, mental, spiritual and social well-being of hawaiian males, their families and communities.”

“Guidance and support of spiritual growth. The hale mua was the institution where hawaiian men learned the roles and responsibilities of being a successful father, husband, and warrior, and basic occupations like farming and fishing. Elders and master practitioners served as educators. This emphasized moral character development and adherence to kapu (taboos) governing forbidden or inappropriate behavior. The education received in the hale mua also encouraged the preservation and maintenance of mana (power). By sustaining one's mana, each kane fulfilled his kuleana (responsibilities) by honoring his kupuna (elders). This project aims to proactively reestablish intergenerational traditions in contemporary hawaiian communities so today's kane prepare opio (young men) for roles as contributing members of society.”

“Annual makahiki nui 500 0 0 bank fees 47 0 0 books, subscriptions, referen 778 0 0 cultural experts 102,239 0 0 get tax 0 4 0 imu farm 1,500 0 0 outside contract services 37,221 0 0 qlt hale mua 9,373 0 0 state filing fees 2 18 0 telephone 495 0 0”