Waiakea Kokua Initiative

Nonprofit organization Hilo, HI EIN: 99-1264829

Waiakea Kokua Initiative is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in Hilo, HI. IRS filing data is available for 2024.

Waiakea Kokua Initiative at a glance

Latest 990 filing
Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated October 2026.

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Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Waiakea Kokua Initiative is led by Geoliette Ng, Director on the 2024 filing — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Geoliette Ng

    Director

    New on the 2024 filing

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Frequently asked questions about Waiakea Kokua Initiative

What is Waiakea Kokua Initiative?

Waiakea Kokua Initiative is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in Hilo, HI.

What is Waiakea Kokua Initiative's EIN?

Waiakea Kokua Initiative's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-1264829. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024.

Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

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