Hanalei River Heritage Foundation
Hanalei River Heritage Foundation is a private foundation, based in Hanalei, HI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $15K in total assets. In 2024, it made $112K in qualifying distributions.
Hanalei River Heritage Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $15,255
- -25.6% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $166,863
- +7.8% vs 2023
- Qualifying distributions (2024)
- $111,860
- -42.2% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $166,111
- -14.2% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $15,255 | $166,863 | $166,111 | $111,860 |
| 2023 | $20,498 | $154,807 | $193,588 | $193,588 |
| 2022 | $64,751 | $243,634 | $242,972 | $196,928 |
| 2021 | $50,715 | $116,553 | $86,749 | $86,749 |
| 2020 | $20,911 | $28,600 | $21,018 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Hanalei River Heritage Foundation is led by Kamehaloha Smith, CEO & Director since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 5 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kamehaloha Smith
CEO & Director
Program Administrator → CEO & Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$4K (2020) → $54K (2024)
Allen Hoe
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kahu Kawena Kaulili
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Sheehan
Vice President
Treasurer → Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Juliette Sheehan
Treasurer & Secretary
T & S → Treasurer & Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Rubellite Johnson (2020–2022) — Emeritus Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $54K, to Kamehaloha Smith (CEO/Director).
Frequently asked questions about Hanalei River Heritage Foundation
How large is Hanalei River Heritage Foundation?
Hanalei River Heritage Foundation reported $15K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $167K.
What is Hanalei River Heritage Foundation's EIN?
Hanalei River Heritage Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4596061. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Hanalei River Heritage Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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