Lamalama Ka Ulu Inc
To support the emotional, physical and spiritual health of our community and 'aina, through traditional holistic healing and education.
Lamalama Ka Ulu Inc at a glance
In short: Lamalama Ka Ulu Inc gave $5K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Hawaii. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,175
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $5,175
- Median grant
- $5,175
- Total assets
- $2,594,370
- +1042.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Hawaii (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Lamalama Ka Ulu Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ahahui Lomilomi Hawaii ($5K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ahahui Lomilomi Hawaii Kealakekua, HI | To support the attendance of Kanaka maoli, indigenous peoples, and community members to attend ALH's annual healing conference. | $5,175 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,594,370 | $2,695,356 | $326,730 | $5,175 | 1 | $1,356 |
| 2023 | $227,031 | $380,831 | $218,674 | — | — | $95 |
| 2022 | $60,668 | $87,542 | $48,426 | — | — | — |
About Lamalama Ka Ulu Inc
Based on IRS filings
Lamalama Ka Ulu Inc is a public charity focused on Health, based in Pepeekeo, HI. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $5K. Net investment income was $1K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Lamalama Ka Ulu Inc is led by Amber Kahealani Alapa'i, President on every filing since 2022; 2 of 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Amber Kahealani Alapa'i
President
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$4K (2023) → $34K (2024)
Pomaika'i Freed
Vice President
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$4K (2023) → $35K (2024)
Malaika Maphalala
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Jazzmin Cabanilla (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Benjamin Ekolu Rodrigues (2022) — Director
- Former: Kathryn Benjamin (2022) — Secretary I
- Former: Laura Kathryn Dvorak (2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Linda Swallow (2022) — Secretary II
- Former: Maile Lavea-Malloe (2022) — Director
- Former: Pi'ikea keawekane-Stafford (2022) — Director
- Former: Solomon Ka'imimoku (2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 $35K, to Pomaika'i Freed (Vice President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Lamalama Ka Ulu Inc
How much does Lamalama Ka Ulu Inc give each year?
Lamalama Ka Ulu Inc gave $5K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Lamalama Ka Ulu Inc?
Lamalama Ka Ulu Inc reported $2.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.7M.
What is Lamalama Ka Ulu Inc?
Lamalama Ka Ulu Inc is a public charity focused on Health, based in Pepeekeo, HI. It holds $2.6M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Lamalama Ka Ulu Inc operate?
Lamalama Ka Ulu Inc has awarded grants in Hawaii.
What is Lamalama Ka Ulu Inc's EIN?
Lamalama Ka Ulu Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-2804766. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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