Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16
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Balance Sheet
Assets
Up$58,524
Up $15,773 (+37%) from 2024
Net Assets
Up$58,524
Up $15,773 (+37%) from 2024
Liabilities
Flat$0
Flat from 2024
Revenue And Expenses
Revenue
Up$83,524
Up $4,138 (+5.2%) from 2024
Expenses
Up$67,751
Up $17,100 (+34%) from 2024
Net Income
Down$15,773
Down $12,962 (-45%) from 2024
Historical Trend
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Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025
- Signed
- Apr 12, 2026
- Return Version
- 2025v4.0
- Gross Receipts
- $83,524
Mission and Program Overview
Mission
The MEGA Lab's exempt purpose falls under the general science (U20) category: Organizations that focus broadly on scientific research and inquiry or which engage in interdisciplinary science activities. Our organization will use 3 activities, scientific research, outreach education, and mentoring of students to focus broadly upon scientific research and inquiry. Our activities will encompass and engage in interdisciplinary science actions to support research and conservation efforts related (but not limited) to the changing climate, ocean ecology, and human-environmental connections in the coastal and marine areas. These are complex issues that can not be solved by a single scientific discipline and as such will require an interdisciplinary team of researchers, students, and community engagement. By conducting research, providing outreach education, and mentoring college students in marine and coastal conservation fields we are directly contributing to our exempt purpose.
The MEGA Lab advances environmental education, citizen science, and scientific research focused on coral reef and coastal ecosystems. The organization supports scientific research, provides outreach education, and mentors students to promote public engagement in science and community based conservation. These activities address complex challenges related to climate change, ocean ecology, and human environmental interactions in marine and coastal systems, and require collaboration across scientific disciplines and with local communities to support the protection and sustainable management of these environments.
Program Services
| Description | Grants | Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| Collaborated with local ocean communities to support coral reef conservation through training and implementation of 3D reef mapping and monitoring techniques. Community members were trained to collect high resolution spatial data and develop habitat maps to inform local decision making and management. This work supported community based efforts to assess reef condition, quantify ecological value, and strengthen local capacity to protect and sustainably manage coastal ecosystems. | $0 | $22,751 |
| Organized and conducted reef education workshops to advance environmental education and community engagement in coral reef conservation. Engaged over 5,000 students and more than 10,000 members of the public, supported by a team of volunteers. Workshops focused on reef monitoring, citizen science methods, and increasing awareness of the importance of sustaining healthy ocean ecosystems. | $0 | $21,500 |
| Engaged with the surf community to advance public understanding of coral reef health and conservation. Conducted outreach and training to support citizen science and reef monitoring efforts, and provided educational resources at surf events reaching over 5,000 participants to promote ocean stewardship and informed use of coastal ecosystems. | $0 | $12,500 |
| Developed and distributed digital media and training resources to support education and public participation in marine science and conservation. Participants were trained to use accessible tools such as Luma.ai and KIRI Engine to capture and share 3D models, expanding engagement in coastal habitat mapping and scientific data collection through online platforms. | $0 | $8,500 |
| Provided programmatic support to Ohana Waa, a Hawaii based nonprofit dedicated to empowering youth through education in voyaging and place based learning. This support contributed to educational programming that increases awareness of ocean conservation and strengthens connections between communities and marine environments. | $0 | $2,500 |
Compensation and Service Providers
Employees
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haunani Kane | President | - | $0 | - | - |
| Cliff Kapono | Vice-President | - | $0 | - | - |
| John Burns | Secretary | - | $0 | - | - |
Filing and Contact Details
Filer
- Filer Name
- Mega Lab
- EIN
- 92-1361566
- Phone
- 8088544057
- Address
- 279 Puia Road, Hilo, HI 96720
Signing Officer
- Name
- John Burns
- Title
- Secretary
- Phone
- 8088544057
- Signed
- 2026-04-12
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2025 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
- Assets
- $58,524
- Liabilities
- $0
- Net assets
- $58,524
- Revenue
- $83,524
- Expenses
- $67,751
- Net income
- $15,773