Hawaii Speed and Quickness
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE ANY CHILD WITH ACCESS TO EXCEPTIONAL SPORTS TRAINING AND MENTORING TO MAXIMIZE PERSONAL SUCCESS AND HEALTHY LIVING IN LIFE REGARDLESS OF GEOGRAPHIC, FINANCIAL, OR DEMOGRAPHIC CIRCUMSTANCE.
- Income
- $82,151
- Spending
- $81,587
- Reserves
- 1.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 88%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 (2)
- $54,067 spent. GPA FOOTBALL CLINIC HSQ HELD THE GRIDIRON PERFORMANCE ACADEMY (GPA) COMBINE AND SHOWCASE ON JUNE 8, 2024 AT ST LOUIS HIGH SCHOOL. THE GOAL OF THE GPA SHOWCASE IS TO OFFER YOUTH A PATHWAY TO HIGHER EDUCATION BY CONNECTING AND SHOWCASING THEIR TALENT TO APPROXIMATELY 25-30 COLLEGE COACHES. NUMEROUS COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID PACKAGES ARE AWARDED EACH YEAR. IN 2023, 265 YOUTH ATTENDED, 141 OF THOSE STUDENT ATHLETES SELF-REPORTED AS HAWAIIAN OR PART-HAWAIIAN. MORE THAN 50% WERE LOW TO MODERATE INCOME FAMILIES AND PARTICIPATED AT A DISCOUNTED RATE OR AT NO COST. THIS IS THE ONLY OPPORTUNITY FOR MANY OUTER ISLAND AND LOW INCOME YOUTH TO CONNECT WITH COLLEGES, GET FILM, AND CONNECT WITH COLLEGE COACHES FROM DIV AA, DIV 2, NAIA, JUCO AND TO BUILD A RELATIONSHIP WITH THE COACHES. THIS HAS LED TO MANY COLEGE OPPORTUNITIES.
- $27,388 spent. KUPA`A YOUNG SCHOLARS AND KUPA`A COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP THE KUPA`A COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP IS AN OPEN SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FOR SENIOR YOUTH WHO HAVE OVERCOME OBSTACLES AND NEED FINANCIAL HELP MOVING FORWARD TO COLLEGE OR TRADE SCHOOL AND HAVE LITTLE OPTIONS. THEY APPLY THROUGH THE WEBSITE AND 5-10 ARE AWARDED EACH YEAR IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OUR DONORS. AN AWARD LUNCH OR DINNER IS HELD WITH A MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER AND THEY ARE RECOGNIZED. THEY BECOME PART OF A LARGER MENTORING AND SUPPORT SYSTEM. THE ALUMNI FROM THIS PROGRAM OFTEN VOLUNTEER AT MENTORING CLINICS.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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 September 7, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on May 15, 2023 for not filing returns for three years. The IRS now lists it as tax-exempt again.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.
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 September 10, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since May 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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 7, 2026.
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