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Native Hawaiian Legal Corporation

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: Crime, Legal-Related / Legal Services (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$2.03M (2023)

Expenses
$1.76M (2023)

Total Assets
$2.89M (2023)

Total Liabilities
$465k (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
$2,025,112
Expenses
$1,763,753
Net Income
$261,359
Net Assets
$2,427,177
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,695,443
83.7%
Program Services $180,733
8.9%
Investment Income $148,936
7.4%
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 $373,599
21.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $702,385
39.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,891,796
Total Liabilities $464,619
Net Assets $2,427,177
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Makalika Naholowaa (Executive Director) $128,000 $0 $0
David Kopper (Litigation Director) $111,875 $0 $0
Robert Merce (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jon Matsuoka (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kealii Reichel (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Soong (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sunshine Topping (Director) $0 $0 $0
Roy Catalani (Director) $0 $0 $0
Angela Correa Pe (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kealii Lopez (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kawena Beaupre (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Malia Kaaihue (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Mark Kawika Patterson (President) $0 $0 $0
Robert Piper (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,952,811
Expenses
$1,437,614
Net Income
$515,197
Net Assets
$1,980,802
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,525,189
78.1%
Program Services $412,634
21.1%
Investment Income $20,046
1.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$5,058
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $236,031
16.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $669,750
46.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,282,177
Total Liabilities $301,375
Net Assets $1,980,802
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Summer Silva (Executive Director) $122,185 $0 $0
David Kopper (Litigation Director) $110,000 $0 $0
Makalika Naholowaa (Executive Director) $3,846 $0 $0
Kealii Lopez (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robert Piper (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robert Merce (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jon Matsuoka (Director) $0 $0 $0
Roy Catalani (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sunshine Topping (Director) $0 $0 $0
Angela Correa Pe (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kealii Reichel (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mark Kawika Patterson (President) $0 $0 $0
Kawena Beaupre (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Kevin Cockett (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Malia Kaaihue (Vice President) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,564,968
Expenses
$1,368,068
Net Income
$196,900
Net Assets
$1,705,952
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,448,810
92.6%
Program Services $98,747
6.3%
Investment Income $17,411
1.1%
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 $194,045
14.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $705,172
51.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,927,295
Total Liabilities $221,343
Net Assets $1,705,952
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Summer Sylva (Executive Director) $122,858 $0 $0
Jereme Funtila (Comptroller) $49,966 $0 $0
Robert Merce (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Roy Catalani (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kevin Cockett (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Michael Hodson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Malia Ka'aihue (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Jon Matsuoka (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mark Kawika Patterson (President) $0 $0 $0
Kawena Suganuma Beaupre' (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Angela Correa Pei Esq (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Sunshine Topping (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Keali'i Lopez (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Keali'i Reichel (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,776,573
Expenses
$1,511,177
Net Income
$265,396
Net Assets
$1,412,508
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,590,640
89.5%
Program Services $82,365
4.6%
Investment Income $103,568
5.8%
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 $248,271
16.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $679,028
44.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,576,071
Total Liabilities $163,563
Net Assets $1,412,508
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Summer Sylva (Executive Director) $86,506 $0 $4,325
Jereme Funtila (Comptroller) $67,000 $0 $3,350
Robert Merce (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Roy Catalani (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kevin Cockett (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Michael Hodson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Malia Ka'aihue (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Jon Matsuoka (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mark Kawika Patterson (President) $0 $0 $0
Kawena Suganuma Beaupre' (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Angela Correa Pei Esq (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Sunshine Topping (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Keali'i Lopez (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Keali'i Reichel (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,461,646
Expenses
$1,662,844
Net Income
-$201,198
Net Assets
$1,200,718
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,195,986
81.8%
Program Services $220,031
15.1%
Investment Income $51,423
3.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$5,794
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $169,544
10.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $818,148
49.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,356,608
Total Liabilities $155,890
Net Assets $1,200,718
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Moses Haia (Executive Director) $73,174 $0 $3,659
Jereme Funtila (Controller) $67,438 $0 $3,372
Robert Merce (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Roy Catalani (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kevin Cockett (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Michael Hodson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Malia Ka'aihue (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Gina Lobaco (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jon Matsuoka (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mark Kawika Patterson (President) $0 $0 $0
Kawena Suganuma Beaupre' (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Angela Correa Pei Esq (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Sunshine Topping (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Keali'i Lopez (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Keali'i Reichel (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,512,541
Expenses
$1,618,571
Net Income
-$106,030
Net Assets
$1,370,919
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,273,908
84.2%
Program Services $108,538
7.2%
Investment Income $23,872
1.6%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $67,678
4.5%
Sales of Assets $38,545
2.5%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $165,653
10.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $841,413
52.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,501,093
Total Liabilities $130,174
Net Assets $1,370,919
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Moses Haia (Executive Director) $72,384 $0 $3,619
Jereme Funtila (Comtroller) $61,500 $0 $3,075
Robert Merce (Vice President/Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Roy Catalani (President) $0 $0 $0
Kevin Cockett (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Michael Hodson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Malia Ka'aihue (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Gina Lobaco (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jon Matsuoka (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mark Kawika Patterson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Teresa Tico (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Leimomi Khan (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Sunshine Topping (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,545,456
Expenses
$1,544,122
Net Income
$1,334
Net Assets
$1,522,618
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,275,002
82.5%
Program Services $224,532
14.5%
Investment Income $21,418
1.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $24,504
1.6%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $160,229
10.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $801,996
51.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,620,841
Total Liabilities $98,223
Net Assets $1,522,618
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Moses Haia (Executive Director) $72,597 $0 $3,630
Jereme Funtila (Comtroller) $50,859 $0 $0
Robert Merce (Vice President/Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Roy Catalani (President) $0 $0 $0
Kevin Cockett (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Michael Hodson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Malia Ka'aihue (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Gina Lobaco (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jon Matsuoka (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mark Kawika Patterson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Teresa Tico (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,573,890
Expenses
$1,661,293
Net Income
-$87,403
Net Assets
$1,345,723
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,425,419
90.6%
Program Services $39,673
2.5%
Investment Income $26,076
1.7%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$586
Sales of Assets $83,308
5.3%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $175,220
10.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $895,462
53.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,513,245
Total Liabilities $167,522
Net Assets $1,345,723
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Moses Haia (Executive Director) $77,748 $0 $3,887
Trenton Wailehua (Comptroller) $68,628 $0 $3,431
Puanani Burgess (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Robert Merce (Board Vice President/Secre) $0 $0 $0
Roy Catalani (Board President) $0 $0 $0
Kevin Cockett (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Michael Hodson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Malia Ka'aihue (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Gina Lobaco (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jon Matsuoka (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mark Kawika Patterson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Teresa Tico (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,635,566
Expenses
$1,633,935
Net Income
$1,631
Net Assets
$1,532,373
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,509,108
92.3%
Program Services $72,262
4.4%
Investment Income $26,598
1.6%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$19,241
Sales of Assets $46,839
2.9%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $160,052
9.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $857,780
52.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,786,540
Total Liabilities $254,167
Net Assets $1,532,373
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Moses Haia (Executive Director) $72,862 $0 $3,643
Trenton Wailehua (Comptroller) $64,705 $0 $2,694
Puanani Burgess (Board President) $0 $0 $0
Robert Merce (Board Vice President Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Roy Catalani (Board Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Walter Heen (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Michael Hodson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Malia Ka'aihue (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Gina Lobaco (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jon Matsuoka (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mark Kawika Patterson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Teresa Tico (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,449,369
Expenses
$1,603,175
Net Income
-$153,806
Net Assets
$1,559,289
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,247,394
86.1%
Program Services $110,006
7.6%
Investment Income $25,372
1.8%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $206
0.0%
Sales of Assets $66,391
4.6%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $217,057
13.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $3,200
0.2%
Other Salaries and Wages $819,523
51.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,671,794
Total Liabilities $112,505
Net Assets $1,559,289
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Alan T Murakami (Litigation Director) $88,722 $0 $4,436
Moses Haia (Executive Director) $75,220 $0 $3,761
Trenton Wailehua (Comptroller) $67,100 $0 $0
Paul Nahoa Lucas (Board President) $0 $0 $0
Keith Lee (Board Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Robert Merce (Board Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Puanani Burgess (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Roy Catalani (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Paula Chong (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Walter Heen (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Michael Hodson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jon Matsuoka (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Teresa Tico (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,404,678
Expenses
$1,549,982
Net Income
-$145,304
Net Assets
$1,573,228
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,261,009
89.8%
Program Services $85,982
6.1%
Investment Income $24,643
1.8%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$1,550
Sales of Assets $34,594
2.5%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $164,802
10.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $16,189
1.0%
Other Salaries and Wages $791,504
51.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,723,264
Total Liabilities $150,036
Net Assets $1,573,228

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,497,836
Expenses
$1,483,733
Net Income
$14,103
Net Assets
$1,605,291
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,396,644
93.2%
Program Services $47,301
3.2%
Investment Income $26,222
1.8%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$552
Sales of Assets $28,221
1.9%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $231,810
15.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $721,565
48.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,767,570
Total Liabilities $162,279
Net Assets $1,605,291

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,238,845
Expenses
$1,081,756
Net Income
$157,089
Net Assets
$1,636,839
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,117,430
90.2%
Program Services $48,877
3.9%
Investment Income $18,534
1.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $54,004
4.4%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $105,000
9.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $588,356
54.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,986,796
Total Liabilities $349,957
Net Assets $1,636,839

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
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 Sept.
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 Sept.
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 Sept.
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 Sept.
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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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2005

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 Sept.
2004

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 Sept.
2003

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 Sept.
2002

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 Sept.
2001

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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