THE HAWAI'I ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS (HAIS) ADVOCATES ON BEHALF OF INDEPENDENT EDUCATION IN HAWAII, PROVIDES SERVICES THAT STRENGTHEN INDIVIDUAL SCHOOLS AND ENGAGES THEM TO ACHIEVE EDUCATIONAL QUALITY AND EXCELLENCE FOR ALL STUDENTS. HAIS FACILITATES COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS AMONG ITS MORE THAN 100 MEMBER SCHOOLS ON ISSUES OF MUTUAL CONCERN, AS WELL AS PARTNERSHIPS TO ADDRESS SHARED NEEDS. THE PRIMARY ACTIVITIES OF HAIS ARE: 1) PERPETUATING SCHOOL RENEWAL THROUGH ACCREDITATION AND/OR LICENSING OF ITS MEMBER SCHOOLS; 2) DEVELOPING AND DELIVERING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES RELEVANT TO 21ST CENTURY LEARNING FOR THE FACULTY AND STAFF OF ITS MEMBER SCHOOLS; 3) PROMOTING CHOICE AS AN IMPORTANT COMMUNITY VALUE AND ASSISTING PARENTS IN LEARNING ABOUT INDEPENDENT EDUCATION; 4) CREATING PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS THAT SUPPORT AND ENHANCE PUBLIC EDUCATION.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$929K
+12.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$20K
-92.1% YoY
Grant Count
1
-66.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$20K
-76.2% YoY
About Hawaii Association of Independent
Based on IRS filings
Hawaii Association of Independent is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in HONOLULU, HI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $929K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $20K. Net investment income was $13K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $928,629 | $825,294 | $637,767 |
| Revenue | $1,786,029 | $2,060,470 | $1,403,850 |
| Expenses | $1,748,529 | $2,057,997 | $1,242,995 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $12,588 | $6,761 | $143 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Pbs Hawaii ($20,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| PBS HAWAII HONOLULU, HI | HSDM GRANT AWARD | $20,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RUTH FLETCHER | PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| ROBERT DAVID GAUDI | VICE PRESIDENT | 1.5 | — |
| TIMOTHY COTTRELL | TREASURER | 1.5 | — |
| JYO BRIDGEWATER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| STEPHEN DUNN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ERIC DUSTMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL LATHAM | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MAUREEN MADDEN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RYAN MASA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KAHEALANI NAEOLE-WONG | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LAUREN NAHME | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAVID RANDALL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RON SHIIRA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PAUL SINGER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GERALD TERAMAE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PAUL TURNBULL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JEANNE WILKS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LIA WOO | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LLEWELLYN YOUNG | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PHILIP J BOSSERT | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/SECRETARY | 40 | $163,909 |
| DEANNA D'OLIER | ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR | 40 | $114,553 |
| SOPHIE HALLIDAY | DIR OF ACCREDITATION & LICENSING | 40 | $110,480 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hawaii Association of Independent?
Hawaii Association of Independent is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in HONOLULU, HI. It holds $929K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Hawaii Association of Independent?
As of 2024, Hawaii Association of Independent holds $929K in total assets with $1.8M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $20K in 2024.
Where does Hawaii Association of Independent operate?
Hawaii Association of Independent has awarded grants in Hawaii.
What size grants does Hawaii Association of Independent award?
In 2024, Hawaii Association of Independent awarded 1 grants totaling $20K — an average of about $20K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Hawaii Association of Independent's EIN?
Hawaii Association of Independent's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7067376. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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