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Hawaii Appleseed Center For Law And Economic Justice

Lawyers For Equal Justice

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Human Services - Multipurpose and Other N.E.C. (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$1.59M (2023)

Expenses
$1.53M (2023)

Total Assets
$1.56M (2023)

Total Liabilities
$830k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending June
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,592,657
Expenses
$1,532,335
Net Income
$60,322
Net Assets
$733,067
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,553,517
97.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $19,567
1.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $19,573
1.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $130,014
8.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $728,218
47.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,562,953
Total Liabilities $829,886
Net Assets $733,067
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Raymond Kong (Legal Director) $100,200 $0 $5,000
Gavin Thornton (Executive Director) $97,614 $0 $32,077
Joyce Lee Ibarra (President) $0 $0 $0
Garret Sugai (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Patrick Byrne (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
David Derauf Md (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kerrie Urosevich (Director) $0 $0 $0
Laurie Au (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael R Cruise Esq (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kanoe Enos (Director) $0 $0 $0
Neal Milner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ryan Kusumoto (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,477,731
Expenses
$1,372,628
Net Income
$105,103
Net Assets
$672,745
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,421,546
96.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $961
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $53,073
3.6%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $2,151
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $129,341
9.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $604,043
44.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,276,291
Total Liabilities $603,546
Net Assets $672,745
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Elizabeth Giesting Until 123121 (Budget & Policy Director) $100,300 $0 $2,575
Gavin Thornton (Executive Director) $97,834 $0 $19,341
Joyce Lee Ibarra (President) $0 $0 $0
Garret Sugai (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Patrick Byrne (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
David Derauf Md (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kerrie Urosevich (Director) $0 $0 $0
Laurie Au (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael R Cruise Esq (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kanoe Enos (Director) $0 $0 $0
Neal Milner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ryan Kusumoto (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,284,072
Expenses
$1,333,831
Net Income
-$49,759
Net Assets
$567,642
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,238,701
96.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $537
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $50,838
4.0%
Sales of Assets -$11,000
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $4,996
0.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $129,245
9.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $661,942
49.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $957,184
Total Liabilities $389,542
Net Assets $567,642
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Thomas Helper (Litigation Director) $108,000 $0 $2,750
Elizabeth Giesting (Budget & Policy Director) $103,000 $0 $5,150
Gavin Thornton (Executive Director) $97,719 $0 $19,122
Joyce Lee Ibarra (President) $0 $0 $0
Garret Sugai (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Patrick Byrne (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Naomi C Fujimoto Esq (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
David Derauf Md (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kerrie Urosevich (Director) $0 $0 $0
Laurie Au (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael R Cruise Esq (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nathan C Nelson Esq (Director) $0 $0 $0
Neal Milner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ryan Kusumoto (Director) $0 $0 $0
Shelly Tanaka (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,134,702
Expenses
$1,116,994
Net Income
$17,708
Net Assets
$617,401
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,053,140
92.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $5,045
0.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $76,517
6.7%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $97,526
8.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $591,526
53.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,166,519
Total Liabilities $549,118
Net Assets $617,401
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Thomas Helper (Litigation Director) $108,334 $0 $0
Gavin Thornton (Executive Director) $94,814 $0 $5,375
Joyce Lee Ibarra (President) $0 $0 $0
Garret Sugai (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Patrick Byrne (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Naomi C Fujimoto Esq (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Ann Botticelli (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Derauf Md (Director) $0 $0 $0
David J Reber Esq (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kerrie Urosevich (Director) $0 $0 $0
Laurie Au (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael R Cruise Esq (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nathan C Nelson Esq (Director) $0 $0 $0
Neal Milner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ryan Kusumoto (Director) $0 $0 $0
Shelly Tanaka (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,270,939
Expenses
$981,296
Net Income
$289,643
Net Assets
$599,693
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,167,625
91.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $816
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $102,498
8.1%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $148,290
15.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $399,353
40.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,114,206
Total Liabilities $514,513
Net Assets $599,693

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$674,227
Expenses
$621,665
Net Income
$52,562
Net Assets
$310,050
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $668,825
99.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $5,402
0.8%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $332,182
53.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $561,746
Total Liabilities $251,696
Net Assets $310,050

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$497,976
Expenses
$541,586
Net Income
-$43,610
Net Assets
$257,488
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $463,717
93.1%
Program Services $42,424
8.5%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$8,165
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $206,277
38.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $97,746
18.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $257,488
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $257,488
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Gavin Thornton (Co Executive Director) $82,548 $0 $0
Victor Geminiani (Co Executive Director) $45,792 $0 $0
David J Reber Esq (President) $0 $0 $0
Naomi C Fujimoto Esq (Secretary/Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
David Derauf Md (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nathan C Nelson Esq (Director/Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Michael R Cruise Esq (Director) $0 $0 $0
Patrick Byrne (Director/Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Blake Oshiro Esq (Director) $0 $0 $0
Patrick Gardner Esq (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kanoe Naone (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sherry Broder Esq (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Webb (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$502,911
Expenses
$336,819
Net Income
$166,092
Net Assets
$301,098
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $400,490
79.6%
Program Services $105,606
21.0%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$3,185
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $159,164
47.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $68,079
20.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $301,098
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $301,098
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Gavin Thornton (Co Executive Director) $82,548 $0 $0
Victor Geminiani (Co Executive Director) $70,121 $0 $0
David J Reber (President) $0 $0 $0
Naomi C Fujimoto (Secretary/Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Sherry Broder (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Derauf (Director) $0 $0 $0
Patrick Gardner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nathan C Nelson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael R Cruise (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Webb (Director) $0 $0 $0
Patrick Byrne (Director) $0 $0 $0
Blake Oshiro (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kanoe Naone (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$429,480
Expenses
$380,343
Net Income
$49,137
Net Assets
$135,006
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $399,528
93.0%
Program Services $31,365
7.3%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$1,413
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $124,684
32.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $110,115
29.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $135,006
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $135,006
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Gavin Thornton (Co Executive Director) $80,362 $0 $0
Victor Geminiani (Co Executive Director) $38,287 $0 $0
David J Reber (President) $0 $0 $0
Naomi C Fujimoto (Secretary/Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Sherry Broder (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Derauf (Director) $0 $0 $0
Patrick Gardner (Director) $0 $0 $0
John H Johnson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nathan C Nelson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael R Cruise (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Webb (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$356,606
Expenses
$347,118
Net Income
$9,488
Net Assets
$85,869
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $248,688
69.7%
Program Services $106,373
29.8%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $1,545
0.4%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $52,084
15.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $157,180
45.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $85,869
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $85,869
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Victor Geminiani (Executive Director) $32,801 $0 $0
David J Reber (President) $0 $0 $0
Naomi C Fujimoto (Secretary/Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Sherry Broder (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Derauf (Director) $0 $0 $0
Patrick Gardner (Director) $0 $0 $0
John H Johnson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nathan C Nelson (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$335,034
Expenses
$323,526
Net Income
$11,508
Net Assets
$76,381
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $252,417
75.3%
Program Services $76,634
22.9%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $5,983
1.8%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $25,000
7.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $159,854
49.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $76,381
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $76,381

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$368,599
Expenses
$315,669
Net Income
$52,930
Net Assets
$64,873
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $118,170
32.1%
Program Services $250,429
67.9%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $102,750
32.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $67,608
21.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $64,873
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $64,873

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$68,896
Expenses
$95,637
Net Income
-$26,741
Net Assets
$11,943
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $41,300
59.9%
Program Services $27,554
40.0%
Investment Income $42
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $16,000
16.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $19,367
20.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $11,943
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $11,943

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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