What Ikaika Ohana does

Ikaika Ohana is a nonprofit affordable housing development partner and community service coordinator headquartered in Santa Ana, California, with a regional office in Kihei, Maui, Hawaii. The organization develops affordable housing communities and coordinates wraparound supportive services — health and wellness, education, economic development, and family and senior support — for families, seniors, veterans, and disaster survivors across Hawaii and California.

The organization's core activity is real estate development enabled by layered affordable housing finance: federal and state Low-Income Housing Tax Credits, tax-exempt loans, and equity capital from corporate and institutional partners including CVS Health ($17.5 million committed for Kaiāulu o Kūku'ia), Hunt Capital Partners, and Urban Housing Communities. Flagship assets include the 200-unit Kaiāulu o Kūku'ia in Lahaina, Maui (the first permanent affordable housing delivered since the 2023 wildfires, opened October 2025) and the LEED Gold-certified Kaiāulu o Kupuohi rebuild. Portfolio-wide development costs invested total approximately $1.62 billion, with 2,700 families supported through counseling and conflict-resolution programs.

Operationally, Ikaika Ohana runs on a community-led, partnership-driven model with 11–50 employees. Day-to-day property management is outsourced to ThirtyOne50, while Blieu Companies and Urban Housing Communities serve as co-general partners on specific projects. Resident services span on-site medical checkups, mental health support, K-12 tutoring, computer lab access, financial empowerment programming, and — most recently — a Bezos Academy tuition-free preschool. Revenue mechanics blend project-level developer and asset-management fees, tax credit syndication economics, donations and fundraising, and corporate partner investment; the organization carries the Equal Housing Opportunity designation and is governed by the Bigley family (Douglas Bigley as President, John Bigley as COO, David Bigley as CFO, and Grant Bigley as VP).

Name

Ikaika Ohana

Legal name

Ikaika Ohana

Website

https://ikaikaohana.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ikaika Ohana is a nonprofit affordable housing developer and community service coordinator that builds and manages energy-efficient affordable communities in Hawaii and California, serving families, seniors, veterans, and disaster survivors with on-site health, education, and family support programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Affordable Housing Development

NAICS

Land Subdivision (2372)

SIC

Land Subdividers & Developers (No Cemeteries) (6552)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Affordable Housing Development & Construction (IMAFABAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Affordable/Subsidized Independent Living (HUD/LIHTC) Communities (HLADAAAB)

Keywords

• Affordable housing development
• Nonprofit community services
• Supportive housing programs
• Veterans housing development
• Disaster recovery housing

Headquarters

HQ city

Honolulu

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Federal and State Tax Credit Financing: Project financing through federal and state tax credits and loans for affordable housing development projects.
2. Donations and Fundraising: Revenue from donations, grants, and fundraising events to support housing development and community programs.
3. Volunteer Support: Recruitment of volunteers and staff with relevant skills and experience to support community programs.
4. Capital Investment Partnerships: Investment from partners such as CVS Health ($17.5 million for Kaiāulu o Kūku'ia project) and other financial partners to fund affordable housing construction.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Ikaika Ohana develops affordable housing communities such as Kaiāulu o Kūku'ia (200 units, Lahaina) and Veterans Village of Cathedral City (60 units), and coordinates four resident-facing program categories: Health & Wellness, Education, Economic Development, and Family & Senior Support. Property management is delivered through partner ThirtyOne50, and the organization raises funds via donations, federal and state tax-credit financing, and capital partnerships to sustain long-term (30+ year) community development.

Product overview

Ikaika Ohana is a nonprofit affordable housing development partner and community service coordinator serving families, seniors, and veterans throughout Hawaii and California. The organization operates as a unified portfolio of services built around affordable housing development. Core offerings include four community program service categories (Health & Wellness, Education, Economic Development, and Family & Senior Support) delivered alongside housing developments. Property management is handled through partner ThirtyOne50. Major housing projects include Kaiāulu o Kūku‘ia (200-unit affordable housing in Lahaina) and Kaiāulu o Kupuohi, both developed with energy-efficient homes and community amenities. The organization also facilitates donations and volunteer programs to support its mission.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kaiāulu o Kūku'ia Affordable Housing Community 200-unit affordable rental housing community in Lahaina, Maui for families displaced by the 2023 Maui wildfires, delivered with federal and state tax-credit financing and partner capital such as CVS Health.
• Kaiāulu o Kupuohi Affordable Housing Redevelopment Rebuilt affordable housing community destroyed during the Maui wildfires, redeveloped to LEED Gold standards in partnership with managing general partner Blieu Companies.
• Veterans Village of Cathedral City 60-unit affordable veterans housing development in Cathedral City, California, providing wrap-around support services for veteran residents.
• Palm Desert Affordable Apartment Community New affordable apartment community in Palm Desert, California providing affordable rental housing in the region.
• Health & Wellness Programs Resident-facing health programs including medical checkups, mental health services, substance abuse prevention, nutrition education, food security initiatives, fitness classes, and team sports for residents of Ikaika Ohana communities.
• Education Programs Educational support services for residents including extracurricular programs for K-12 students, tutoring, study skills workshops, computer lab access, and essay writing support.
• Economic Development Programs Economic empowerment services helping resident families build financial stability through resources, education, and support for economic advancement.
• Family & Senior Support Programs Resident-facing support services including family counseling, conflict resolution, senior care programs, and resources to strengthen family bonds and support elderly residents.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2,700 families supported through family counseling and conflict resolution programs
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Urban Housing CommunitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with Ikaika 'Ohana on affordable housing development projects including the Kaiāulu o Kūku'ia project in Lahaina, Maui.
• Blieu CompaniescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerManaging general partner in wildfire recovery housing projects including Kaiāulu o Kupuohi affordable housing redevelopment, working with Ikaika 'Ohana as co-general partner.
• Bezos AcademymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBezos Academy partnered with Ikaika Ohana to open a tuition-free, Montessori-inspired preschool at Kaiāulu o Kūku'ia in Lahaina - Hawaii's first Bezos Academy preschool, providing early childhood education services for residents.
• ThirtyOne50coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThird-party property management company handling housing unit allocations, tenant management, and property operations. Ikaika Ohana directs interested residents to ThirtyOne50 for property management services.
• Local SchoolsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnerships with local schools as part of community needs assessment and educational program development for residents.
• Local BusinessesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnerships with local businesses to leverage resources and expertise for community development and economic programs.
• Colleges and UniversitiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnerships to support educational programs and provide resources for resident development initiatives.
• Other NonprofitsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnerships with other nonprofit organizations to leverage resources and expertise for community service delivery.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• EAH Housing: California-based nonprofit affordable housing developer and manager operating across the state and Hawaii. Direct peer given shared geographies (including Hawaii), similar resident demographics, and LIHTC-financed project portfolio.
• BRIDGE Housing Corporation: West Coast-focused nonprofit affordable housing developer and property manager serving low- and moderate-income families, seniors, and special needs populations. Highly comparable given California footprint overlap and similar LIHTC-driven development model.
• Mercy Housing: One of the largest US nonprofit affordable housing developers, with a similar integrated resident-services-plus-housing model across multiple states. Most directly comparable by mission, scale, and wraparound service approach to Ikaika Ohana.
• Wakeland Housing and Development Corporation: San Diego-based nonprofit affordable housing developer building and managing rental housing for families, seniors, and special needs populations in California. Comparable in scale, model, and use of LIHTC and tax-exempt financing.
• Linc Housing: California nonprofit affordable housing developer building service-enriched affordable apartments for families, seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities. Comparable mission and resident-services integration.
• Urban Housing Communities: Affordable housing developer that has co-developed projects with Ikaika Ohana (Kaiāulu o Kūku'ia). Similar project profile and LIHTC-financed developments make it a co-developer peer in overlapping geographies.

Broad incumbents

• National Church Residences: Large nonprofit affordable senior housing provider serving older adults across the US. Comparable in nonprofit status, affordable housing focus, and services integration, but specializes in senior housing rather than mixed-family portfolio.
• The Michaels Organization: Large national affordable and workforce housing developer and manager with a far larger portfolio than Ikaika Ohana. Comparable by product category (LIHTC apartments, mixed-income) and resident base, but operates at significantly greater scale and geographic breadth.
• Habitat for Humanity International: Largest US nonprofit affordable housing provider, focused on homeownership for low-income families. Comparable by mission and nonprofit status, but its for-sale model differs from Ikaika Ohana's rental LIHTC approach.

Others

• Hunt Capital Partners: LIHTC syndicator and affordable housing investor that is a current co-investment partner of Ikaika Ohana. Adjacent ecosystem participant rather than direct competitor; reflects the type of capital partner the organization relies upon for project financing.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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