Kaneohe, HI

KAPENA SCHOOL OF MUSIC AND CREATIVE EXPRESSION

EIN 84-3491618

Education & Youth Development Youth Arts & Creative Learning Children & youth

Mission

Inspiring the growth and the leadership of the youth in Hawai’i, and ensuring the well-being of the community through creative expression.

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

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About KAPENA SCHOOL OF MUSIC AND CREATIVE EXPRESSION

Kapena School of Music and Creative Expression is a 501(c)(3) music school incorporated in Hawaii (incorporation Oct 11, 2019) and based in Kāneʻohe. The organization runs classes, ensembles and community programs with the stated aim of using music education to build confidence, leadership, and mental and emotional well-being. In recent years Kapena moved into a permanent teaching space at Windward Mall and expanded programming to serve hundreds of students, offering group and private instruction, seasonal camps, and community performances. The organization operates as a donor-facing nonprofit with public filings, an active website, and partnerships/grants from local foundations to support program delivery.

Notable achievements

School opening and enrollment growth

Completed build-out of a permanent school location and began enrolling students; reporting shows several hundred students served across multiple individual and group classes following the school's opening.

Program revenue growth

Program-service revenue rose notably in recent filings, reflecting expanded class offerings and increased student participation; the organization reported materially higher program revenue year-over-year in its most recent fiscal reports.

Secured philanthropic support

Received competitive local grants and philanthropic awards to support general operations and programming, including foundation grants used to expand free/low-cost access and seasonal programming.

At a glance

Total assets: $18K
Annual revenue: $317K
Tax status: 501(c)(3)School
EIN: 84-3491618
Location: Kaneohe, HI
Website: www.kapenaschoolofmusic.com
On Mahalo since: May 2026

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

Recognition

Recognized as an active, incorporated Hawaii nonprofit (domestic nonprofit corporation) and holds 501(c)(3) status for tax-deductible contributions.

Featured in local media and community partner channels for its youth-focused programming and community performances.

Listed in nonprofit data services and grant-tracking platforms and has filed Form 990 returns in recent years, demonstrating financial transparency required of public charities.

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