Lhes Foundation
Increase parental and community involvement with the education of lana'i keiki, and to facilitate successful college and career planning.
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Visit www.lhesfoundation.orgAbout Lhes Foundation
Design and conduct collaborative and sustainabale community learning opportunities that ensure all participating children meet and/or exceed academic standards, aspire for higher education and careers, and become leaders in their community. Following is a description of the core elements: anything and everything is possible - students, parents and teachers believe that the students are unlimited in how high they can achieve and aspire to. LanaI (place) based - understanding lana`I as a place that represents the broader world where you can use lana`I to replicate life to where the students are living. The students know about the history & culture of lana`I - it can be demonstrated (i.e. Test, drawing, project, etc.). Students know who they are, where they are …
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Mission
Increase parental and community involvement with the education of lana'i keiki, and to facilitate successful college and career planning.
Focus areas & reach
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· vs. 8 similar advocacy & civil rights in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Lhes Foundation with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- It has more complete contact information than 82% of comparable charities, with a verified website, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- Its integrity score of 72 places it in the top 25% of the 128,026 advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
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- financial records (4 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- third-party accreditation
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyLhes Foundation is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Lanai City, HI, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2011 and has been operating for 15 years. Its EIN is 453680782. 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 72/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $195K in annual revenue. 29 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Lhes Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 453680782. 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.
Lhes Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100. 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 72 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 93% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States is 90/100.
Lhes Foundation is located in Lanai City, HI, United States. The organization was established in 2011 and has been active for 15 years.
Based on official tax filings, Lhes Foundation has $195K in annual revenue. It allocates 93% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 80% for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $4M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Lhes Foundation is classified as an Advocacy & Civil Rights 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 $195K in annual revenue. The organization has 29 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Lhes 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, Lhes 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 93% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 80%). 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.
Design and conduct collaborative and sustainabale community learning opportunities that ensure all participating children meet and/or exceed academic standards, aspire for higher education and careers, and become leaders in their community. Following is a description of the core elements: anything and everything is possible - students, parents and teachers believe that the students are unlimited in how high they can achieve and aspire to. LanaI (place) based - understanding lana`I as a place that represents the broader world where you can use lana`I to replicate life to where the students are living. The students know about the history & culture of lana`I - it can be demonstrated (i.e. Test, drawing... Lhes Foundation is classified as an advocacy & civil rights organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2011.
Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United States: It allocates 93% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 80%. Its annual revenue of $195K is below the peer average of $4M.
Yes, donations to Lhes Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Lhes Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 453680782, 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
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): 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.
LHES 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
From FY2023 filing
Officers & trustees (7)
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7 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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 2023 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 29 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 29 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 · 2011
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Lhes Foundation
- What is Lhes Foundation?
- Lhes Foundation is a advocacy & civil rights publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Lanai City, United States. Design and conduct collaborative and sustainabale community learning opportunities that ensure all participating children meet and/or exceed academic standards, aspire for higher education and careers, and become leaders in their community. Following is a description of the core elements: anything and everything is possible - students, parents and teachers believe that the students are unlimited in how high they can achieve and aspire to. LanaI (place) based - understanding lana`I as a place that represents the broader world where you can use lana`I to replicate life to where the students are living. The students know about the history & culture of lana`I - it can be demonstrated (i.e. Test, drawing, project, etc.). Students know who they are, where they are going- a sense of self. I.e., genealogy. Demonstrate an understanding of how life and living on l?na`I happens. Whether it is the economics of their home, or their ecosystems on the island, or the social interactions between families. It`s understanding how socio-physio-cultural conditions exist. The measurements are based on their participation and performance on design/problem-based activities. Multi-faceted assessments to measure multi-faceted learning activities. Hands-on and project based: learning by doing and problem- solving. Leadership building - focus on what we are trying to teach- the best way is when students "own" the issues & challenges and try to do something about it. Kuleana (i.e. The fight for more jobs, for better housing, for taking care of our environment, etc.) creating the sense of ownership- kuleana and taking action (the activism). Standing up for what is right. Measure their success based on their leadership in understanding the needs and issues of their community and developing an education & career plan that would address the issues. (i.e. Students create a short essay - look at the extent to which issues were addressed). Life long learning - multi-generational opportunities- focus o
- When was Lhes Foundation founded?
- Lhes Foundation was founded in 2011.
- Who leads Lhes Foundation?
- Benjamin Ostrander serves as President.
- Where is Lhes Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Lanai City, HI, United States.
- What is Lhes Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100K-$1M. 93% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Lhes Foundation trustworthy?
- Lhes Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72 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 Lhes Foundation's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 453680782.
- What is Lhes Foundation's website?
- http://www.lhesfoundation.org