Mission
The educational and charitable purposes of Ohana Waa are embedded in our mission to work together to elevate the collective health and life of our Voyaging traditions, and in our vision to ensure our voyaging legacies live on.
Public Charity
OHANA WAA
OHANA WAA is a Public Charity headquartered in Lihue, HI. Financial data from the 2024 filing: $335K revenue, $154K expenses, $314K total assets. 5 publicly reported grants to this organization, totaling roughly $525K, appear in IRS filings.
EIN: 834591925
Lihue, HI
Latest filing: 2024
Total Revenue$335K
Total Expenses$154K
Total Assets$314K
Grant Records5
Funding Total$525K
Filing Years2020–2024
Sample Grants Received
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
$300,000
MAUI RELIEF
$40,000
PROGRAM ASSISTANCE
$30,000
FOR E ULU, E OLA (GROW AND THRIVE) CAPACITY BUILDING PROJECT
$150,000
DONATION TO THE POLYNESIAN VOYAGING SOCIETY
$5,000
Showing up to 5 of 5 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
Director
Abraham Ah Hee
Director
Bruce Blankenfeld
Director
Chadd C Paishon
Director
Charles Thompson
Director
Damien Nk Barcarse
Co-Chair
Dennis J Chun
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $335K | $154K | $314K |
| 2023 | $149K | $123K | $145K |
| 2022 | — | $56K | $99K |
| 2021 | $150K | $700 | $154K |
| 2020 | — | $176 | $5K |
Between 2021 and 2024, reported annual revenue grew from $150K to $335K (+124%), with total assets most recently reported at $314K.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.