Waipa Foundation

“A copy of waipa foundation's form 990 was provided to the board of directors prior to filing via electronic mail or hand delivery. Board of directors have one week to review the 990 in draft form before it is submitted, to ask questions, request clarification, more information, or make comments.”

“Each board member signs a conflict of interest disclosure statement annually. Board members are covered under the policy. Staff reviews the completed statements, and if a conflict is identified, the issue is reviewed at the board level. Although not stated in the policy, the board would have the member in question recuse themselves. Restrictions on persons with a conflict are not identified in the policy, but in practice, the board would prohibit them from participating in the deliberations and decisions on a transaction.”

“The board of directors will review and approve the executive director's compensation periodically or upon consideration of a proposed change in the compensation rate. In determining the executive director's compensation, the board of directors will use comparable data based on the form 990 filed by other 501(c)(3) organizations of similar size and geographic area. A record of the decision shall be noted in the meeting minutes. This process was undertaken in 2014.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

“To restore waipa's vibrant natural systems and resources, and inspire healthy, thriving communities connected to their resources. Due to the covid-19 pandemic, waipa's activities changed from previous years, both due to restrictions and the need for safety and also to support the needs of our communities. Waipa's most significant activities during the year included: implementing programming for children and youth from the local community - during the summer and on intersession breaks. - in kindergarten through post high, which focuses on enrichment, academics, connection with food and the land, leadership, cultural knowledge and job and work skills. Growing fresh produce in waipa's gardens, and processing poi in waipa's kitchen, both of which are distributed weekly at affordable prices (0%-60% of retail) to support the food sustainability of waipa's communities. Managing and maintaining the land, resources, and facilities at waipa both to increase their health and productivity, and as learning sites, including stream monitoring and restoration; farms, gardens, greenhouse, and taro fields and their related infrastructure; coastal habitats, campsites, and a fishpond; lowland native forest restoration and management; open spaces for community festivals, gatherings and events; facilities for program use, to meet, gather, prepare food, and administrative use for management of the organization and its programs. During the second half of the year, 9 acres of waipa were cleared of invasive species and prepared for the installation of agroforestry plantings including food trees, shrubs and other crops. Infrastructure to support farming such as irrigation and fencing was also installed in these areas.”

“Other professional fees: program service expenses 138,912. Management and general expenses 38,466. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 177,378.”