Kama'Aina CARE
Kama'Aina CARE reported $39.0 million in revenue and $35.0 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending July 31, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $81.77 went to program services, $18.23 to management and general costs and $0.00 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 74.5% of the total. Government grants made up 15.1%. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $332,525 (PRESIDENT/CEO). 8 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 48% between FY2020 and FY2025. Source: Form 990, FY2025.
Where $100 of spending went
The fiscal year ending July 31, 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $35MFor context, the median across 5,499 covered education charities: $85.56 programs, $13.59 management, $0.85 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
The fiscal year ending July 31, 2025 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $39MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 81.8% | 84.4% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 18.2% | 13.4% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 0.0% | 0.8% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.00 | $0.04 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 21.8% | 19.1% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 15.1% | 1.1% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 74.5% | 69.9% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $332,525 | $331,578 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 0.95% | 1.28% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 8 | 8 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 14.4 | 13.3 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 8 of 9 | 100.0% |
A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.
What the money paid for, in its own words
FY2025 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseThe preschool program serves children from 6 weeks to 5 years of age, providing a strong foundation during the most critical years of early childhood development. Through a nurturing and supportive environment, the program fosters positive self-esteem, confidence, independence, and essential self-help skills that contribute to lifelong learning and personal growth. Serving an average of 1,100 children each month across two islands, the preschool program makes a significant impact by helping young children build the skills they need for future success while supporting families and…
The school age program serves children in kindergarten through 6th grade by providing safe, reliable care before and after school, during holidays, and when school is not in session. Through enriching activities in science, sports, art, music, and academics, the program supports children's growth and learning while helping working families maintain employment and contribute to the community. The program serves an average of 5,500 children each month across four hawaiian islands, making a significant impact on children, families, and communities statewide
The edventures program provided an affordable and accessible gathering space for community members to celebrate important life events and milestones. From first birthday parties to weddings and other special occasions, the hall served as a welcoming venue that brought families and communities together, fostering connection and creating lasting memories. The edventures program last operated in december 2024
Highest reported compensation
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here| Role | From this org | From related orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRESIDENT/CEO Director/trustee, officer, 50.00 hrs/week | $295,372 | $0 | $37,153 | $332,525 |
| VP OF SCHOOL AGE PROGRAMS Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $164,365 | $0 | $41,567 | $205,932 |
| VP OF PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $170,176 | $0 | $23,246 | $193,422 |
| VP OF FINANCE Officer, 50.00 hrs/week | $141,066 | $0 | $40,357 | $181,423 |
| CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $153,254 | $0 | $21,216 | $174,470 |
| VP OF HUMAN RESOURCES Highest compensated employee, 50.00 hrs/week | $140,859 | $0 | $32,269 | $173,128 |
| CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER Highest compensated employee, 50.00 hrs/week | $145,669 | $0 | $17,730 | $163,399 |
| CENTER DIRECTOR Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $121,528 | $0 | $14,122 | $135,650 |
8 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Kama'Aina CARE (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $698K (Part IX, line 5).
6 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
FY2025 · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means- Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b9 · 8 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
- Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
- Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
- Document retention policy Part VI 14Yes
- Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aYes
- Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aYes
- Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2No
- Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
- Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
- Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26No
- Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4No
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18No
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bNo
- Employees Part I, line 51,061
Largest outside contractors
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| CULINARY FLIGHT Food service for preschools & intersessi | $1,416,050 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 2 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
2 private foundations reported grants to Kama'Aina CARE totaling $11,295 on their tax year 2023 Form 990-PF returns. See which foundations, on WHOFUNDS.
Source: WHOFUNDS open grant graph, matched from Form 990-PF Part XV.
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Every number above is copied from Kama'Aina CARE's own Form 990. If one doesn't match the filing, that's our error and we'll fix it. If you work for Kama'Aina CARE, you can publish a response that is linked from this page.
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Of every $100 Kama'Aina CARE spent in FY2025, $81.77 went to programs. The full breakdown, from its IRS Form 990:
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Questions people ask
How much of Kama'Aina CARE's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending July 31, 2025, Kama'Aina CARE reported that 81.8% of its $35.0 million in expenses went to program services, 18.2% to management and general and 0.0% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Kama'Aina CARE pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Kama'Aina CARE reported for one person in the fiscal year ending July 31, 2025 was $332,525, for the role of PRESIDENT/CEO (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Kama'Aina CARE get its money?
Of $39.0 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending July 31, 2025, 21.8% came from contributions and grants (including 15.1% from government grants) and 74.5% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Kama'Aina CARE a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 99-0261935 as a 501(c)(3) organization (publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- FY2025: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending July 31, 2025, object 202601669349302450 · read the filing · XML
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending July 31, 2024, object 202501679349302150 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending July 31, 2023, object 202421699349302102 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending July 31, 2022, object 202311679349300201 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending July 31, 2021, object 202201669349301885 · read the filing
- FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending July 31, 2020, object 202111669349302751 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 99-0261935: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.