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Feed Hawaii

EIN 11-3704749 · Hawi, HI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

FEED HAWAII'S MISSION IS TO SUPPORT A SUSTAINABLE REGIONAL FOOD SYSTEM BY PROVIDING ESSENTIAL SERVICES AND RESOURCES FOR LOCAL FOOD PRODUCERS AND INCREASING COMMUNITY ACCESS TO FRESH HEALTHY FOOD.

Income
$2.0 million
Spending
$1.4 million
Spent on programs
97%
Reserves
5.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 46%
Employees
7
Volunteers
105
Highest pay
$96,999, ceo/director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 16% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 31% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 125% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    97% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 6 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

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 December 31, 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. $690,889 spent. ONLINE MARKET. FEED HAWAII OPERATES AN ONLINE MARKET OF LOCAL FOODS, WHICH ARE AGGREGATED FROM OVER 150 LOCAL FARMERS, RANCHERS, BACKYARD GROWERS, AND FOOD BUSINESSES AND INCREASING ACCESS TO FRESH, HEALTHY, LOCALLY PRODUCED FOOD FOR OVER 2,000 COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN RURAL AREAS ON HAWAII ISLAND. THIS PROGRAM INCREASES NUTRITION ACCESS FOR OUR COMMUNITY AND PROVIDES A RELIABLE AND CONSISTENT MARKET FOR THE PARTICIPATING FARMERS, ALLOWING THEM TO SCALE THEIR OPERATIONS AND INCREASE OUR ISLAND'S FOOD SECURITY AND RESILIENCE.
  2. $284,534 spent. THE PARTNERED FOOD PROGRAM PROVIDES LOCAL PRODUCE AND PROTEINS AT NO COST TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS WHO QUALIFY BASED ON INCOME LEVEL AND/OR HEALTH NEEDS. THESE PROGRAMS ARE DELIVERED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OTHER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMUNITY GROUPS. FREE FOOD PROGRAMS ARE SIMILAR TO THE PARTNERED FOOD PROGRAMS; HOWEVER, FEED HAWAII IS SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR FUNDRAISING AND ALL PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION.
  3. $166,977 spent. WHOLESALE SALES FEED HAWAII AGGREGATES, MARKETS AND DISTRIBUTES LOCALLY GROWN PRODUCES TO WHOLESALE AND INSTITUTIONAL ACCOUNTS, INCLUDING SCHOOLS, RESTAURANTS AND RESORTS. THIS PROGRAM INCREASES NUTRITION ACCESS FOR OUR COMMUNITY AND VISITORS AND PROVIDES A RELIABLE AND CONSISTENT MARKET FOR THE PARTICIPATING FARMERS, ALLOWING THEM TO SCALE THEIR OPERATIONS AND INCREASE OUR ISLAND'S FOOD SECURITY AND RESILIENCE.
  4. $217,263 spent. ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS BEYOND THE TOP 3 LISTED ON THE 990 INCLUDE THE MOBILE MARKET, IN WHICH WE BRING LOCALLY GROWN, RAISED AND MADE FOODS OUT TO THE COMMUNITY TO OVERCOME TRANSPORTATION AND WIFI BARRIERS TO ACCESSING OUR SERVICES, VALUE-ADDED PRODUCTION, IN WHICH WE PROCESS B GRADE PRODUCE THAT DOESN'T ALREADY HAVE A MARKET INTO FRESH JUICES AND OTHER PRODUCTS, THEREBY INCREASING REVENUE STREAMS FOR OUR PARTICIPATING PRODUCERS AND REDUCING FOOD WASTE, VISITOR INDUSTRY, IN WHICH WE PROVIDE LOCALLY MADE CONSUMER PACKAGED GOODS TO VISITOR INDUSTRY OUTLETS, THEREBY INCREASING REVENUE STREAMS AND VIABILITY FOR OUR SMALL LOCAL FOOD BUSINESSES, AND COMMERCIAL KITCHEN RENTAL AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCERS AND ASPIRING/ BEGINNING/ ESTABLISHED SMALL FOOD BUSINESSES. THIS PROGRAM OFFERS A FULLY EQUIPPED COMMERCIAL KITCHEN FOR SHARED-USE RENTAL BY AGRICULTURAL PRODUCERS AND BEGINNING/ ESTABLISHED FOOD BUSINESSES IN OUR REGION TO COMPLY WITH DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH REGULATIONS FOR PREPARED FOODS AND PROVIDE CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE NOT OTHERWISE AVAILABLE TO INCUBATE FOOD BUSINESSES AND SUPPORT OUR LOCAL FOOD ECONOMY.
  5. ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS BEYOND THE TOP 3 LISTED ON THE 990 INCLUDE THE MOBILE MARKET, IN WHICH WE BRING LOCALLY GROWN, RAISED AND MADE FOODS OUT TO THE COMMUNITY TO OVERCOME TRANSPORTATION AND WIFI BARRIERS TO ACCESSING OUR SERVICES, VALUE-ADDED PRODUCTION, IN WHICH WE PROCESS B GRADE PRODUCE THAT DOESN'T ALREADY HAVE A MARKET INTO FRESH JUICES AND OTHER PRODUCTS, THEREBY INCREASING REVENUE STREAMS FOR OUR PARTICIPATING PRODUCERS AND REDUCING FOOD WASTE, VISITOR INDUSTRY, IN WHICH WE PROVIDE LOCALLY MADE CONSUMER PACKAGED GOODS TO VISITOR INDUSTRY OUTLETS, THEREBY INCREASING REVENUE STREAMS AND VIABILITY FOR OUR SMALL LOCAL FOOD BUSINESSES, AND COMMERCIAL KITCHEN RENTAL AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCERS AND ASPIRING/ BEGINNING/ ESTABLISHED SMALL FOOD BUSINESSES. THIS PROGRAM OFFERS A FULLY EQUIPPED COMMERCIAL KITCHEN FOR SHARED-USE RENTAL BY AGRICULTURAL PRODUCERS AND BEGINNING/ ESTABLISHED FOOD BUSINESSES IN OUR REGION TO COMPLY WITH DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH REGULATIONS FOR PREPARED FOODS AND PROVIDE CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE NOT OTHERWISE AVAILABLE TO INCUBATE FOOD BUSINESSES AND SUPPORT OUR LOCAL FOOD ECONOMY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 December 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 August 2005.

    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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