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Holani Hana Inc

EIN 26-4836145 · Hana, HI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To reclaim Hawai'i as a beacon of Aloha for the world by activating our four pillars: (1)Pu'uhonua: Create a safe, welcoming, and culturally-rooted space at our site in Papaauhau where individuals, families, organizations, and groups can deepen their connection with Hawai'i's values and culture, with the land and with one another. Work to elevate Hawaiian cultural values that promote mutual goodwill, peace, cooperation, respect and Aloha. (2) 'Ahupua'a: Reactivate the wisdom and abundance of the 'Ahupua'a system in our modern world. Work toward self-reliance, including food production, at the 'aina we steward. (3) 'Ike Kupuna: Perpetuate cultural practices (hale building, uhau humu pohaku/traditional masonry subsistence practices) while nurturing a new generation of cultural practitioners. (4) Pilina: Strengthening relationships and collaborations between individuals, organizations, place-based entities and others with shared values to reactivate our native economies.

Income
$1.5 million
Spending
$1.4 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
2.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 94%
Employees
25
Volunteers
500
Highest pay
$77,567, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 65% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 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, 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 (3)
  1. $8,078 spent. Pu'uhonua & 'Ahupua'a: Hosted community groups and gatherings at our 5-acre pu'uhonua in Papaauhau, Hana, Maui. Implemented activities from our Conservation Plan including caring for existing native plants and expanding our loulu plantings.
  2. $334,193 spent. 'Ike Kupuna: Perpetuated Hawaiian cultural values, practices and landscapes. Elevated 26 kukulu hale practitioners through hands-on training at 10 community-based projects including hale construction and repair, heiau restoration, and cultural training workshops. Established 15 paid practitioner positions and increased mission-driven revenue by 50%.
  3. $854,730 spent. Pilina: Provided foundational support to Native Hawaiian organizations in East Maui to strengthen collaboration and mutual support. Co-led, with four other nonprofits, the Kuhohonu initiative which piloted a moku by moku approach to community listening, planning and capacity building. Helped to convene Kahea a Pi'ilani, a grassroots group focused on addressing the unchecked impacts of mass tourism through community-based, 'aina centered visitor management. Supported Na Kia'i O Maui's wildfire recovery and response programs and services.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2024, 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 November 6, 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 2024.

    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 2010.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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