M.A.L.O. MOTIVATING ACTION LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITY, THE ONLY TONGAN-LED TONGAN SERVING NON-PROFIT SERVING THE INLAND EMPIRE AND TARGETING PRIMARILY THE TONGAN, NATIVE HAWAIIAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDERS (NHPIS) COMMUNITY AND CONNECTING THEM TO LOCAL RESOURCES SPANNING SAN BERNARDINO AND RIVERSIDE COUNTY. MALO'S VISION FOR OUR COMMUNITY GROWTH AND EMPOWERMENT IS RESPONSIVE AND RESPECTFUL, MAINTAINING AT THE CENTER THE UNIQUE, COMPLICATED AND NUANCED HISTORIES OF THE NHPI COMMUNITIES IN THE US IN A WAY THAT BRIDGES THE EXPERIENCES OF OUR ELDERS TO THE EVOLVING EXPERIENCES AND GROWTH OF THE YOUNG LEADERS IN OUR COMMUNITY. MALO'S SUPPORT TO INDIGENOUS COMMUNITY MEMBERS IS FOCUSED ON DIRECT SUPPORT AND ADVOCACY THROUGH YOUTH MENTORSHIP AND LEADERSHIP, HEALTH INITIATIVES AND RESOURCES, CULTURAL PRESERVATION, JOB READINESS AND RESOURCE LITERACY, RECOGNIZING THAT ALL OF THESE SUPPORTS ENABLE OUR COMMUNITY TO OVERCOME SYSTEMIC BARRIERS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO OUR CURRENT AND FUTURE ADVOCACY AND ACTIVISM.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$551K
-35.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$152K
Grant Count
3
Avg Grant Size
$51K
About Malo Motivating Action Leadership
Based on IRS filings
Malo Motivating Action Leadership is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in ONTARIO, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $551K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $152K. Net investment income was $212.
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $550,677 | $854,754 | — |
| Revenue | $376,017 | $922,436 | $943,192 |
| Expenses | $678,911 | $609,144 | $567,515 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $212 | $195 | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Malo Motivating Action Leadership
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Island Grad Inc ($82,000), The Young Samoa ($60,000), Headland and Delowe ($10,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ISLAND GRAD INC SAN BERNARDINO, CA | SUPPORT FOR PACIFIC ISLANDER HEALTH EQUITY AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING, INCLUDING EDUCATION, ORGANIZING, AND CULTURAL EVENTS IN THE INLAND EMPIRE. | $82,000 |
| THE YOUNG SAMOA SAN BERNARDINO, CA | SUPPORT FOR PACIFIC ISLANDER HEALTH EQUITY AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING, INCLUDING EDUCATION, ORGANIZING, AND CULTURAL EVENTS IN THE INLAND EMPIRE. | $60,000 |
| HEADLAND AND DELOWE SAN BERNARDINO, CA | SUPPORT FOR PACIFIC ISLANDER HEALTH EQUITY AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING, INCLUDING EDUCATION, ORGANIZING, AND CULTURAL EVENTS IN THE INLAND EMPIRE. | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOLOFI SOAKAI | FOUNDER/EXEC. DIRECTOR | 50 | $127,190 |
| KALESITA MANU | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL MANALO-PEDRO | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| ANA FAKATOUMAFI | TREASURER (UNTIL 10/2024) | 1 | — |
| MELISSA MAY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GEA KANG | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Malo Motivating Action Leadership?
Malo Motivating Action Leadership is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in ONTARIO, CA. It holds $551K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Malo Motivating Action Leadership?
As of 2024, Malo Motivating Action Leadership holds $551K in total assets with $376K in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $152K in 2024.
Where does Malo Motivating Action Leadership operate?
Malo Motivating Action Leadership has awarded grants in California.
What size grants does Malo Motivating Action Leadership award?
In 2024, Malo Motivating Action Leadership awarded 3 grants totaling $152K — an average of about $51K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Malo Motivating Action Leadership's EIN?
Malo Motivating Action Leadership's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-4711809. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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