Hawaii-Niigata Inc

“Form 990-EZ, Part III, Refer to Line 28 - Primary Exempt Purpose”

“To establish a formal relationship to strengthen ties between Niigata Prefecture and the State of Hawaii. The organization is formed to to educate the public on subjects useful to the individual and beneficial to the community and to promote culture. Our organization has designed and developed one program in furtherance of our purpose.”

“Our program is entitled Hawaii-Niigita, Inc. We further our purposes under this program by fostering positive international relations between the Prefecture of Niigata, Japan and the State of Hawaii, USA through youth baseball and other cultural activities.”

“The program will conduct youth goodwill basball games between Niigita and Hawaii on an anuual basis with the location of the games alternating each year between Niigita and Hawaii. Baseball clinics will be conducted locally and abroad to enhance the educational aspect of the sport. We will also provide cultural and educational experiences for the visiting and host teams from Japan and the Hawaii teams that will travel.”

“We believe it is important to build and strengthen the ties between Hawaii and Niigita because we can create cultural, educational and economic opportunities between the two states, which have many similarities. Many of Hawaii's families originated and emigrated from Niigita, Japan approximately 100 years ago. This exchange program will provide them the opportunity to also learn about their ancestry and family origins while introducing them to thei native culture.”

“Form 990-EZ, Part III, Line 31 - All Other Accomplishment”

“To establish a formal relationship to strengthen ties between Niigita Prefecture and the State of Hawaii.”

“Depreciation 193.”

“Liability Insurance 901.”

“Legal and Accounting 503.”

“Bank Charges 10.”

“Trophies 352.”

“Baseball uniforms 375.”

“Tournament fees 11813.”

“Refunds & chargebacks 1000.”

“Fellowships 2332.”

“Gifts to visiting team 1573.”

“Food & entertainment 617.”

“Fundraising expenses 34758.”

“Fundraising & contributions 37620.”

“Net book value of equipment acquired in 2015 675. 675.”

“DEPOSITS 13000. 675.”