Hamakua Institute
Hamakua Institute is a provider of collaborative initiatives and systemic analysis for economic and social progress based in the United States. Founded by Dennis Flemming, the organization works with community members, businesses, government, and nonprofits to identify and understand economic and social challenges, facilitating change through systems thinking and collective impact to support communities and organizations seeking healthier outcomes.
Hamakua Institute at a glance
- Total assets
- $768,124
- -7.2% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $226,803
- -10.4% vs 2024
- Qualifying distributions (2025)
- $156,114
- Expenses (2025)
- $275,138
- +38.7% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $768,124 | $226,803 | $275,138 | $156,114 | — |
| 2024 | $827,359 | $253,246 | $198,439 | — | — |
| 2023 | $774,646 | $253,302 | $301,521 | $217,810 | $41,711 |
| 2022 | $812,193 | $163,758 | $338,237 | $252,541 | $46,369 |
| 2021 | $613,045 | $134,284 | $213,468 | $159,972 | $31,841 |
| 2020 | $641,951 | $154,205 | $249,469 | — | $32,746 |
About Hamakua Institute
Based on IRS filings
Hamakua Institute is a private foundation focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Ninole, HI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $768K in total assets. In 2025, it made $156K in qualifying distributions.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Hamakua Institute is led by Dennis Flemming, President since 2025 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 5 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Dennis Flemming
President
Executive Di → President & Executive, 2021
President & Executive → President, 2025
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$60K (2020) → $75K (2025)
Leanne Kami
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel McCall
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$3K (2025)
Nancy Gilbert
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tam Nguyen
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $75K, to Dennis Flemming (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Hamakua Institute
How large is Hamakua Institute?
Hamakua Institute reported $768K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $227K.
What is Hamakua Institute?
Hamakua Institute is a private foundation focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Ninole, HI. It holds $768K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Hamakua Institute's EIN?
Hamakua Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-3114047. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 27, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 29, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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