Hawaii United Okinawa Association

Waipahu, HI · Founded 1996

Supporting business and community development in HI

Primary audience
Business Members
Work area
Regional Advocacy
Topic
Economic Development
Contact
Brandon Nakasone
Website Contact

About Organization

Hawaii United Okinawa Association serves the business community in Waipahu, HI through advocacy and leadership development. The organization manages $3.9M in annual revenue, $16.4M in assets. Recent financial data shows organizational stability over the past three years.

What They Focus On

Business Advocacy

Represents member interests in policy development and advocates for pro-business initiatives at local and state levels

Workforce Development

Supports talent pipeline development through education partnerships and workforce readiness programming initiatives

Economic Growth

Promotes regional economic development through strategic partnerships and support for business expansion initiatives

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2024)

$3.9M

+51.1% vs 2024

Assets (2024)

$16.4M

-4.2% vs 2024

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2024 — — — —
2024 $2,611,983 $1,978,728 $17,135,215 5
2023 — — — —
2023 $3,946,564 $1,218,944 $16,413,762 7
2022 — — — —
2022 $1,141,733 $1,078,661 $13,618,561 8
2020 — — — —
2020 $989,419 $947,804 $13,379,393 8
2019 $1,608,213 $1,349,003 $12,480,576 11
2018 $1,546,440 $1,304,189 $12,121,072 9

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

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  • 01

    Member Engagement

    Identifies priority issues through stakeholder consultation and analysis of business community needs

  • 02

    Strategic Planning

    Develops targeted initiatives based on member input and regional economic development priorities

  • 03

    Program Implementation

    Executes programs through partnerships with member organizations and community stakeholders

  • 04

    Impact Assessment

    Evaluates outcomes through member feedback and tracks progress toward organizational objectives

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Hawaii United Okinawa Association

COMMUITY ENRICHMENT

Provides structured support and resources for commuity enrichment initiatives across member organizations

Community Engagement

Facilitates collaboration between business and community stakeholders on shared priorities

Business Advocacy

Represents business interests in policy development and legislative initiatives at state and local levels

Economic Development

Promotes regional economic growth through strategic partnerships and development initiatives

Leadership Programs

Develops business leadership capacity through training, mentorship, and professional development opportunities

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Hawaii United Okinawa Association.

BN

Brandon Nakasone

President
2 hrs/week
FN

Frances Nakachi Kuba

President El
2 hrs/week
FN

Frances Nakachi Kuba

President Elect
JI

Jon Itomura

Executive Di
Full-time
Compensation: $81,800
CI

Chris Iwamura

At Large Mem
2 hrs/week
CH

Christine Hondo

Maui Isle Re
2 hrs/week
CK

Clarisse Kobashigawa

Immed Past P
2 hrs/week
DR

David Ryo Jones

Advisor
2 hrs/week
DS

David Shinsato

Ginoza Sonjin Kai
2 hrs/week
DZ

David Z Arakawa

Nishihara Chojin Kai, Kitanakagusuku Sonjin Kai, Hui Makaala, OGSH
2 hrs/week
JY

Jessica Yamamoto

Vice Preside
2 hrs/week
JC

Jodie Ching

Vice-Preside
2 hrs/week
JC

Jonathan Chun

Kauai Isle R
2 hrs/week
KM

Kathleen Matsuda

Hawaii Isle
2 hrs/week
KY

Kim Yamamoto

Vice Preside
2 hrs/week
KM

Kirstie Maeshiro-Takiguchi

Assistant Tr
2 hrs/week
KS

Kylie Sato

Club Represe
2 hrs/week
LN

Leslie Nagamine

At Large Mem
2 hrs/week
LT

Lisa Tamashiro

Baac Member
2 hrs/week
LM

Lynn Miyahira

President
2 hrs/week
MM

Marcie Moribe

Club Represe
2 hrs/week
MH

Mark Higa

Hawaii Shuri-Naha Club, Nago Club, Okinawan Genealogical Society of Hawaii
2 hrs/week
NN

Norman Nakasone

Treasurer
2 hrs/week
RH

Riko Higa

Japanese Sec
2 hrs/week
RK

Robert Kaneshiro

Hawaii Isle
2 hrs/week
RA

Roy Arakaki

Okinawan Genealogical Society of Hawaii
2 hrs/week
RH

Ryan Hunt

Club Represe
2 hrs/week
SY

Sandra Yanagi

Executive Se
2 hrs/week
SA

Scott Arakaki

Oroku Azajin Club
2 hrs/week
TY

Tom Yamamoto

Tomigusuku
2 hrs/week
WH

Wendy Horikami

Asst Exec Se
2 hrs/week
EP

Elect Patrick Miyashiro

President
JS

Japanese Secretary Chikako Nago

Gushikawa Shijin Kai, Hawaii Sashiki-Chinen Doshi Kai
AS

Advisor Stephanie Katayama

Treasurer
AG

Advisor Gainor Miyashiro

Yonashiro Chojin Kai, Hui O Laulima
AM

Advisor Myles Nakasone

Aza Yogi Doshi Kai
AC

Advisor Cyrus K. Tamashiro

Nago Club, Hawaii Shuri-Naha Club, Hui Makaala
AB

Advisor Brianne Yamada

Aza Gushikawa, Hawaii Shuri-Naha Clun, Shinka
CR

Club Representative Audrey Gibo

Hui O Laulima
CR

Club Representative Jeannene Oshiro

Hawaii Sashiki-Chinen Doshi Kai
JI

Jocelyn “Jo” Ige

President
JS

Japanese Secretary Hanae Gushiken Higa

Shinka, Hawaii Shuri-Naha Club, Nago Club
AR

Advisor Rodney Kohagura

Ginowan Shijin Kai, OGSH
AP

Advisor Paul Komeiji

Aza Yogi Doshi Kai
AA

Advisor Allison Yanagi

Chatan-Kadena Chojin Kai
CR

Club Representative Donna Kakazu

Wahiawa Okinawa Kyoyu Kai
CR

Club Representative Laura Ajimine

Chatan-Kadena Chojin Kai
CT

Courtney Takara

President
AF

Advisor Ford A. Chinen

Tamagusuku Club
AD

Advisor David Jones

Young Okinawans of Hawaii
CR

Club Representative Kent Billings

Motobu Club
CR

Club Representative Myles Nakasone

Aza Yogi Doshi Kai

Milestones

2025

Program Enhancement

2025

Launched enhanced member services and expanded advocacy initiatives for business community

2026

Continued Impact

2026

Maintains active programming serving member organizations and regional economic development priorities

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

BY
Brianne Yamada Nitahara Treasurer 2.00 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2024)

$82K

Highest Paid

$82K

Jon Itomura

Compensated Officers

1

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Jon Itomura Executive Di $81,800 — $81,800 40

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$50K Grants Received
1 Organizations

Top Funders

1 total
HV
Hawaii Visitors And Convention Bureau
$50K

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Related Organizations

2 affiliated entities reported on IRS Form 990 Schedule R

2

Disregarded Entities

1
Hawaii Okinawa Devlopment Phase I
Waipahu, HI
See Supp.
DRE

Taxable Corp Trust

1
Hawaii Okinawa Plaza Inc
Waipahu, HI
See Supp
Taxable

Source: IRS Form 990, Schedule R (Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships)

Contact

Get in touch with Hawaii United Okinawa Association

Email

[email protected]

Phone

(808) 676-5400 (180) 867-6540

Social

Visit Website
94-587 Ukee Street Waipahu, HI 96797