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Hale Kipa Inc

EIN 23-7061499 · Ewa Beach, HI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

HALE KIPA PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES AND ENVIRONMENTS THAT STRENGTHEN AND ENCOURAGE YOUTH, THEIR FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES TO ACTUALIZE THEIR POTENTIAL AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY.

Income
$8.9 million
Spending
$8.5 million
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
3.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 88%
Employees
149
Volunteers
30
Highest pay
$175,480, chief executive officer

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: 85 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 10% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 15% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 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 (4)
  1. $2.1 million spent. RESIDENTIAL SERVICES - APPROX 176 YOUTH & YOUNG ADULTS SERVED:HALE KIPA OPERATES SEVERAL TYPES OF SHELTERS ON OAHU OFFERING EMERGENCY SERVICES FOR YOUTH THROUGH AGE 17. OUR SHELTERS ARE OPEN TO YOUTH WHO HAVE BEEN ABUSED, OR ARE NEGLECTED, UNSHELTERED, FACING A PERSONAL CRISIS OR WHO ARE VICTIMS/SURVIVORS OF COMMERCIAL SEXUAL EXPLOITATION AND SEX TRAFFICKING. HALE KIPA ALSO OPERATES SEVERAL RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS FOR AGES 17-24. THESE SHELTERS ARE OPEN TO YOUNG ADULTS FORMERLY IN FOSTER CARE, ON PAROLE OR PROBATION OR EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. PROGRAMS INCLUDE SKILL-BUILDING AND HELP TO OBTAIN EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT AND PROMOTE THEIR SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY.
  2. $2.2 million spent. OUTREACH AND PREVENTION SERVICES - APPROX 983 YOUTH & YOUNG ADULTS SERVED:COMMUNITY-BASED OUTREACH & ADVOCACY PROGRAMS PROVIDE STRATEGIC OUTREACH AND LINKAGES TO BUILD COMMUNITY RELATIONSHIPS WITH YOUTH & YOUNG ADULTS AGES 10-21 AND THEIR FAMILIES.GUIDE ON THE SIDE HELPS YOUNG ADULTS AGES 18-24 ADDRESS THE CHALLENGES OF BEING UNSHELTERED, NAVIGATE SUPPORT SYSTEMS & MEET BASIC HEALTH, EDUCATION & HOUSING NEEDS.INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM, HIGHER EDUCATION, IMUA KAKOU PROVIDES SUPPORT, SKILL BUILDING & CONNECTIONS FOR YOUTH AGES 12-27 IN OR FORMERLY IN FOSTER CARE. KA'I LIKE PROGRAM WORKS COLLABORATIVELY WITH FAMILY COURT TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES & SUPPORT TO YOUTH INVOLVED IN THE JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM.KALIHI JUVENILE ASSESSMENT CENTER PROVIDES A RANGE OF SERVICES INCLUDING CASE MANAGEMENT, FAMILY SUPPORT, REFERRALS, YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND LINKAGE TO CULTURAL OPPORTUNITIES TO YOUTH GIVEN AN ELIGIBLE CIVIL CITATION IN HPD'S DISTRICT 5 (KALIHI).TRANSITION & AFTERCARE SUPPORT SERVICES PROVIDE SUPPORT SERVICES TO YOUTH IN AND TRANSITIONING OUT OF HAWAII YOUTH CORRECTIONAL FACILITY.WRAPAROUND SERVICES IS AN INTENSIVE, COMPREHENSIVE FAMILY-DRIVEN PLANNING & PROBLEM-SOLVING PROCESS.YOUTH OUTREACH (YO!) PROVIDES STREET OUTREACH, DROP-IN SERVICES, CASE MANAGEMENT, AND HEALTH AND MEDICAL SERVICES TO YOUTH ON A REFERRAL OR WALK-IN BASIS.
  3. $2.0 million spent. CLINICAL SERVICES - APPROX 436 YOUTH & YOUNG ADULTS SERVED:INTENSIVE IN-HOME SERVICE & INTENSIVE INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE, BEHAVIORAL, COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICE FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES KNOWN TO CHILD AND ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH DIVISION (CAMHD), STATE OF HAWAII, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. TRANSITIONAL FAMILY HOMES PROGRAM PROVIDES THERAPEUTIC FOSTER CARE SERVICES, WHICH IS OVERSEEN BY CAMHD, STATE OF HAWAII, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.
  4. $512,689 spent. FAMILY SERVICES - APPROX 100 YOUTH, YOUNG ADULTS & FAMILIES SERVED:'OHANA RESILIENCE SUPPORT SERVICES OFFERS 'OHANA SUCCESS COACHING, PARENT EDUCATION, YOUTH WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND PARENT LEADERSHIP.

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 June 1970.

    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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