Waialua, HI

NA MEA KUPONO LEARNING CENTER

EIN 83-1668038

Arts, Culture & Heritage Cultural Heritage & Traditions

Mission

To perpetuate aloha ʻāina and Hawaiian cultural values through environmental education and hands‑on interaction with the wetland loʻi ecosystem, fostering respect for the land, community well‑being, and cultural continuity.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About NA MEA KUPONO LEARNING CENTER

Nā Mea Kūpono Learning Center operates a six‑acre wetland loʻi kalo (taro) site in the ahupuaʻa of Kamananui in Waialua, Oʻahu, that is used as an outdoor classroom to teach Hawaiian cultural practices, kalo cultivation, and stewardship of ʻāina. The organization runs school and community programs (including the Keiki Kalo Crew, family‑strengthening workshops, eco‑tours, and hands‑on skill programs such as ʻukulele‑building) and emphasizes intergenerational learning led by practitioners and kūpuna. Nā Mea Kūpono became a tax‑exempt 501(c)(3) organization in 2018 and continues to operate as a donor‑facing nonprofit with an active web presence, program schedule, and partnerships to support restoration, education, and community engagement.

Notable achievements

Established 501(c)(3) nonprofit

Registered as a tax‑exempt 501(c)(3) organization in 2018 and has filed annual Form 990 returns through fiscal year 2024, formalizing its status as a charitable education organization.

Long‑running hands‑on education programs

Operates a six‑acre loʻi kalo and has hosted hundreds of educational tours, youth programs (Keiki Kalo Crew and Hoʻomohala Pua), family workshops, and seasonal curricula that connect students and families to traditional Hawaiian cultivation and cultural practice.

Sustained program delivery in recent years

Maintained active program operations and financial activity through FY2024, with program services comprising the majority of revenue—demonstrating ongoing delivery of educational services and community programming.

At a glance

Total assets: $36K
Annual revenue: $78K
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 83-1668038
Location: Waialua, HI
Website: www.nameakupono.org
On Mahalo since: May 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Featured organization on community and sector platforms (including Patagonia Action Works and regional podcasts) highlighting its role in cultural and land‑based education.

Named as a partner/partner site in local program evaluations and regional conservation planning documents related to wetland restoration and cultural stewardship (recognition of the site’s restoration and education value).

Maintains public listings and review presence on visitor and community platforms, reflecting regular public engagement and visitor experiences at the learning center.

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