Kanaka Economic Development Alliance
The Kanaka Economic Development Alliance ("KEDA") is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower the Native Hawaiian community and improve our collective livelihoods and the life …
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In 2021, the Kanaka Economic Development Alliance's ("KEDA") main focus was on the development of the Native Hawaiian business community by increasing the visibility, accessibility, and capacity of both Native Hawaiian businesses and existing business development resources. Visibility of Native Hawaiian businesses and business development resources was increased through (1) Outreach to Native Hawaiian businesses to get their businesses certified-verifying Native Hawaiian ancestry-and added to our public online business directory; and (2) Research to establish and add business development organizations to our public online resource page. KEDA increased its directory listings to the Native Hawaiian Business Directory by 82 businesses and added 25 business development organizations to our online resource listing. To increase accessibility to these resources, KEDA worked with …
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Mission
The Kanaka Economic Development Alliance ("KEDA") is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower the Native Hawaiian community and improve our collective livelihoods and the life of the land through self-led economic development. At KEDA, we support development that promotes equality, inclusivity, and all of our diversity as a people.
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GiveRadar's verified records show Kanaka Economic Development Alliance with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 71% of the 56,086 community development charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyKanaka Economic Development Alliance is a registered community development nonprofit based in Kaneohe, HI, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2019 and has been operating for 7 years. Its EIN is 843551905. 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 $213K in annual revenue. 16 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Kanaka Economic Development Alliance's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 843551905. 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.
Kanaka Economic Development Alliance 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 97% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in United States is 90/100.
Kanaka Economic Development Alliance is located in Kaneohe, HI, United States. The organization was established in 2019 and has been active for 7 years.
Based on official tax filings, Kanaka Economic Development Alliance has $213K in annual revenue. It allocates 97% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 81% for community development charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Kanaka Economic Development Alliance is classified as a Community Development 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 $213K in annual revenue. The organization has 16 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Kanaka Economic Development Alliance. 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, Kanaka Economic Development Alliance 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 97% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 81%). 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.
In 2021, the Kanaka Economic Development Alliance's ("KEDA") main focus was on the development of the Native Hawaiian business community by increasing the visibility, accessibility, and capacity of both Native Hawaiian businesses and existing business development resources. Visibility of Native Hawaiian businesses and business development resources was increased through (1) Outreach to Native Hawaiian businesses to get their businesses certified-verifying Native Hawaiian ancestry-and added to our public online business directory; and (2) Research to establish and add business development organizations to our public online resource page. KEDA increased its directory listings to the Native Hawaiian Business Directory by 82 businesses and added 25 business development organizations to our online resource... Kanaka Economic Development Alliance is classified as a community development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2019.
Among community development charities registered in United States: It allocates 97% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 81%. Its annual revenue of $213K is below the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Kanaka Economic Development Alliance are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Kanaka Economic Development Alliance is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 843551905, 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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KANAKA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ALLIANCE 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 (4)
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 16 disclosed in the public registry.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 16 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 · 2019
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Quick facts about Kanaka Economic Development Alliance
- What is Kanaka Economic Development Alliance?
- Kanaka Economic Development Alliance is a community development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Kaneohe, United States. In 2021, the Kanaka Economic Development Alliance's ("KEDA") main focus was on the development of the Native Hawaiian business community by increasing the visibility, accessibility, and capacity of both Native Hawaiian businesses and existing business development resources. Visibility of Native Hawaiian businesses and business development resources was increased through (1) Outreach to Native Hawaiian businesses to get their businesses certified-verifying Native Hawaiian ancestry-and added to our public online business directory; and (2) Research to establish and add business development organizations to our public online resource page. KEDA increased its directory listings to the Native Hawaiian Business Directory by 82 businesses and added 25 business development organizations to our online resource listing. To increase accessibility to these resources, KEDA worked with multiple partners hosting presentations of 10 high-value resources for business development to Native Hawaiian business owners and assisted three accelerators with outreach to Native Hawaiian businesses. To increase capacity, KEDA provided direct services to 56 businesses, four of which were business development organizations, providing various services based on need, including instruction on financial management, credit repair, startup assistance, tax preparation, strategic growth planning, assistance with curriculum development, and grant management. KEDA further kicked off its own capacity-building project to create a centralized database and surveying system to further increase the visibility of Native Hawaiian businesses and availability of business development resources.
- When was Kanaka Economic Development Alliance founded?
- Kanaka Economic Development Alliance was founded in 2019.
- Who leads Kanaka Economic Development Alliance?
- Troy Hanohano serves as Secretary.
- Where is Kanaka Economic Development Alliance located?
- Headquartered in Kaneohe, HI, United States.
- What is Kanaka Economic Development Alliance's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 97% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Kanaka Economic Development Alliance trustworthy?
- Kanaka Economic Development Alliance 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 Kanaka Economic Development Alliance's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 843551905.
- What is Kanaka Economic Development Alliance's website?
- http://kanakaeconomy.org