Micronesians United Big Island
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
TO EMPOWER THE LOCAL PACIFIC ISLANDERS FROM THE REGION OF MICRONESIA FOR GREATER SELF-RELIANCE, CULTURAL PRIDE, AND TO SERVE AS A BRIDGE TO EDUCATE THE LARGER COMMUNITY ABOUT THE RESPECTIVE CULTURES, AND OUR MUTUAL RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES.
- Income
- $85,708
- Spending
- $66,936
- Reserves
- 10 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
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
Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 75% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, under $250k).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 10.0 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 2% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 22% of income.
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 (4)
- $39,967 spent. EDUCATION WE EMPOWER OUR MICRONESIAN CHILDREN TO BECOME PRODUCTIVE, ETHICAL, AND POSITIVE LEADERS IN HAWAII AND THE REGION BY ENGAGING IN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND OPPORTUNITIES. 1.EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH: MU-BI CO-SPONSORS EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH PROJECTS TO DOCUMENT THE EXPERIENCES OF THE MICRONESIAN DIASPORA IN HAWAI'I. TOPICS HAVE INCLUDED DISCRIMINATION, FISHING PRACTICES, RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES, AND CHARTER SCHOOL FEASIBILITY STUDY. 2.HAWAII BOARD OF EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP: MU-BI ORGANIZES AND FACILITATED FOCUS MEETINGS ON BEHALF OF HAWAII BOARD OF EDUCATION TO HELP IMPROVE EDUCATION FOR ALL OF OUR KIDS. 3.BILINGUALISM TASK FORCE: MU-BI BOARD MEMBERS HAVE SERVED ON THE ADVISORY BOARD FOR DOE MULTILINGUALISM TASK FORCE TO HELP PRODUCE THE UPDATES TO THE POLICY 105-14 MULTILINGUALISM FOR EQUITABLE EDUCATION. 4.SCHOOL OUTREACH: MU-BI MEMBERS VISIT SCHOOL CAMPUSES TO PROVIDE CULTURAL TRAINING FOR TEACHERS AND ALSO PROVIDE MENTORSHIP, ENCOURAGEMENT, AND SUPPORT FOR MICRONESIAN STUDENTS. 5.PACIFIC YOUTH EMPOWERMENT FOR SUCCESS (PACYES): MU-BI HAS BEEN LEADING THE ANNUAL YOUTH CONFERENCE AIMED TO INSPIRE AND EMPOWER PACIFIC HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ON THE BIG ISLAND FOR COLLEGE, CAREER, AND COMMUNITY READINESS. 6.NAVIGATING SUCCESS ACADEMY: INITIAL PLANS HAVE STARTED TO ESTABLISH A MICRONESIAN CULTURE-BASED PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL. 7.SUPPORT REMATHAU ANNUAL GRADUATIONS: MU-BI LEADERS HAVE BEEN PART OF THE REMATHAU GRADUATION IN KONA, CELEBRATING THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF STUDENTS FROM THE OUTER ISLANDS OF YAP.
- $3,579 spent. CULTURE WE PROMOTE AND CELEBRATE THE DIVERSE AND UNIQUE MICRONESIAN CULTURES IN HAWAII BY CO-SPONSORING ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT THE ISLAND AND THE STATE. 1.CELEBRATE MICRONESIA FESTIVAL: MU-BI CO-SPONSORS THE ANNUAL CELEBRATE MICRONESIA FESTIVAL IN HONOLULU TO CELEBRATE AND HONOR OUR OWN CULTURES AND PROVIDE A SENSE OF IDENTITY TO THE KIDS. 2.CULTURAL ENRICHING PROGRAM: AIM TO PROVIDE CULTURAL EDUCATION TO YOUNG MICRONESIANS.
- $14,913 spent. HEALTHCARE MU-BI COLLABORATES WITH LOCAL HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS AND AGENCIES TO SUPPORT A HEALTHY AND SAFE COMMUNITY. 1.COFA HEALTH FEST: MU-BI HOST HEALTH CARE EVENT ANNUALLY TO HELP ENROLL PEOPLE INTO OBAMACARE HEALTH INSURANCE, GET FREE HEALTH SCREENING, EYE CARE, AND OTHER HEALTH RESOURCES. 2.HEALTH INSURANCE: MU-BI COSPONSORS ACTIVITIES TO HELP SIGN UP MICRONESIANS FOR THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT AKA OBAMACARE SPONSORED INSURANCE.
- $1,195 spent. IMMIGRATION MU-BI COLLABORATES WITH THE COUNTY OF HAWAI'I IMMIGRATION INFORMATION OFFICE AS WELL AS THE COFA CONSULATE OFFICES ON OAHU TO FACILITATE COMMUNITY OUTREACH EVENTS TO EDUCATE COFA CITIZENS ABOUT THEIR RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AND TO INFORM THE COMMUNITY OF CHANGES THAT MAY IMPACT THEIR IMMIGRATION STATUS.
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 October 13, 2026.
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.
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.
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 October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since June 2009.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.
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