Financial Transparency & Nonprofit Status

501(c)(3) Status

Hula Anyone Incorporated is a registered 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization. All donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. Your support directly funds:

• Cultural Education: Providing traditional instruction to students of all ages.

• The Scholarship Fund: Ensuring that financial barriers never prevent a dancer from participating in our cultural missions or the Alaka‘i Festival.

• Community Stewardship: Maintaining our 60-year tradition of offering blessings, chants, and performances for Santa Barbara’s maritime and local events.

Official Documentation

For our donors' records and peace of mind, we maintain full transparency regarding our federal standing. You may view or download our official IRS documentation below:

• [Link: Download IRS Determination Letter]

Our Mission

Six Decades of Cultural Stewardship (1968 – 2026)

Hula Anyone is one of the oldest continuous indigenous arts organizations on the South Coast. Established in the late 1960s, our halau has served as the "Heartbeat of Aloha" for the 805, preserving the discipline, language, and grace of Pacific heritage through sixty years of Santa Barbara history.

OUR CORE KULEANA (RESPONSIBILITY)

As we head into our 60th year, our mission remains unchanged: To ensure the spirit of the Pacific remains a vibrant, accessible, and respected part of the Santa Barbara identity. Through cultural education, intergenerational mentorship, and public performance, Hula Anyone fosters a nurturing platform for dancers of all ages to honor Polynesian heritage and bridge generations through the spirit of Aloha."