Hawaiian Outrigger Canoe Voyagingsociety
The purpose of the hawaiian outrigger canoe voyaging society is to perpetuate through education and experience the hawaiian culture of traditional long distance outrigger canoe voyaging throughout all …
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Ho'oulu ka 'ike youth program: the ho'oulu ka 'ike youth program began in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and school shutdowns. From september 2020 to april 2021 students ages 8-13 years old attended a weekly program that created a safe, outdoor environment to meet with their teachers and classmates online. In between school requirements, the students engaged in ocean activities, such as paddling canoe, stand up paddling, snorkeling, and swimming; were taught hawaiian language and culture through hula, chants, crafts and stories; and practiced sustainability through planting and maintaining a food garden in concert with the hawaiian moon phases. When students were welcomed back to in-person learning, the ho'oulu ka 'ike youth program provided week-long programs that educated campers about …
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Mission
The purpose of the hawaiian outrigger canoe voyaging society is to perpetuate through education and experience the hawaiian culture of traditional long distance outrigger canoe voyaging throughout all the hawaiian islands; to uphold the unique and fragile beauty and power of the ocean; to practice an obligation of responsible stewardship and harmony between man and nature; to strengthen cultural and spiritual connections to the hawaiian islands; and to experience the harmony, strength and respect that arises when men and women of all ages paddle a canoe towards a common goal.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyHawaiian Outrigger Canoe Voyagingsociety is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Kihei, HI, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2006 and has been operating for 20 years. Its EIN is 204866912. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 70/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $175K in annual revenue. 30 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Hawaiian Outrigger Canoe Voyagingsociety's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 204866912. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Hawaiian Outrigger Canoe Voyagingsociety has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 70 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 80% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.
Hawaiian Outrigger Canoe Voyagingsociety is located in Kihei, HI, United States. The organization was established in 2006 and has been active for 20 years.
Based on official tax filings, Hawaiian Outrigger Canoe Voyagingsociety has $175K in annual revenue. It allocates 80% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 76% for arts & culture charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Hawaiian Outrigger Canoe Voyagingsociety is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $175K in annual revenue. The organization has 30 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Hawaiian Outrigger Canoe Voyagingsociety. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
According to GiveRadar's records, Hawaiian Outrigger Canoe Voyagingsociety holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 80% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 76%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Ho'oulu ka 'ike youth program: the ho'oulu ka 'ike youth program began in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and school shutdowns. From september 2020 to april 2021 students ages 8-13 years old attended a weekly program that created a safe, outdoor environment to meet with their teachers and classmates online. In between school requirements, the students engaged in ocean activities, such as paddling canoe, stand up paddling, snorkeling, and swimming; were taught hawaiian language and culture through hula, chants, crafts and stories; and practiced sustainability through planting and maintaining a food garden in concert with the hawaiian moon phases. When students were welcomed back to in-person learning, the ho'oulu ka... Hawaiian Outrigger Canoe Voyagingsociety is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2006.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 80% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 76%. Its annual revenue of $175K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Hawaiian Outrigger Canoe Voyagingsociety are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Hawaiian Outrigger Canoe Voyagingsociety is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 204866912, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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HAWAIIAN OUTRIGGER CANOE VOYAGINGSOCIETY is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Officers & trustees (10)
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- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 30 disclosed in the public registry.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 30 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2006
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Quick facts about Hawaiian Outrigger Canoe Voyagingsociety
- What is Hawaiian Outrigger Canoe Voyagingsociety?
- Hawaiian Outrigger Canoe Voyagingsociety is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Kihei, United States. Ho'oulu ka 'ike youth program: the ho'oulu ka 'ike youth program began in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and school shutdowns. From september 2020 to april 2021 students ages 8-13 years old attended a weekly program that created a safe, outdoor environment to meet with their teachers and classmates online. In between school requirements, the students engaged in ocean activities, such as paddling canoe, stand up paddling, snorkeling, and swimming; were taught hawaiian language and culture through hula, chants, crafts and stories; and practiced sustainability through planting and maintaining a food garden in concert with the hawaiian moon phases. When students were welcomed back to in-person learning, the ho'oulu ka 'ike youth program provided week-long programs that educated campers about canoe building, navigation, paddling, hula, chants, crafts and sustainability during fall, winter, spring and summer breaks. Campers were taught and performed the hulas and chants at field trips that were significant to what was being learned during the week-long program. Campers learned about ocean animals and sea birds, to plant and maintain a garden, navigation and voyaging. Field trips included visits to the mauI fishpond, huI o wa'a kaulua to visit canoes mo'okiha o pi'ilanI and mo'olele, kI puka olowalu cultural reserve. Campers also were able to complete a voyage by paddling from north kiheI to makena, camping overnight, and paddling back to north kiheI the next day. Over 50 students have benefited from the ho'oulu ka 'ike program. Protocol and hula program: during weekly classes led by kumu kapono kamaunu, hocvs seeks to educate and perpetuate hawaiian cultural practices by teaching relevant canoe chants and hulas to attendees of the program. These chants and hulas are performed during voyages and other cultural programs that hocvs participates in each year. Hocvs has presented protocol at events such as paddle for life, benefitting the pacific cancer foundation; tribal
- When was Hawaiian Outrigger Canoe Voyagingsociety founded?
- Hawaiian Outrigger Canoe Voyagingsociety was founded in 2006.
- Who leads Hawaiian Outrigger Canoe Voyagingsociety?
- Amanda Coble serves as Vice President.
- Where is Hawaiian Outrigger Canoe Voyagingsociety located?
- Headquartered in Kihei, HI, United States.
- What is Hawaiian Outrigger Canoe Voyagingsociety's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 80% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Hawaiian Outrigger Canoe Voyagingsociety trustworthy?
- Hawaiian Outrigger Canoe Voyagingsociety has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Hawaiian Outrigger Canoe Voyagingsociety's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 204866912.
- What is Hawaiian Outrigger Canoe Voyagingsociety's website?
- http://wearevoyagers.org