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Ohana Paddling Association Inc

EIN 47-2516858 · Elmhurst, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood84 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Promote multi-sports activities that foster teamwork, improve physical and mental health, and build a strong sense of community. Through diverse sports programs, we bring together people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities, encouraging collaboration and mutual support. With an inclusive environment, we prioritize teamwork to nurture life skills, promote a healthy lifestyle, and strengthen community bonds. Our multi-sports initiatives aim to create an environment where individuals thrive on and off the field, fostering lasting friendships and a sense of belonging beyond sports. Establish and maintain a nonprofit dragon boat paddling program for youths, creating a safe space for wholesome activities, sports, and recreation during their free time from school. The program's mission is to provide supervision and guidance, supporting their physical and mental well-being while fostering positive citizenship, sportsmanship, and valuable skills among young individuals.

Income
$47,772
Spending
$50,416
Reserves
14 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 48%

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: 84 out of 100. Higher than 63% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 14.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 6% 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 (1)
  1. $45,871 spent. Promote multi-sports activities that foster teamwork, improve physical and mental health, and build a strong sense of community. Through diverse sports programs, we bring together people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities, encouraging collaboration and mutual support. With an inclusive environment, we prioritize teamwork to nurture life skills, promote a healthy lifestyle, and strengthen community bonds. Our multi-sports initiatives aim to create an environment where individuals thrive on and off the field, fostering lasting friendships and a sense of belonging beyond sports. Establish and maintain a nonprofit dragon boat paddling program for youths, creating a safe space for wholesome activities, sports, and recreation during their free time from school. The program's mission is to provide supervision and guidance, supporting their physical and mental well-being while fostering positive citizenship, sportsmanship, and valuable skills among young individuals.

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 July 2017.

    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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