Hiki Ola
Reforest degraded landscapes to native forest in ways that educate and advance hawaiian cultural practices. This land is protected in perpetuity with a conservation easement which ensures that the work that Hiki Ola does on the land is enduring. The land is essential in advancing the purpose of the organization.
Hiki Ola at a glance
In short: Hiki Ola reported $3K in grants paid in 2024 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2024)
- $3,345 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- Total assets
- $368,424
- +87.8% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $250,450
- +375.5% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $78,168
- -35.9% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Hiki Ola funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2024) to $49K (2022). In 2024 it reported $3K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| KIK Ka'eaikahelelani Inc Holualoa, HI | Continued Construction of Outdoor Learning Center | $49,410 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $368,424 | $250,450 | $78,168 | $3,345 | Total only |
| 2023 | $196,142 | $52,672 | $121,958 | — | — |
| 2022 | $265,428 | $74,530 | $113,004 | $49,410 | 1 |
| 2021 | $300,778 | $398,938 | $162,088 | $47,765 | 1 |
| 2020 | $18,271 | $184,284 | $166,013 | — | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Hiki Ola
Based on IRS filings
Hiki Ola is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Kealakekua, HI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $368K in total assets. In 2024, it reported $3K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Hiki Ola is led by Andrea Mahi, Executive Director since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Andrea Mahi
Executive Director
Executive Director → Vice President Secretary, 2023
Vice President Secretary → Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
18 hrs/week
$12K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Gregory Hendrickson
Chair
Chair → President, 2023
President → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth Kjer
Vice Chair
Vice Chair → Treasurer, 2023
Treasurer → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Bousquet
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tiare Hewlen
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kaleo Perry
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Matthew Perry (2023) — Board Member
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 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $32K, to Andrea Mahi (Vice President Secretary).
Frequently asked questions about Hiki Ola
How much does Hiki Ola give each year?
Hiki Ola reported $3K in grants paid in 2024 on its 2024 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants.
How large is Hiki Ola?
Hiki Ola reported $368K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $250K.
What is Hiki Ola?
Hiki Ola is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Kealakekua, HI. It holds $368K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Hiki Ola operate?
Hiki Ola has awarded grants in Hawaii.
What is Hiki Ola's EIN?
Hiki Ola's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2838760. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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