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Wahiawa Center for Community Health

EIN 45-5114944 · Wahiawa, HI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak31 out of 100GovernanceGood75 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

IN THE SPIRIT OF ALOHA AND COMPASSION, WAHIAWA HEALTH PROVIDES ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE, QUALITY HEALTH CARE AND WELLNESS SERVICES TO PRMOTE A HEALTHY COMMUNITY.

Income
$9.7 million
Spending
$9.8 million
Spent on programs
63%
Reserves
-6.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 90%
Employees
69
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$368,236, provider

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 31 out of 100. Higher than 7% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 137% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    63% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 23% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 9 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 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. $99,557 spent. WAHIAWA HEALTH PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE FAMILY PLANNING HEALTH SERVICES TO TITLE X CLIENTS OF REPRODUCTIVE AGE IN A MANNER THAT IS CLIENT-CENTERED, INCLUSIVE, AND TRAUMA- INFORMED; PROTECTS THE DIGNITY OF THE INDIVIDUAL; AND ENSURES EQUITABLE AND QUALITY SERVICE DELIVERY CONSISTENT WITH NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED STANDARDS OF CARE. THIS ALSO INCLUDES FAMILY PLANNING EDUCATION AND MEDICAL SERVICES. THEY PROVIDE FAMILY PLANNING EDUCATION AND MEDICAL SERVICES TO HIGH-RISK, HARD-TO REACH POPULATIONS, INCLUDING ADOLESCENTS AS WELL AS COMPREHENSIVE CLINICAL AND ADOLESCENT-SPECIFIC COUNSELING SERVICES TO ALL ADOLESCENT CLIENTS SEEKING FAMILY PLANNING SERVICES.
  2. $24,579 spent. QUIT TOBACCO PROGRAM INCLUDES ANY TYPE OF TOBACCO PRODUCT SUCH AS VAPES, E-CIGS, CHEW TOBACCO OR CIGARETTES. THE PROGRAM IS OPEN TO ALL ADULT WAHIAWA HEALTH PATIENTS.DURING EVERY PROVIDER VISIT, PATIENTS ARE SCREENED FOR TOBACCO USE. IF APPROPRIATE, A TTS REFERRAL IS ORDERED BY THE PROVIDER. PATIENTS WORK COLLABORATIVELY WITH THE TTS AND PROVIDER TO DETERMINE THE MOST APPROPRIATE AND PERSONALIZED QUIT PLAN.IN-PERSON OR TELEHEALTH VISITS WITH THE PATIENT ARE SET UP WITH THE TTS TO PROVIDE ENCOURAGEMENT AND SUPPORT ALONG THE WAY.
  3. $696 spent. SCHOOL BASED HEALTH IS PROVIDED THROUGH SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY HEALTH PARTNERSHIPS IN COLLABORATION WITH SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION AND HEALTH SERVICES STAFF. THE CENTER FOR DISEASE CONTROL (CDC) AND THE CDC COMMUNITY PREVENTIVE TASK FORCE RECOMMEND SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH CENTERS AS AN EVIDENCE-BASED MODEL THAT IMPROVES EDUCATIONAL AND HEALTH OUTCOMES. WAHIAWA HEALTH HAS PARTNERED WITH LEILEHUA/MILILANI/WAIALUA SCHOOL COMPLEX ADMINISTRATORS, PRINCIPALS, AND HAWAII KEIKI NURSES.
  4. $6.1 million spent. EXPENSES RELATED TO RUNNING THE CLINIC FROM MEDICARE, MEDICAID, PRIVATE INSURANCE AND SELF-PAY REVENUES.

Source: Form 990 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 July 2012.

    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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