Kelea Foundation
The mission of kelea foundation is to support and uplift the community of maui through inclusive and accessible support services and activities vision statement
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Kelea foundation has historically worked to make the ocean and sports accessible to everyone in maui. This includes several underserved populations, particularly those living with disabilities. We source and use adaptive equipment to help people access mauI regardless of their mobility or communication types. Since the 2023 mauI wildfires, we began organizing a durable medical equipment drive and distribution system and have partnered with aloha independent living, red cross, fema, doh, 'disability hui'(newly formed) and adaptive mauI to ensure those who have been displaced and are living with a disability are getting the equipment they need to live and move safely. Through our partnerships, we distribute donated wheelchairs, walkers, shower chairs, commodes and other durable medical equipment to those in …
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Mission
The mission of kelea foundation is to support and uplift the community of maui through inclusive and accessible support services and activities vision statement
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Kelea Foundation 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 is one of the better-documented human services charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyKelea Foundation is a registered human services nonprofit based in Paia, HI, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2015 and has been operating for 11 years. Its EIN is 461258906. 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 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $454K in annual revenue. 10 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Kelea Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 461258906. 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.
Kelea Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. 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 76 ('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 human services charities in United States is 90/100.
Kelea Foundation is located in Paia, HI, United States. The organization was established in 2015 and has been active for 11 years.
Based on official tax filings, Kelea Foundation has $454K in annual revenue. It allocates 80% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 93% for human services 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.
Kelea Foundation is classified as a Human Services 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 $454K in annual revenue. The organization has 10 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Kelea Foundation. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Kelea Foundation 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 93%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. 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.
Kelea foundation has historically worked to make the ocean and sports accessible to everyone in maui. This includes several underserved populations, particularly those living with disabilities. We source and use adaptive equipment to help people access mauI regardless of their mobility or communication types. Since the 2023 mauI wildfires, we began organizing a durable medical equipment drive and distribution system and have partnered with aloha independent living, red cross, fema, doh, 'disability hui'(newly formed) and adaptive mauI to ensure those who have been displaced and are living with a disability are getting the equipment they need to live and move safely. Through our partnerships, we distribute donated wheelchairs, walkers, shower... Kelea Foundation is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2015.
Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 80% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 93%. Its annual revenue of $454K is below the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Kelea Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Kelea Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 461258906, 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
2 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
KELEA FOUNDATION 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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Leadership
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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 - 10 disclosed in the public registry.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 10 officers on file
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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 · 2015
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Quick facts about Kelea Foundation
- What is Kelea Foundation?
- Kelea Foundation is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Paia, United States. Kelea foundation has historically worked to make the ocean and sports accessible to everyone in maui. This includes several underserved populations, particularly those living with disabilities. We source and use adaptive equipment to help people access mauI regardless of their mobility or communication types. Since the 2023 mauI wildfires, we began organizing a durable medical equipment drive and distribution system and have partnered with aloha independent living, red cross, fema, doh, 'disability hui'(newly formed) and adaptive mauI to ensure those who have been displaced and are living with a disability are getting the equipment they need to live and move safely. Through our partnerships, we distribute donated wheelchairs, walkers, shower chairs, commodes and other durable medical equipment to those in need. Additionally we support this large community with social service support such as ssdI payment card replacement, physical and occupational therapy referrals and vision and dental referrals as navigation services. We follow up with each survivor to ensure they do not fall through the cracks. Many of the survivors we are currently serving are also part of the formerly house less community and or are elderly who need medical advocacy and recovery resource navigation support. We have sourced large quantities of equipment and have a growing team of volunteers. We have received funding to support a disability hub that will serve as a central meeting point for the next three year as well as a storage and distribution point for various needed equipment. The community will have access to providers and case navigators through this hub and give those providers a base camp to work from. So far we have worked with over 150 individuals and are continually identifying more needs. Individuals that need support and equipment are in the hundreds. Many people who needed consistent medical support and mobility equipment to be safe have already benefited from our services. We have
- When was Kelea Foundation founded?
- Kelea Foundation was founded in 2015.
- Who leads Kelea Foundation?
- Jennifer Gladwin serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Kelea Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Paia, HI, United States.
- What is Kelea Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 80% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Kelea Foundation trustworthy?
- Kelea Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 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 Kelea Foundation's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 461258906.
- What is Kelea Foundation's website?
- http://keleafoundation.org