Waikiki School PTO
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Our purpose is to foster a sense of support, pride and enthusiasm; to encourage parent and public involvement in Waikiki School; and to bring into closer relation the home and the school, that the parents and teachers may cooperate intelligently in the education of children and youth, to engage in activities which promote and foster community spirit and mutual understanding within our school community.
- Income
- $32,738
- Spending
- $101,849
- Reserves
- 2.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 41%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Weak: 37 out of 100. Higher than 8% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 2.9 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 16% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 211% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 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 (1)
- $95,733 spent. The PTO is a bridge between our families and the school community. The PTO supported Waikiki School in providing funding for field trip buses for Kindergarten to 5th grade classes to Hawaii Theatre for Youth, Moanalua High School Performing Arts theater, and the State Capitol. The PTO also provided funding for:Mindful signs for walkwayWorkshop for English Language teachersFellowship circle refreshmentsRead to me International eventGrandparents day breakfastWebhosting for School and PTO siteFamily niteAstronomy nightValentine's DanceCPR for KidsChinese New YearsVolunteer appreciationTeacher appreciation$100 classroom supplies/workshops for each TeacherThe PTO partnered with CPK, Papa Johns and Regal Foods to raise funds for their events and school needs. The PTO embraces the Mindful School concept and wholeheartedly believes that this "Harmony of Heart and Mind" plays a major factor in our longstanding track record of high student achievement and producing ethical critical and articulate thinkers. We are proud of Principal Ryan Kusuda who represented the Farrington Kaiser Kalani complex and was recognized as one of fifteen principals nominated for the 19th annual Masayuki Tokioka Excellence in School Leadership Award.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since May 2012.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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