Hawaii Aquaculture and Aquaponics Association Haaa
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Educate the public, government, and industry stakeholders about the potential and benefit of aquaculture products to improve Hawaii's ability to be self-sufficient and self-sustaining; to expand understanding about aquaculture's contribution to the conservation of Hawaii's limited natural resources; and to promote Hawaii's aquaculture products and services locally, domestically, and internationally to confirm Hawaii's reputation as a center of excellence for applied research and aquaculture technology.
- Income
- $51,791
- Spending
- $12,015
- Reserves
- 56.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 97%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 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 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 (2)
- At the end of 2025, HAAA received a $50,000 grant from Ulupono Initiative to conduct a statewide aquaculture baseline survey. The survey involves compiling information from existing sources about the current scope, future potential, and producers' concerns regarding Hawaii's aquaculture and aquaponic industries. To fill in gaps in currently available information, interviews will be conducted with aquaculture and aquaponic producers, academic researchers, and government personnel. A final report will be prepared and provided to Ulupono Initiative, which in turn will submit the report to Hawaii's Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity and to State legislators to help develop forward-looking policies regarding aquaculture and aquaponics. Since the funding was received in late December 2025, no expenses were accrued for this project until 2026, so the amount reported on this form is 0.
- $5,604 spent. Providing educational and networking opportunities for HAAA's members and the public: HAAA sends out approximately 100 emails annually to its membership notifying them of new developments locally and nationally that affect aquaculture and aquaponics; of local workshops and other events that may be of interest; and of opportunities for employment. HAAA participated with a booth at the annual Agriculture Appreciation Day at Hawaii's State Capitol, helping to educate Hawaii's legislators about the benefits of Hawaii's aquaculture and aquaponic production. HAAA also celebrated its 50th anniversary as an organization with a planning and networking session followed by entertainment; the event brought together more than 70 producers, researchers, and legislators and staff.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 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 December 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 December 2010.
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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