Mission
To empower our keiki by cultivating the skills and knowledge of traditional Hawaiian fishing practices while encouraging a sustainable stewardship with the ocean.
Small Public Charity
KA POE LAWAIA
KA POE LAWAIA is a Small Public Charity headquartered in WAIANAE, HI. Financial data from the 2025 filing: $7K revenue, $4K expenses, $2K total assets.
EIN: 990497102
WAIANAE, HI
Fisheries Resources
NTEE: D33
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$7K
Total Expenses$4K
Total Assets$2K
Grant Records0
Filing Years2024–2025
Where $100 goes at Ka Poe Lawaia
How Ka Poe Lawaia divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990-EZ filings, averaged across 2 years.
$100
Programs
the work itself
<$1
Everything else
operations and overhead
Form 990-EZ reports program spending but doesn't separate management from fundraising, so those are shown together.
Inside the $100 for programs
$100
August 10 2025, we hosted a community fishing event entitled papahana lawaia, which had individuals fishing sustainably, teaching fishing practices, fish identification, and more
Source: Form 990-EZ filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2025. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.
Officers & Directors
TREASURER
Beeper Nakamaejo
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Jessica Bates
DIRECTOR AT LARGE
Kalani Pokipala
PRESIDENT
La'ena Torrence
SECRETARY
Leilani Willing
VICE PRESIDENT
Logan Liberato
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7K | $4K | $2K |
| 2024 | — | — | — |
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.