Molokai Community Service Council

What Molokai Community Service Council does

Moloka'i Community Service Council (MCSC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation founded in 1974 in Kaunakakai, Moloka'i, Hawaii, and is the island's principal community-based intermediary and service provider. It operates a portfolio of approximately 15 programs spanning early childhood education (Na Kamali'i Hoaloha Preschool), secondary education (Ho'omana Hou High School), scholarships, youth services (Moloka'i Youth Center, serving 1,000+ youth annually), health and human services (Maurice Thompson Drop-In Center for chronic mental illness, Hale Ho'omalu domestic violence shelter providing ~800 bed days annually, Kulana Kauhale low-income housing), economic development (Lanikeha Commercial Kitchen, brownfield redevelopment), and cultural-environmental conservation (Hawaiian Monk Seal Project, fishpond restoration). Beyond direct program administration, MCSC functions as a 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor and funding conduit — most visibly through the Friendly Isle United Fund, which distributes grants to 29 local programs and schools annually.

MCSC's business model is hybrid non-profit funding: government contracts (Hawaii Department of Health for mental health programs and housing), grants from charitable trusts and foundations, private donations (processed online via PayPal), and modest fee-for-service revenue from preschool tuition and hourly commercial kitchen rentals. Most direct services to residents are provided free of charge. The organization's underlying technology stack is standard non-profit office and web infrastructure; no proprietary platform or specialized technology is disclosed. Its go-to-market is community-led, relying on grassroots outreach, volunteer coordination, board-driven fundraising, and word-of-mouth within the tight-knit island community of 7,400 residents, more than 60% of whom are of Native Hawaiian ancestry.

Name

Molokai Community Service Council

Legal name

Moloka'i Community Service Council

Website

https://molokai.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

MCSC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit founded in 1974 that administers 15+ community programs and serves as the fiscal sponsor for 29 local programs on Moloka'i, Hawaii, delivering education, health, youth, and economic development services to the island's 7,400 residents.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Services Non-Profit

NAICS

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Civic and Social Organizations (813410), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAKAC

Corporate Foundations & CSR Grantmaking

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Philanthropy, Foundations & Grantmaking

Keywords

• Community nonprofit services
• Fiscal sponsorship programs
• Youth education programs
• Domestic violence shelter
• Rural community development

Headquarters

HQ city

Kaunakakai

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Contracts: Government departments issue contracts for services provided by MCSC.
2. Trusts and Foundations: Funding from charitable trusts and foundations supporting community programs.
3. Private Donations: Private donors contribute to MCSC's programs and initiatives.
4. Program Fees - Commercial Kitchen: Fees charged for use of Lanikeha Commercial Kitchen for food product manufacturing.
5. Preschool Tuition: Tuition charged for Na Kamali'i Hoaloha Preschool.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

MCSC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation that directly administers and provides fiscal sponsorship for a portfolio of community programs on Moloka'i, including a preschool, high school, youth center, scholarship funds, mental health drop-in center, domestic violence shelter, low-income housing, commercial kitchen, cultural preservation projects, and economic development initiatives. Services are primarily free to participants, funded through government contracts, trusts, foundations, and private donations, with limited fees for preschool tuition and commercial kitchen rental.

Product overview

Moloka'i Community Service Council (MCSC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit community organization offering a portfolio of community programs rather than a unified software product. The organization's programs span education (preschool, high school, scholarships), health and human services (mental health drop-in center, domestic violence shelter, housing), youth and family services (youth center), economic development (commercial kitchen, brownfield cleanup, Buy the Ranch campaign), and environmental protection (fishpond restoration, monk seal conservation). MCSC operates as both direct program administrator and fiscal sponsor for community projects, serving as a 501(c)(3) funding conduit for community-based organizations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Na Kamali'i Hoaloha Preschool A quality childcare and preschool program providing developmental education for 3 and 4 year-olds, operating 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM Monday through Friday with a focus on social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and language development.
• Ho'omana Hou High School A private high school for students in grades 9-12 preparing students for college, certified by the Hawai'i Association of Independent Schools, offering culturally-integrated coursework with individual computers for each student.
• Moloka'i High School Scholarship Fund A scholarship program rewarding college-bound students with good academic performance and community service activities.
• Charlotte Damaso Health Scholarship Fund A scholarship fund serving as fiscal sponsor to help students pursue healthcare careers.
• Maurice Thompson Drop-In Center A mental health drop-in center serving adults with chronic mental illnesses, providing a safe environment for socialization, life skills learning, and recreational activities.
• Moloka'i Youth Center The island's only youth center serving over 1,000 youths annually, open 6 days a week with recreational, educational, and community service activities.
• Lanikeha Commercial Kitchen A DOH-certified commercial kitchen facility available for rent for commercial food production and events, currently used for products such as poi, sweet potato chips, honey, and basil pesto.
• Moloka'i Electric Co. Brownfield Clean-Up A project to clean and redevelop the abandoned Moloka'i Electric Company power plant site for use as a business incubator.
• Friendly Isle United Fund (FIUF) The island's local United Fund campaign providing grants to 29 local non-profit programs and schools.
• Hale Ho'omalu Domestic Violence Program The only domestic violence shelter on Moloka'i providing safe shelter, meals, counseling, 24-hour protection, and court advocacy services for victims of domestic violence.
• Kulana Kauhale Housing Complex A low-income housing complex with 5 houses for mentally ill adults, managed by MCSC as landlord.
• Fishpond Restoration A project to restore ancient Hawaiian fishponds that once served as incubators for juvenile fish.
• Na Lima Hana Art Studio An art studio program supporting local artists and creative community development.
• Buy Moloka'i Ranch Campaign A community fundraising campaign to purchase Molokai Ranch (65,000 acres) and create a community-based company to own and manage the lands.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $20 million leveraged for Moloka'i community since 1974
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Department of Health (State of Hawaii)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with local Department of Health for the Maurice Thompson Drop-In Center serving adults with chronic mental illnesses. MCSC provides fiscal sponsorship for project funds. The program has significantly reduced hospitalization rates for clients.
• Department of Health (State of Hawaii)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Department of Health for the Kulana Kauhale Housing Complex - a low-income housing project for mentally ill adults. MCSC leases the property and serves as landlord for 5 houses.
• University of Hawaii - CTAHRminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExtension agents from University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources serve on MCSC's Board of Directors (Alton Arakaki, Glenn Teves).
• 29 Local Non-profit Programs and SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFIUF funds are distributed to 29 local non-profit programs and schools including Aka'ula School, Moloka'i Youth Center, Hui O Kuapā, Kualapu'u Charter School, and others serving island residents.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• ALU LIKE Inc. Statewide Native Hawaiian social services organization providing education, employment, economic development, and cultural programs. Comparable to MCSC in mission and target beneficiaries but operates statewide with federal funding rather than single-island community-led model.
• Hawaii Community Foundation: Large statewide community foundation making grants across Hawaii. Comparable to MCSC because both function as grantmaking and fiscal conduit entities for community nonprofits, though HCF operates at much larger scale statewide rather than island-specific.

Emerging players

• Hawaiian Community Assets: Native Hawaiian nonprofit providing financial capability, housing, and community economic development services. Comparable to MCSC in Native Hawaiian community focus and rural community development work, though focused specifically on financial/housing rather than the broader service portfolio MCSC administers.
• Papa Ola Lokahi: Native Hawaiian health organization coordinating health workforce and cultural competency initiatives across Hawaii. Comparable to MCSC in Native Hawaiian community service mission and rural island focus, though specializes in health workforce rather than multi-sector community development.

Direct peers

• Kohala Center: Community-based nonprofit on Hawaii Island supporting research, conservation, and community resilience in rural Native Hawaiian communities. Comparable to MCSC in operating model (rural island, multi-program portfolio, community-led development, fiscal sponsorship for sub-projects).
• Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement: Statewide Native Hawaiian community development organization providing capacity building, fiscal sponsorship, and grantmaking to community-based organizations. Highly comparable to MCSC in mission, target beneficiaries (Native Hawaiians), and role as nonprofit intermediary serving rural communities.

Regional players

• Lokahi Pacific: Maui-based community development financial institution and social services nonprofit. Comparable to MCSC in community-led development mission and serving Native Hawaiian populations, though operates on Maui rather than Moloka'i.
• Habitat for Humanity Hawaii Island: Affordable housing nonprofit operating across Hawaiian islands. Comparable to MCSC's Kulana Kauhale low-income housing program and broader community development role, but focused specifically on housing construction rather than integrated social services.

Others

• Office of Hawaiian Affairs: State agency stewarding Native Hawaiian trust resources and grantmaking. Not a direct peer but highly relevant as a potential funder/partner for MCSC's Native Hawaiian-focused programs and cultural preservation work.
• Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) Hawaii: Community development financial institution supporting community-based organizations in underinvested areas. Comparable as a capacity-building and fiscal intermediary in the community development space, though LISC operates statewide with broader economic development focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/molokai-community-service-council

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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