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Peoples Fund

EIN 23-7250803 · Honolulu, HI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood70 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

HAWAI`I PEOPLE`S FUND SUPPORTS, FUNDS, AND AMPLIFIES THE WORK OF HAWAI`I- BASED GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATIONS CHALLENGING SYSTEMS OF OPPRESSION.

Income
$1.2 million
Spending
$1.5 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
50.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 93%
Employees
5
Volunteers
75
Highest pay
$116,646, 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: 70 out of 100. Higher than 45% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 50.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 21% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 83% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% 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

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    4 of 7 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 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. $914,650 spent. GRANTMAKING PROGRAM: HAWAI`I PEOPLE'S FUND'S GRANTMAKING PROGRAM PROVIDES FUNDING TO GRASSROOTS, COMMUNITY-LED ORGANIZING EFFORTS ACROSS ISSUE AREAS. THIS INCLUDES ANNUAL GRANTMAKING AND A VARIETY OF URGENT ACTION GRANTMAKING PROGRAMS.
  2. $273,615 spent. MAUI ALOHA PROGRAM: HAWAII PEOPLE'S FUND'S MAUI ALOHA URGENT ACTION (MAU) GRANTS SUPPORT GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATIONS RESPONDING TO UNFORESEEN AND URGENT THREATS ON THE ISLAND OF MAUI THAT ARE A RESULT OF THE AUGUST 2023 WILDFIRES. THIS FUND IS INTENDED TO ASSIST ORGANIZATIONS IN ACHIEVING TIMELY AND SPECIFIC OUTCOMES AND/OR IMPACT IN THE ONGOING RESPONSE AND RECOVERY EFFORTS.
  3. HPF PROVIDES TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, CONSULTATION, AND UNIQUE NETWORKING AND COLLABORATIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR GRANTEE PARTNERS.
  4. $27,584 spent. SINCE 1972, HAWAI`I PEOPLE'S FUND (HPF) HAS GIVEN US ALL AN OPPORTUNITY TO BE A PART OF SOMETHING BIGGER THAN OURSELVES, BRINGING TOGETHER THOSE WHO WANT TO CONFIDENTLY INVEST IN HAWAI?I AND THOSE ACTIVELY WORKING TOWARDS CREATING SUSTAINABLE CHANGE. HPF'S COMMUNITY-BASED STRATEGIC PHILANTHROPY OFFERS A UNIQUE ALTERNATIVE TO TRADITIONAL CHARITABLE GIVING, ENSURING SUPPORT TO INITIATIVES THAT DIRECTLY ADDRESS THE ROOT CAUSES OF SOCIAL ISSUES AND POSE NEW SOLUTIONS. HPF'S "COMMUNITY GIVING = COMMUNITY DOING" PHILOSOPHY ENSURES COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AT ALL LEVELS BETWEEN DONORS, GRANTEES, AND THE LARGER COMMUNITY.
  5. SINCE 1972, HAWAI`I PEOPLE'S FUND (HPF) HAS GIVEN US ALL AN OPPORTUNITY TO BE A PART OF SOMETHING BIGGER THAN OURSELVES, BRINGING TOGETHER THOSE WHO WANT TO CONFIDENTLY INVEST IN HAWAI?I AND THOSE ACTIVELY WORKING TOWARDS CREATING SUSTAINABLE CHANGE. HPF'S COMMUNITY-BASED STRATEGIC PHILANTHROPY OFFERS A UNIQUE ALTERNATIVE TO TRADITIONAL CHARITABLE GIVING, ENSURING SUPPORT TO INITIATIVES THAT DIRECTLY ADDRESS THE ROOT CAUSES OF SOCIAL ISSUES AND POSE NEW SOLUTIONS. HPF'S "COMMUNITY GIVING = COMMUNITY DOING" PHILOSOPHY ENSURES COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AT ALL LEVELS BETWEEN DONORS, GRANTEES, AND THE LARGER COMMUNITY.

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 December 1972.

    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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