HAWAII-FI YOUTH ARTS PROGRAM
EIN 87-4026465 · Human Service Organizations (P20)
What they do
Hawaii-Fi Youth Arts Program is A 501c3 Focused On Creating Access to Arts Education to Children On The Island of Hawaii. Hawaii-Fi Offers Free Art Workshops to Enrolled Keiki. Access to Creative Outlets is Crucial for Every Childs Growth and Development. By Providing A Platform for Artistic Expression, We Inspire and Nurture Their Curiosity, Creativity, and Self-confidence, While Also Instilling Valuable Skills That Can Benefit Them In Various Areas of Their Lives. Children Who Lack Exposure to Art and Music Miss Out On The Chance to Discover Their Passions and Build Meaningful Relationships That Can Have A Positive Impact On Their Lives. At Hawaii-Fi, We Are Committed to Creating A Network of Talented Artists Who Can Help Cultivate A New Generation of Creative Individuals, Empowering Them to Make A Difference In Their World Through Their Unique Artistic Expressions.
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AETHERIA BENNETTADMIN ASISTANT
SIERRA REEDSOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER
ILYA BARANNIKOVEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
MICAH BONTREKKERTREASURER
About this charity
- Recognized since
- April 2022
- Location
- 15-2660 Pahoa Village Rd, Pahoa, HI 96778
- County
- Hawaii
- In care of
- Kennedy Nicole Thompson
- Primary officer
- Kennedy Nicole Thompson, Program Director
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Filing and classification
- Latest tax year
- 2022
- Tax period began
- January 1, 2022
- Return type
- 990EZ
- NTEE classification
- Human Service Organizations (P20)
- IRS tax category
- Human Service Organizations
- Revocation date
- May 15, 2026