ADVANCEMENT OF CIVILIZATION EFFORT
EIN 82-2913579 · Community Improvement & Capacity Building N.E.C. (S99)
What they do
Ecotourism, Sustainability, Retreat Infrastructure, and Community-Based Program Development: ACE Continued Developing The Foundation for Its Ecotourism and Retreat-based Program Services In 2025. This Included Applying for A Public Utilities Commission Permit to Operate As A Motor Passenger Carrier In Support of ACEs Emerging Ecotourism Program and Purchasing A Vehicle for This Purpose: A 2025 Honda Pilot. The Ecotourism Program is Intended to Provide Educational Visitor Experiences, Sustainable Transportation, Island Etiquette Education, Wellness-oriented Excursions, and Community-aligned Activities Connected to ACEs Mission of Ecological Awareness, Ethical Development, and Sustainable Civilization Design. The PUC Permit Process Was Pursued In 2025 and Was Subsequently Granted In March 2026. ACE Also Continued Developing The Conceptual and Operational Framework for Future Workshops and Retreats Related to Wellness, Contemplative Practice, Ecological Awareness, Human Potential, and Res
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ALIX ERIEPRESIDENT
DAMAN SINGHTREASURER
CHARLES OSTMANBOARD MEMBER
WANDA SIMMONSBOARD MEMBER
About this charity
- Recognized since
- January 2017
- Location
- 5-4344 KUHIO HWY APT 322, PRINCEVILLE, HI 96722-5455
- County
- Kauai
- In care of
- % ALIX CLAIRE ERIE
- Primary officer
- ALIX ERIE, President
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Filing and classification
- Latest tax year
- 2025
- Tax period began
- January 1, 2025
- Return type
- 990EZ
- NTEE classification
- Community Improvement & Capacity Building N.E.C. (S99)
- IRS tax category
- Community Improvement & Capacity Building N.E.C.