Kohala Institute
Kohala Institute
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About this organization
Mission
We protect and preserve the natural landscape and cultural assets of the ahupua`a of `Iole. We inspire collaboration, leadership, and mindset shifts through a deep connection with the land, place-based education, and a pu‘uhonua retreat. We model and pioneer sustainable practices to serve our Hawai`i community and the world.
About
CUSTOMIZED PLACE-BASED LEARNING EXPERIENCES AT THE GRACE CENTER - THE GRACE CENTER IS A SIX BUILDING CAMPUS THAT HOSTS MEETINGS, CONFERENCES, AND SERVES AS A CENTERPIECE FOR IMMERSIVE PLACE-BASED LEARNING EXPERIENCES WITHIN THE 2400 ACRES LEASED BY KOHALA INSTITUTE. THE OBJECTIVE OF THE FACILITY IS TO SERVE AS A SAFE AND INSPIRATIONAL SPACE FOR CONVENING AND PLACE-BASED IMMERSIVE LEARNING EXPERIENCES IN SUPPORT ITS MISSION OF INSPIRING THE DISCOVERY AND DEPEENING OF HUMAN CONNECTION AND COLLABORATION FOR A SUSTAINABLE WORLD.IN 2018, KI HOSTED AN ESTIMATED 300 GUESTS FOR MEETINGS, LODGING, AND PLACE-BASED EXPERIENCES IN APPROXIMATELY 20 EVENTS AT THE GRACE CENTER. PARTICIPANTS INCLUDED HAWAII STUDENTS FROM PRE-K TO POST-SECONDARY INSTITUTIONS, NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, INTERNATIONAL VISITORS, AND HAWAII BUSINESSES. ACTIVITIES WERE LARGELY CUSTOMIZED TO MEET THE LEARNING NEEDS OF EACH GROUP FROM STRATEGY AND PLANNING TO CONNECTION WITH NATURE AND CULTURE. IN 2018, AN ESTIMATED 400 PEOPLE PARTICIPATED IN PLACE BASED LEARNING EXPERIENCES AT KOHALA INSTITUTE'S LIVING CLASSROOM WHICH FEATURES NATIVE AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES AND WATER MANAGEMENT THAT INCORPORATE HANDS ON OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPERIENCE NATIVE CULTURAL PRACTICES. DURING THIS TIME, KOHALA INSTITUTE UTILIZED ITS GRACE CENTER CAMPUS AS THE HEADQUARTERS FOR ITS PROGRAMMING RELATED TO THE GRACE LEADERSHIP JOURNEY, A YEAR LONG LEADERSHIP PROGRAM FOR HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS. THE PROGRAM FOCUSED ON A COHORT OF 6 STUDENTS WHO ENGAGED IN PRACTICAL APPLICATION OF LEADERSHIP SKILLS, TOOLS, AND METHODS LARGELY FOCUSED ON NAVIGATING CONFLICT WITH THE GOAL OF REACHING COLLABORATIVE SOLUTIONS WITH ACTIONABLE DELIVERABLES. SIX SESSIONS WERE HELD IN 2018.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit is outlined in the filing as “To inspire the deepening and discovery of human connection and collaboration for a sustainable world.”.
When discussing its operations, they were defined as: “To inspire the deepening and discovery of human connection and collaboration for a sustainable world.”.
- The state where the non-profit operates has been legally reported as HI.
- The filing indicates that the non-profit's address in 2020 is located at PO BOX 344, KAPAAU, HI, 96755.
- The non-profit has reported 9 employees on their form as of 2020.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue less expenses is -$714,492.
- The organization has 3 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2016.
- The organization pays $255,947 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $76,314 in fundraising expenses.
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