CORAL REEF EDUCATION INSTITUTE
EIN 84-2008942 · Botanical Gardens & Arboreta (C41)
What they do
Completed Training for Coral Reef Rehabilitation Management Through Ocean Quest Global. Provided Multiple Training Programs for Tourists and Locals Including Intro to Coral Reefs, Hawaiian Coral ID, Watershed Management, Snorkeling, and Scuba Diving Courses Both From Shore and By Boat. Hosted Multiple Beach Clean-ups Including World Ocean Day At Kawaihae Harbor With Over 200 Participants. Hosted A 6-week Internship for Two Students Through The Stemworks Program Working On A Social Media and Reef Safe Sunscreen Campaigns. Maintained Social Media Posts, Website Presence, Advertising, and Marketing Campaigns. Participated In The First-ever Community Coral Restoration Project On Oahu With 3 Other Nonprofits, Working to Build Relationships and Trust Among Stakeholders. Trained Boat Tour Operators On Hawaii Island and Oahu to Teach Guests About Coral Reefs and What Can Be Done to Protect Them. Provided Free Training Materials to These Operators. Started Filming and Production On A Short Film
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Leadership and board
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HEATHER HOWARDPRINCIPAL OFFICER
About this charity
- Recognized since
- January 2019
- Location
- PO BOX 2691, KAILUA KONA, HI 96745-2691
- County
- Hawaii
- In care of
- Heather Howard
- Primary officer
- Heather Howard, President
How to reach them
Filing and classification
- Latest tax year
- 2025
- Tax period began
- January 1, 2023
- Return type
- 990EZ
- NTEE classification
- Botanical Gardens & Arboreta (C41)
- IRS tax category
- Botanical Gardens & Arboreta