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Molokai Arts Center Inc

EIN 27-3170573 · Kualapuu, HI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood79 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE ART CLASSES, YOUTH PROGRAMS, STUDIO AND GALLERY SPACE FOR ADULT, CHILDREN, RESIDENTS AND VISITORS TO OUR ISLAND.

Income
$143,976
Spending
$124,081
Reserves
5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 70%
Highest pay
$26,784, executive di

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

Good: 79 out of 100. Higher than 55% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 14% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 14% 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)
  1. $65,907 spent. ART STUDIO OFFERING YEAR-ROUND CLASSES IN POTTERY, PAINTING, AND JEWELRY MAKING FOR CHILDREN, COLLEGE STUDENTS, ADULTS, SENIORS, AND THE HANDICAP. EQUIPPED WITH GAS, ELECTRIC AND RAKU KILNS, POTTERS WHEELS, SLAB ROLLER, EXTRUDER AND OTHER POTTERY EQUIPMENT. SUPPLIES RANGE FROM, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, PAINTING AND CRAFTS. TOOLS FOR THE KILN AND JEWELRY ARE ALSO USED. THE RENTED STUDIO IS STAFFED BY A STUDIO MANAGER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AND VARIOUS VOLUNTEER AND CONTRACTED ART INSTRUCTORS.
  2. $21,969 spent. AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM - WE CONTRACT WITH ART INSTRUCTORS TO CONDUCT AFTER SCHOOL VISUAL AND AESTHETIC ART, MUSIC, AND DANCE PROGRAMS AT LOCAL ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE, AND HIGH SCHOOLS.
  3. $2,197 spent. MOLOKAI INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC EDUCATION PROGRAM OFFERING FREE MUSIC EDUCATION CLASSES FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS. HOLDING SEVERAL MUSIC RECITALS AND PERFORMANCES AT COMMUNITY VENUES DURING THE YEAR. SPONSORING VISITING ARTISTS HOLD WORKSHOPS AND CONCERTS.
  4. $19,770 spent. OTHER MISSION RELATED ACTIVITIES.

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

  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 December 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 December 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 October 21, 2026.

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