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Ma Ka Hana Ka Ike Building Program

EIN 02-0556883 · Hana, HI

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood82 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE AT RISK HANA, MAUI YOUTH A WAY TO LEARN AS WELL AS BUILD THEIR SELF ESTEEM AND SHOW THEM THEY HAVE THE POWER TO CHANGE THEIR FUTURE.

Income
$2.6 million
Spending
$2.6 million
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
16.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 57%
Employees
83
Volunteers
120
Highest pay
$99,116, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 82 out of 100. Higher than 62% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 16.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 50% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 55% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    4 of 4 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (5)
  1. $738,347 spent. BUILDING PROGRAM. THE BUILDING PROGRAM CONSISTS OF A HANDS-ON LEARNING PROGRAM USING TOOLS AND PROVIDING MEANINGFUL WORK EXPERIENCE. PARTICIPANTS WERE EXPOSED TO ALL FACETS OF THE BUILDING TRADE INDUSTRY INCLUDING INSTALLING PV AND HOT WATER SOLAR DEVICES AS WELL AS GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTION.
  2. $516,546 spent. COMMUNITY FARM. THE ORGANIZATION APPLIES ITS HANDS-ON TEACHING APPROACH TO AN AGRICULTURAL SETTING THROUGH HANA'S FIRST COMMUNITY FARM. MAHELE FARM BRINGS TOGETHER COMMUNITY MEMBERS OF ALL AGES TO LEARN THE SKILLS OF ORGANIC FOOD PRODUCTION AND SELF-SUSTENANCE.
  3. $511,184 spent. CULINARY EDUCATION THE KAHU 'AI PONO CULINARY EDUCATION PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO SUPPORT STUDENTS AND APPRENTICES AS THEY WORK TO ATTAIN SPECIFIC SKILLS FOR PROCESSING 'AINA-BASED, LOCAL FOODS, AND AN APPRECIATION FOR HEALTHY FOODS. THE PREPARATION OF VALUE-ADDED PRODUCTS AND SPECIALTIES TAPS INTO GENERATIONS-OLD KNOWLEDGE, GROUNDS AND CONNECTS YOUTH TO NATIVE HAWAIIAN CULTURE, AND PREPARES THEM FOR CAREER OPPORTUNITIES SUPPORTING LOCAL AGRICULTURE.
  4. $327,120 spent. MALAMA HALOA. OUR MALAMA HALOA PROGRAM RECONNECTS YOUTH AND THEIR OHANA WITH TRADITIONAL NATIVE HAWAIIAN FOODS AND THE CULTURAL PRACTICES SURROUNDING THEM, USING THESE ACTIVITIES: KU'I 'AI SESSIONS AT HANA SCHOOL WHERE STUDENTS HAND POUND TARO INTO TRADITIONAL PA'I'AI, KAPA MAKING, AND MAKAHIKI SEASON CEREMONY AND GAMES. COMMUNITY MEMBERS, STAFF, AND STUDENTS ALSO PARTICIPATE IN POI BOARD AND STONE CARVING WORKSHOPS. THROUGH THE GUIDANCE OF KUPUNA AND GENERATIONAL KALO FARMERS, THIS PROGRAM HELPED TO RESTORE OVER 30 WETLAND KALO PATCHES IN WAILUA NUI.
  5. MALAMA HALOA. OUR MALAMA HALOA PROGRAM RECONNECTS YOUTH AND THEIR OHANA WITH TRADITIONAL NATIVE HAWAIIAN FOODS AND THE CULTURAL PRACTICES SURROUNDING THEM, USING THESE ACTIVITIES: KU'I 'AI SESSIONS AT HANA SCHOOL WHERE STUDENTS HAND POUND TARO INTO TRADITIONAL PA'I'AI, KAPA MAKING, AND MAKAHIKI SEASON CEREMONY AND GAMES. COMMUNITY MEMBERS, STAFF, AND STUDENTS ALSO PARTICIPATE IN POI BOARD AND STONE CARVING WORKSHOPS. THROUGH THE GUIDANCE OF KUPUNA AND GENERATIONAL KALO FARMERS, THIS PROGRAM HELPED TO RESTORE OVER 30 WETLAND KALO PATCHES IN WAILUA NUI.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since July 2002.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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