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Going Home Hawaii

EIN 46-3483417 · Hilo, HI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak36 out of 100GovernanceGood75 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WE FOCUS ON PROVIDING SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO JUSTICE-INVOLVED INDIVIDUALS IN HAWAI'I. OUR MAIN GOAL IS TO LOWER THE STATE'S RECIDIVISM RATE THROUGH REENTRY HOUSING AND RELATED SUPPORT.

Income
$1.7 million
Spending
$1.9 million
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
1.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 62%
Employees
24
Volunteers
43
Highest pay
$113,904, ceo/presiden

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 36 out of 100. Higher than 5% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 78% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 22% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    76% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 21% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 8 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 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 (3)
  1. $653,369 spent. GOING HOME HAWAI'I PROVIDES THE ONLY FACILITIES ON HAWAI'I ISLAND DEDICATED EXCLUSIVELY TO SERVING JUSTICE-INVOLVED INDIVIDUALS. THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS BOTH REENTRY AND RECOVERY HOUSING (RRH) AND PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING (PSH) TO SUPPORT STABILIZATION AND SUCCESSFUL REINTEGRATION. PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED FOR LONGER-TERM STAYS TO ALLOW PARTICIPANTS TO PURSUE EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATION, AND PERMANENT HOUSING GOALS. IN HILO, OUR REENTRY AND RECOVERY HOUSING (RRH), ALSO REGARDED AS OUR PU`UHONUA WELLNESS CENTER (PWC) CONSISTS OF: PWC-M (9 MEN), PWC-M 2 (8 MEN), PWC-M SEMI-INDEPENDENT (5 MEN) AND PWC-W (8 WOMEN). TOTAL DESIGN CAPACITY: 30 BEDS. IN KONA, THE 3-APARTMENT BUILDING COMPLEX HAS A DESIGN CAPACITY OF UP TO 40 RRH BEDS ACROSS 10 TWO-BEDROOM UNITS, 10 PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING BEDS ACROSS 5 TWO-BEDROOM UNITS, AND 36 PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING BEDS ACROSS 9 TWO- BEDROOM UNITS. TOTAL DESIGN CAPACITY: 86 BEDS. PARTICIPANTS MUST BE RECENTLY JUSTICE-INVOLVED, EMPLOYED OR SEEKING EMPLOYMENT OR EDUCATION, ABLE TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY, AND MAINTAIN SOBRIETY. LIMITED AFFORDABLE RENTAL UNITS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE FOR INDIVIDUALS NEEDING EXTENDED TIME TO SECURE STABLE HOUSING. ACTUAL OPERATIONAL CAPACITY MAY VARY DEPENDING ON STAFFING, PARTICIPANT ACUITY, UNIT READINESS, FUNDING, AND SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS. THIS DISTINCTION ALLOWS GHH TO MAINTAIN QUALITY, COMPLIANCE, AND PARTICIPANT STABILITY RATHER THAN FILLING BEDS BEYOND WHAT THE PROGRAM CAN RESPONSIBLY SUPPORT. GOING HOME HAWAI'I PROVIDES THE ONLY FACILITIES ON HAWAI'I ISLAND DEDICATED EXCLUSIVELY TO SERVING JUSTICE-INVOLVED INDIVIDUALS. THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS BOTH REENTRY AND RECOVERY HOUSING (RRH) AND PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING (PSH) TO SUPPORT STABILIZATION AND SUCCESSFUL REINTEGRATION. PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED FOR LONGER-TERM STAYS TO ALLOW PARTICIPANTS TO PURSUE EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATION, AND PERMANENT HOUSING GOALS. IN HILO, OUR REENTRY AND RECOVERY HOUSING (RRH), ALSO REGARDED AS OUR PU`UHONUA WELLNESS CENTER (PWC) CONSISTS OF: PWC-M (9 MEN), PWC-M 2 (8 MEN), PWC-M SEMI-INDEPENDENT (5 MEN) AND PWC-W (8 WOMEN). TOTAL DESIGN CAPACITY: 30 BEDS. IN KONA, THE 3-APARTMENT BUILDING COMPLEX HAS A DESIGN CAPACITY OF UP TO 40 RRH BEDS ACROSS 10 TWO-BEDROOM UNITS, 10 PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING BEDS ACROSS 5 TWO-BEDROOM UNITS, AND 36 PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING BEDS ACROSS 9 TWO- BEDROOM UNITS. TOTAL DESIGN CAPACITY: 86 BEDS. PARTICIPANTS MUST BE RECENTLY JUSTICE-INVOLVED, EMPLOYED OR SEEKING EMPLOYMENT OR EDUCATION, ABLE TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY, AND MAINTAIN SOBRIETY. LIMITED AFFORDABLE RENTAL UNITS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE FOR INDIVIDUALS NEEDING EXTENDED TIME TO SECURE STABLE HOUSING. ACTUAL OPERATIONAL CAPACITY MAY VARY DEPENDING ON STAFFING, PARTICIPANT ACUITY, UNIT READINESS, FUNDING, AND SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS. THIS DISTINCTION ALLOWS GHH TO MAINTAIN QUALITY, COMPLIANCE, AND PARTICIPANT STABILITY RATHER THAN FILLING BEDS BEYOND WHAT THE PROGRAM CAN RESPONSIBLY SUPPORT.
  2. $725,705 spent. GOING HOME HAWAII WORKS COLLABORATIVELY TO IDENTIFY REENTRY CHALLENGES, COORDINATE SERVICES, AND DEVELOP EFFECTIVE APPROACHES TO SUPPORT JUSTICE- INVOLVED INDIVIDUALS. GOING HOME HAWAII'S PROGRAMS PROVIDE CARE COORDINATION, CONNECTS PARTICIPANTS TO EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT RESOURCES, AND OFFERS REFERRALS TO MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE TREATMENT. IT ALSO PARTNERS WITH COMMUNITY SERVICE PROVIDERS TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT AND PROMOTE SUCCESSFUL REINTEGRATION.
  3. $49,579 spent. 9 MONTHS: WINDOW OF HOPE SUPPORTS LOW-INCOME, JUSTICE-INVOLVED WOMEN PARTICULARLY THOSE IMPACTED BY SUBSTANCE USEWHO ARE AT RISK FOR POOR BIRTH OUTCOMES. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES EDUCATION, SUPPORT, AND REFERRALS TO HELP PARTICIPANTS REDUCE OR STOP SUBSTANCE USE DURING PREGNANCY AND ADOPT HEALTHY LIFESTYLES FOR THEMSELVES AND THEIR BABIES. IT ALSO ADDRESSES THE IMPACTS OF TRAUMA BY EMPOWERING WOMEN WITH THE SKILLS AND CONFIDENCE TO BE EFFECTIVE, HEALTHY PARENTS WHILE PROMOTING COMMUNITY AWARENESS AND SUPPORT FOR MATERNAL AND INFANT WELL-BEING.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since August 2015.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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