Hualalai Ohana Foundation

“A draft form 990 is given to the executive committee, who reviews and forwards the 990 and recommendation to the full board and then an officer authorizes submittal of the form 990 to the internal revenue service.”

“In the document, the board is directed to refer and comply with the conflict of interest policy. All board members annually sign the conflict of interest document at the first meeting of the new calendar year.”

“The president of the board oversees the evaluation of the executive director on an annual basis.”

“The organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are made available upon request. The annual report, policy for donor privacy, policy for donor opt-out privacy, and donor bill of rights are all available on our website.”

“Scholarships and awards are granted to the hualalai community employees, their spouses, and their children. Medical awards cover expenses incurred beyond medical insurance, and educational scholarships are for preschool through college, plus tutoring and work training.”

“Educational awards and programs. In 2024 there were 80 scholarships for pre-k through 12th grade, 44 scholarships for higher education, and 157 coursework/tutoring awards. Educational program included: keiki literacy and learning program - distributes books each month to children of hualalai resort workforce and organizes an annual child literacy book fair for families and children to inspire a love for literacy and learning among children (191 awards in 2024). Honor roll - recognizes and awards children of hualalai resort employees in grades 6-12 (92 in 2024). Work for college match - awards students for summer employment earnings with a cash match of up to 1,500 (28 awards in 2024). Technology for education - awards granted in 2024 included 14 awards to support the remote learning needs of families in support of purchasing a laptop, computer, printer, router, or headset.”

“Summer microschool pilot program: halau lamaku at kalaemano. In july 2024, 48 keiki participated in a two-week educational summer enrichment program coordinated in partnership with the university of hawaii 'imiloa astronomy center. Lama signifies "light- or "enlightenment" - evoking learning, knowledge, and understanding. Halau lamaku honors the lama tree, a native dry forest tree that grows in hawaii and nowhere else in the world. This informal science education/microschool offered place-based enrichment learning for keiki, welcoming young explorers in grades 1-6 to discover hawaii and strengthen connections to there island home, and to the ahupua'a (land) or ka'upulehu (where hualalai resort is located). Explorers engaged in hands-on activities, crafts, games, outdoor exploration, art and observation grounded in hawaiian culture, science, math and art. Explorers voyaged from deep ocean to deep space, and everything in between. The program was custom-designed to provide social and academic stimulation for local children in a safe environment, inspiring pride, connection and relevance here at hualalai where their parents are employed. The theme for the 2024 camp was "the voyage."”

“Fundraising expenses 190,531 fundraising expenses -190,531”