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← HAWAII FARMERS UNION FOUNDATION

Form 990 for tax year 2024

Filed by HAWAII FARMERS UNION FOUNDATION.

Totals

Total revenue
$1,176,026
Total expenses
$954,673
Contributions and grants received
$1,159,414
Grants paid
$187,325
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$16,612
Total assets, end of year
$1,538,917
Total liabilities, end of year
$30,000
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$1,508,917
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$876,935
Management and general expenses
$77,738
Fundraising expenses
$0
Program service expenses (Part III)
$876,935

Program services were 91.9% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Revenue

Part VIII, the statement of revenue.

  • 1d · Related organizations

    $50,661

  • 1e · Government grants (contributions)

    $61,320

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $1,047,433

  • 1g · Noncash contributions included above

    $90,000

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $0

  • 4 · Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds

    total $0

  • 5 · Royalties

    total $0

  • 6d · Net rental income or loss

    total $0

  • 7d · Net gain or loss

    total $0

  • 8a · Fundraising events: gross income

    $16,067

  • 8c · Net income from fundraising events

    total $16,067

  • 9c · Net income from gaming

    total $0

  • 10a · Gross sales of inventory

    $545

  • 10c · Net income from sales of inventory

    total $545 · unrelated business $545

  • 11e · Other revenue, total

    $0

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 1 · Grants to domestic organizations and governments

    total $177,925 · program services $177,925

  • 2 · Grants to domestic individuals

    total $9,400 · program services $9,400

  • 3 · Grants to foreign organizations and individuals

    total $0

  • 4 · Benefits paid to or for members

    total $0

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $268,941 · program services $252,845 · management and general $16,096

  • 6 · Compensation of disqualified persons

    total $0

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $100,422 · program services $92,520 · management and general $7,902

  • 8 · Pension plan contributions

    total $0

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $39,416 · program services $32,719 · management and general $6,697

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $28,878 · program services $26,644 · management and general $2,234

  • 11a · Fees: management

    total $0

  • 11b · Fees: legal

    total $279 · management and general $279

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $6,765 · management and general $6,765

  • 11d · Fees: lobbying

    total $0

  • 11e · Fees: professional fundraising services

    total $0

  • 11f · Fees: investment management

    total $0

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $129,933 · program services $116,390 · management and general $13,543

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $0

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $155 · program services $155

  • 14 · Information technology

    total $10,821 · program services $2,200 · management and general $8,621

  • 15 · Royalties

    total $0

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $0

  • 17 · Travel

    total $22,359 · program services $14,413 · management and general $7,946

  • 18 · Travel or entertainment for public officials

    total $0

  • 19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings

    total $10,370 · program services $10,370

  • 20 · Interest

    total $0

  • 21 · Payments to affiliates

    total $2,761 · program services $2,761

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $14,156 · program services $14,156

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $3,845 · management and general $3,845

  • 24a · Other expenses: Equipment purchases & rentals

    total $58,725 · program services $58,725

  • 24b · Other expenses: Supplies and materials

    total $29,252 · program services $28,603 · management and general $649

  • 24c · Other expenses: Meals

    total $28,567 · program services $28,567

  • 24d · Other expenses: Facilities & equipment

    total $5,441 · program services $5,441

  • 24e · All other expenses

    total $6,262 · program services $3,101 · management and general $3,161

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $1,268,856 · end of year $1,324,476

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    end of year $0

  • 3 · Pledges and grants receivable

    end of year $0

  • 4 · Accounts receivable

    end of year $0

  • 5 · Loans and receivables from officers and key people

    end of year $0

  • 6 · Loans and receivables from disqualified persons

    end of year $0

  • 7 · Other notes and loans receivable

    beginning of year $4,710 · end of year $64,918

  • 8 · Inventories for sale or use

    end of year $0

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    end of year $0

  • 10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

    $149,124

  • 10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

    $15,601

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $12,998 · end of year $133,523

  • 11 · Investments: publicly traded securities

    end of year $0

  • 12 · Investments: other securities

    end of year $0

  • 13 · Investments: program-related

    end of year $0

  • 14 · Intangible assets

    end of year $0

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $1,000 · end of year $16,000

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    end of year $30,000

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $494,488 · end of year $897,457

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    beginning of year $793,076 · end of year $611,460

Mission and programs · 2024

Mission

Hawaii Farmers Union Foundation believes in sustainable agriculture and local food systems that promote a healthy environment and strong communities. Its mission is to build a supportive regenerative agricultural system where farmers can create sustainable, vibrant and prosperous agricultural communities across Hawaii.

Activities or mission (Part I)

To build a supportive regenerative agricultural system where farmers can create sustainable, vibrant and prosperous agricultural communities across Hawaii. HFUF programs focus on promoting sustainable agricultural practices, increasing food security, and strengthening food systems.

  • Cultural & Indigenous Agricultural Initiative - Develop and strengthen the Kuia Agricultural Education Center in Lahaina that teaches Hawaiian cultural and agricultural practices to the West Maui community, including children, youth, and adults. The program envisions recreating the King's Ulu Forest in Kuia, making KAEC a vibrant oasis of Hawaiian culture, native and canoe plants, and a place for families to connect to their roots while increasing their own production and consumption of local foods. The long-term vision of this program is to see a revitalized Kuia moku through a combination of agricultural education, production, and reforestation of the landscapes.

    Expenses $357,187

  • Capacity Growth - Capacity building for HFUF is done by hiring staff, developing programs, strategic planning, and promoting long-term financial growth and development. As the work of HFUF/HFU expands, it is vital to increase capacity to allow for continuity of work.

    Expenses $145,392

  • The Healthy Soils program is an initiative to support and educate farmers in Hawaii on the importance of healthy soils, biodiversity, and regenerative farming practices. This is done through direct mentorship, technical assistance to farmers, and funding for the implementation of practices, necessary equipment, and infrastructure purchases.

    Expenses $138,594

  • HFU Membership, Chapter Support, and Convention - Programmatic support for HFU educational programs, chapter and membership growth, and the annual convention. Support is given via small grants directly to HFU chapters and larger grants to support HFU outreach and educational initiatives.

    Expenses $92,515

  • Maui Resiliency Response - In the aftermath of the Maui wildfires on October 8th, 2023, HFUF provided immediate emergency relief to Maui farmers and the Lahaina community. This included food, health supplies, housewares, and many other supplies. HFUF provided small grants to farmers impacted by the fires to support their recovery of equipment, plants, and supplies. In addition, HFUF has been a leader and involved in setting recovery strategies, especially in reducing the risk of future fires through improved land practices such as agroforestry and pasture management. Maui Resiliency is an ongoing initiative to foster awareness around fire mitigation practices, direct funding support to farmers to bolster production and resiliency for future natural disasters, and provide educational opportunities for farmers and the community. Maui's long-term resiliency is the key driver of this program, and all funds are used to provide future community resiliency.

    Expenses $89,503

  • Farmers Market - Direct support for farmers' markets and food hubs by fiscal sponsorship, grants, and funding support.

    Expenses $36,514

  • Education & Training - This program is focused on providing educational workshops and training for Hawaii farmers, Hawaii Farmers Union membership, and staff.

    Expenses $9,700

  • The Policy Advocacy program is aimed at educating farmers in Hawaii on policy initiatives, understanding the legislative process, grassroots communications to empower farmers' needs, and supporting bills through testimony and community partner liaisons.

    Expenses $7,530

As filed on the 2024 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Listed in Part VII

  • Kennard Kekona

    President

    Total calculated
    $110,440
    From this org
    $110,440
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    46.6 + 2 related

  • Anabella Bruch

    Vice President

    Total calculated
    $94,110
    From this org
    $94,110
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    38.5 + 2 related

  • Christian Zuckerman

    Treasurer

    Total calculated
    $64,391
    From this org
    $64,391
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    29

  • Scott Crawford

    Director

    Total calculated
    $5,647
    From this org
    $0
    From related orgs
    $5,647
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.25

  • Gail Byrne Baber

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Maureen Datta

    Secretary

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those.

Grants on this return

  • Hawaii Farmers Union United

    $114,925

  • Compost Kauai LLC

    $60,000

Related organizations on this return

Schedule R Part II: tax-exempt organizations related to the filer by control. It does not record shared board members or money.

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2024
Filed
16 October 2025
IRS schema version
2024v5.2
Source object
202532909349301718

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