NonprofitsKupu

Youth Development

Kupu

HONOLULU, HI

Total revenue

$16.3M

Total expenses

$17.2M

Net assets

$5.8M

Grants received

$8.0M

119 grants

EIN

510652665

Tax year

2023

Mission

Charitable, scientific, and educational purposes

Financials

FY 2023

Revenue

Contributions & grants$14.3M
Program service revenue$2.0M
Investment income$23K
Other revenue$9K
Total revenue$16.3M

Expenses

Grants paid
Salaries & benefits$14.2M
Fundraising$553K
Other expenses$3.1M
Total expenses$17.2M
Total assets$9.6M
Net assets$5.8M

People

19 listed

NameRoleCompensation

JOHN LEONG

CEO

Board

$181K

40 hrs/wk

JANICE PAK

CFO

Board

$180K

40 hrs/wk

MATT BAUER

COO

Board

$175K

40 hrs/wk

RODNEY CHONG

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

TYLER TOKIOKA

PRESIDENT

Board

1 hrs/wk

LANCE WILHELM

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

TIFFANY GARZA

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

KATHLEEN THURSTON

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

ROB NELSON

SECRETARY

Board

1 hrs/wk

DANI AIU

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

CALVERT CHIPCHASE

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

RUDY TAMAYO

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

TIMOTHY JOHNS

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

JULIANNA RAPU LEONG

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

BRADLEY TOTHEROW

VICE PRESIDENT

Board

1 hrs/wk

MICHAEL WILSON

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

KATHLEEN MORIMOTO

TREASURER

Board

1 hrs/wk

DARCIE YUKIMURA

VP OF PHILANTHROPY

Staff

$146K

40 hrs/wk

JAMES RILEY

VP OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

Staff

$140K

40 hrs/wk

Grants received

Showing 119 of 119

FromAmountPurposeYear
$100K
PROGRAM SUPPORT FOR AT-RISK YOUTH SERVICES AND WORKFORCE TRAINING
2024
$88K
To provide general operating and support the creation of pathways for postsecondary success in Hawaii and the broader Pacific through Kupu Aina Corps, a program matching displaced workers and recent graduates with jobs and training in natural resource management and sustainable agriculture.
2024
$42K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2024
$25K
To support the establishment of a state-of-the-art headquarters.
2024
$20K
KUPU COMMUNITY PROGRAM
2024
$20K
COMMUNITY SUPPORT & STRENGTHENING
2024
$9K
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCAT
2024
$200
PHILANTHROPIC PURPOSES
2024
$380K
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, CONSERVATION LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
2023
$350K
TO SUPPORT THIS ORGANIZATION IN ESTABLISHING AN ALTERNATIVE COMMUNITY-BASED LEARNING CENTER, SUPPORTING AT-RISK AND OPPORTUNITY YOUTH TO RECEIVE THEIR HIGH-SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR EQUIVALENT, A PAID JOB OPPORTUNITY WITH ON-GOING TRAININGS, .
2023
$300K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2023
$250K
AMERICORP WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT FOR WEST MAUI
2023
$162K
To support the creation of pathways for postsecondary success in Hawai'i and the broader Pacific through Kupu ?Aina Corps, a program matching displaced workers and recent graduates with jobs and training in natural resource management and sustainable agriculture.
2023
$100K
ACADEMIC SUPPORT
2023
$80K
TO SUPPORT EVENT TIED TO CULTURAL, PEOPLE/LAND CONNECTION, & NATURAL RESOURCES
2023
$50K
To support the 'Engaging Hawai'i's Families to Inspire and Prepare Students for Futures in Natural Resources initiative.
2023
$30K
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT.
2023
$25K
Support for Kupu's Environmental Education Department and fund the Hawaii Youth Sustainability Challenge
2023
$25K
Youth Development
2023
$25K
GRANT TO IMPLEMENT AND ADAPT STRATEGIES, TOOLS, AND METRICS THAT BUILD AND STRENGTHEN STUDENTS' NETWORKS
2023
$25K
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION FOR 9TH - 12TH GRADE HAWAI'I STUDENTS
2023
$25K
FOR GENERAL SUPPORT OF ITS MISSION
2023
$24K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2023
$16K
GENERAL OPERATING GRANT
2023
$15K
PROGRAM SUPPORT
2023
$15K
EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION
2023
$10K
TO SUPPORT TRAVEL, LODGING, AND FEES FOR TWO STAFF MEMBERS AND TWO YOUNG ADULTS TO ATTEND THE ASPEN OPPORTUNITY YOUTH FORUM IN AUSTIN, TX.
2023
$10K
A program of Kupu and Kokua Hawai?i Foundation, the Hawai?i Youth Sustainability Challenge (HYSC) is an initiative to empower Hawai?i youth in grades 9-12 across the State to create solutions to conservation and sustainability challenges in their schools and communities. Students can address challenges they have personally identified or tackle "community partner challenges" (i.e. top problems confronted by organizations across the state that would benefit from creative solutions developed by students).
2023
$10K
TO SUPPORT THE OPERATIONS OF THE ORGANIZATION IN APPRECIATION FOR PARTICIPATING IN THE ISRAEL MISSION 2023 TRIP.
2023
$9K
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCAT
2023
$6K
Program Support
2023
$5K
HAWAII YOUTH CONSERVATION CORPS
2023
$2K
GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES
2023
$250
COMMUNITY SUPPORT & STRENGTHENING
2023
$128
COMMUNITY & CIVIC AFFAIRS
2023
$380K
ENVIRONMENT: SUPPORT FOR CONSERVATION LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT & ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
2022
$300K
COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
2022
$200K
TO SUPPORT THE HAWAII GREEN JOBS PROGRAM, A PAID WORK-BASED LEARNING OPPORTUNITY FOR 135 YOUTH TO DEVELOP SKILLS IN THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION FIELD THAT LEVERAGES $5 MILLION IN AMERICA RESCUE PLAN FUNDS.
2022
$200K
To support the creation of pathways for postsecondary success in Hawai'i and the broader Pacific through Kupu Aina Corps, a program matching displaced workers and recent graduates with jobs and training in natural resource management and sustainable agriculture.
2022
$120K
KUPU 'AINA CORPS [5503; PC]
2022
$100K
PROGRAM SUPPORT FOR AT-RISK YOUTH SERVICES AND WORKFORCE TRAINING
2022
$40K
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT.
2022
$31K
SUPPORT HO'OKUPU CENTER PROGRAMS
2022
$25K
GRANT TO IMPLEMENT AND ADAPT STRATEGIES, TOOLS, AND METRICS THAT BUILD AND STRENGTHEN STUDENTS' NETWORKS
2022
$25K
HO'OKUPU CENTER PROGRAMS
2022
$16K
GENERAL OPERATING GRANT
2022
$15K
EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION
2022
$13K
2022
$10K
TO SUPPORT THE KUPU YOUTH WITH A YEAR-END CELEBRATION, WHICH WILL PROVIDE OPPORTUNITY FOR STUDENT PARTICIPANTS TO BUILD COMMUNITY, CELEBRATE THEIR ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN KUPU'S COMPETENCY-BASED DIPLOMA PROGRAM FOR AT-RISK YOUTH.
2022
$9K
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCAT
2022
$8K
GENERAL OPERATING
2022
$7K
SUPPORT GENERAL FUND
2022
$5K
TO SUPPORT THE GENERAL OPERATIONS OF THE ORGANIZATION, WHICH PROVIDES ACCESS TO BASIC HEALTH CARE SERVICES IN THE RURAL AND REMOTE COMMUNITY OF HANA, MAUI.
2022
$5K
FOR NATURE CONSERVATION
2022
$5K
Program Support
2022
$3K
ALOHA FOR COMMUNITY
2022
$2K
GENERAL
2022
$2K
SUPPORT PROGRAMS
2022
$100K
ENVIRONMENTAL AND AINA-BASED EDUCATION PROGRAMS
2021
$20K
TRANSFORMING ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION FOR HAWAII'S DOE STUDENTS AND EDUCATIONAL SYSTEMS
2021
$15K
FOR NATURE CONSERVATION
2021
$13K
2021
$12K
HAWAII YOUTH CONSERVATION
2021
$10K
UNRESTRICTED FUNDS
2021
$9K
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROJECT
2021
$5K
EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION
2021
$2K
SUPPORT PROGRAMS
2021
$500K
TO SUPPORT THE GENERAL OPERATIONS OF THIS ORGANIZATION, WHICH PROVIDES WORK-BASED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH, AGES 16-24, WHO ARE NOT ENROLLED IN SCHOOL AND/OR ARE UNEMPLOYED
2020
$279K
ENVIRONMENT: CONSERVATION LEADERSHIP & ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS NA HUA INTERN PROGRAM
2020
$150K
GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT
2020
$60K
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2020
$50K
COMMUNITY SUPPORT & STRENGTHENING
2020
$43K
GENERAL OPERATING GRANT
2020
$33K
GREEN JOB TRAINING CENTER (3 OF 3 PMTS)
2020
$29K
HAWAII YOUTH SUSTAINABILITY CHALLENGE
2020
$25K
HAWAII YOUTH CONSERVATION CORPS (HYCC) SUMMER PROGRAM KAUAI (10.1.2020-9.30.2021)
2020
$25K
UNSOLICITED GRANT TO KUPU FOR SUPPLEMENTAL MEAL DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM IN WINDWARD OAHU [5025; PC]
2020
$20K
INTERNSHIPS FOR TARO RESEARCH AND CORAL NURSERY PROJECT
2020
$15K
FOR NATURE CONSERVATION
2020
$13K
2020
$13K
Federal Cares Act Funds regranted from the City & County of Honolulu Innovation Fund, reimbursements for direct expenses related to COVID 19.
2020
$9K
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROJECT
2020
$5K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2020
$5K
EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION
2020
$3K
COMMUNITY & CIVIC AFFAIRS
2020
$2K
SUPPORT PROGRAMS
2020
KUPU - RETURN GRANT FUNDS
2020
$1.4M
EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT
2019
$50K
Contribution "Grant to provide free, consistent and nutritious meals for individuals and families affected by COVID-19"
2019
$22K
PRGM SUPPORT
2019
$22K
2019
$20K
HAWAII YOUTH CONSERVATIO
2019
$10K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2019
$10K
HAWAII YOUTH CONSERVATION CORPS SUMMER PROGRAM
2019
$278K
COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
2018
$44K
Various Conservation Proj
2018
$14K
GENERAL OPERATING GRANT
2018
$11K
PRGM SUPPORT
2018
$8K
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROJECT
2018
$302K
EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT
2017
$80K
Various Conservation Proj
2017
$52K
FIGHT HUNGER
2017
$40K
ENVIRONMENTAL/ANIMALS
2017
$25K
Contribution "West Oahu Capital Campaign"
2017
$10K
CONNECT/ENGAGE: EXPLOREFUND
2017

Funded by

$8.0M from 53 funders · 119 grants · 2017–2024

Trustees Of The Estate Of Bernice Pauahi

$1.7M · 2 grants · 2017–2019

The Harry And Jeanette Weinberg

$1.1M · 7 grants · 2020–2023

Hau'oli Mau Loa Foundation

$1.0M · 3 grants · 2020–2023

The Larry And Helen Hoag Foundation

$578K · 2 grants · 2018–2022

Stupski Foundation

$500K · 4 grants · 2022–2024

Kosasa Foundation

$470K · 5 grants · 2019–2024

The Freeman Foundation

$300K · 1 grant · 2023

Maui United Way

$176K · 6 grants · 2019–2023

Details

EIN510652665
NTEE codeO50
Subsection03
Ruling date2009-01
Formed2007
Employees524
Volunteers21460
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