Mana Maoli

“N/a - the organization does not have any committees that may act on behalf of the entire board.”

“A draft copy of the form 990 is provided to all voting board members for discussion and approval before filing.”

“The conflict of interest policy is provided to each board member at the start of their term of office and annually thereon. Officers and board members must confirm their understanding of the conflict of interest policy. Potential conflicts are presented to the baord for review and resolution.”

“The executive director's compensation was approved by the board as part of the overall budget. The executive director's salary falls within the lower end of the range of salaries for the same position of nonprofits similar to the organization. The salary level was determined with consideration given for his experience level and long-term financial security for the organization.”

“The organization's form 990, governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available for public inspection upon request.”

“Ho'okumu: build grounding and foundation - to foster a sense of esteem, stewardship, and kuleana to the 'aina, our communities, and ourselves, through grounding in the ancestral knowledge and practices of hawai'i and the academic skills necessary to excel in the 21st century ho'okele: forge direction and connections - to explore and inquire in ways that build upon our ancestral wistom and bridge to other communities and cultures in a harmonious way. Ho'omana: provide sustenance and empowerment - to provide sustenance for ourselves and our communities by striving for high academic, cultural, social, environmental, and economic standards, thus nourishing all piko - mental, emotional, spriritual, and physical.”

“Mana maoli connects youth (primarily from hawaiian charter and immersion schools) with professionals in the music, multimedia, and communications industries via year-long classes, discipline-focused mentorships, real- world internships, school visits, and the creation and sharing of products. By exposing program participants to the various areas and disciplines within the creative and "storytelling" industries, they leave with greater levels of confidence and experience in fulfilling thier part in realizing our vision. Each year, between 1,200 and 2,100 students and over 100 music and multimedia professionals are served. An estimated 400-500 and off-campus learning experiences occur across 16 partner schools annually. Research has been conducted via focus groups, consultation with industry professionals and experts in the field of education, teacher and school administrator surveys, community surveys, student surverys, and parent surveys. Our findings lead us to conclude that the majority of those consulted and surveyed strongly feel there is both a need and demand for these program services, and that receiving these services will help students in their personal, educational, and professional lives; improve and evolve upon educational practices specific to native populations; and give voice to the hawaiian community's circumstances and perspectives.”

“Creative/multimedia 12,272 0 0 mana mele instrutors/mentors 64,563 0 0 project systems 95,657 0 0 temporary labor 3,019 0 0 artist stipends 4,325 0 0 total 179,836 0 0”