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Aha Kane-Foundation for the Advancement of Native Hawaiian Mal

EIN 27-0502942 · Honolulu, HI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak45 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO NURTURE A HEALTHIER NATIVE HAWAIIAN MALE POPULATION BY ELIMINATING PSYCHOSOCIAL, HEALTH, AND EDUCATIONAL DISPARITIES FOUNDED ON TRADITIONAL CULTURAL PRACTICES AND BUILDING SUSTAINABILITY IN THE COMMUNITY. TO INCREASE OUR AWARENESS AND EMPOWER NATIVE HAWAIIAN MALES TO FULFILL OUR ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES AMONGST OURSELVES, AS WELL AS WITHIN OUR FAMILIES AND OUR RESPECTIVE COMMUNITIES. TO STRENGTHEN THE NATIVE HAWAIIAN COMMUNITY THROUGH NURTURING AND PERPETUATING THE TRADITIONAL MALE ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES THAT CONTRIBUTE TO THE PHYSICAL, MENTAL, SPIRITUAL AND SOCIAL WELL-BEING OF HAWAIIAN MALES, THEIR FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES.

Income
$292,257
Spending
$402,238
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
1.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 100%
Employees
4
Volunteers
30
Highest pay
$105,462, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 45 out of 100. Higher than 12% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 38% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 46% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    78% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 81% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 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

    6 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 December 31, 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 (1)
  1. $312,327 spent. AHA KANE PIVOTED TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS AND DESIRES OF THE COMMUNITY DURING A TIME OF UNCERTAINTY FROM COVID-19. AHA KANE FOCUSED ON HEALING THE FAMILY. AHA KANE PARTNERED AND COLLABORATED WITH COMMUNITY GATEKEEPERS AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE LECTURES, PANEL DISCUSSIONS, DEMONSTRATIONS, WORKSHOPS AND CLASSES ON ZOOM AND SOCIAL MEDIA TO REACH THE BROADER POPULATION THAT WAS LIVING THROUGH A GOVERNMENT-IMPOSED LOCKDOWN. AHA OHANA VIRTUAL WAS COMPOSED OF KANE, WAHINE, MAHU, KUPUNA, OPIO, AND KEIKI. AHA OHANA VIRTUAL GROUPS ACKNOWLEDGED THE FOUNDATION OF A THRIVING FAMILY TO HAVE HEALTHY COMMUNICATION, STRONG RELATIONSHIPS, AND A SENSE OF IDENTITY THAT POSITIVELY INFLUENCES THE SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH AND WELL-BEING AMONG ALL MEMBERS. TOGETHER AS ONE OHANA AND THROUGH THE EXTENSION OF PARTNERSHIPS AHA KANE PROVIDED INSTRUCTION ON VARIOUS TOPICS RELATED TO HEALTH, LANGUAGE, ECONOMICS, HOUSING, KUPUNA, AND VETERAN AFFAIRS THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA AND VARIOUS VIRTUAL PLATFORMS. AS RESTRICTIONS RETRACTED, AHA KANE DEVELOPED IN PERSON WORKSHOPS TARGETING THE YOUTH BY DEVELOPING A SUMMER PROGRAM TO HELP THE YOUTH RECONNECT WITH THE LAND AND HAWAIIAN HEALING PRACTICES. AHA KANE PIVOTED TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS AND DESIRES OF THE COMMUNITY DURING A TIME OF UNCERTAINTY FROM COVID-19. AHA KANE FOCUSED ON HEALING THE FAMILY. AHA KANE PARTNERED AND COLLABORATED WITH COMMUNITY GATEKEEPERS AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE LECTURES, PANEL DISCUSSIONS, DEMONSTRATIONS, WORKSHOPS AND CLASSES ON ZOOM AND SOCIAL MEDIA TO REACH THE BROADER POPULATION THAT WAS LIVING THROUGH A GOVERNMENT-IMPOSED LOCKDOWN. AHA OHANA VIRTUAL WAS COMPOSED OF KANE, WAHINE, MAHU, KUPUNA, OPIO, AND KEIKI. AHA OHANA VIRTUAL GROUPS ACKNOWLEDGED THE FOUNDATION OF A THRIVING FAMILY TO HAVE HEALTHY COMMUNICATION, STRONG RELATIONSHIPS, AND A SENSE OF IDENTITY THAT POSITIVELY INFLUENCES THE SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH AND WELL-BEING AMONG ALL MEMBERS. TOGETHER AS ONE OHANA AND THROUGH THE EXTENSION OF PARTNERSHIPS AHA KANE PROVIDED INSTRUCTION ON VARIOUS TOPICS RELATED TO HEALTH, LANGUAGE, ECONOMICS, HOUSING, KUPUNA, AND VETERAN AFFAIRS THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA AND VARIOUS VIRTUAL PLATFORMS. AS RESTRICTIONS RETRACTED, AHA KANE DEVELOPED IN PERSON WORKSHOPS TARGETING THE YOUTH BY DEVELOPING A SUMMER PROGRAM TO HELP THE YOUTH RECONNECT WITH THE LAND AND HAWAIIAN HEALING PRACTICES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 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 December 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 September 2009.

    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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