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Our Lady of Keaau

EIN 68-0613210 · Honolulu, HI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceGood88 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

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Income
$1.0 million
Spending
$396,834
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
76.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 62%
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$320,601, president, ceo, director

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

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 76.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 14% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 62% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 167% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    77% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 88 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 4 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

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 (1)
  1. $305,562 spent. OUR LADY OF KEA`AU, AN ENTITY OF ST. FRANCIS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM OF HAWAII, SERVES AS A BEACON OF HOPE AND LIGHT TO THE MOST VULNERABLE, INCLUDING HOMELESS FAMILIES ALONG THE WAIANAE COAST OF OAHU. OUR LADY OF KEA`AU OFFERS A 58-ACRE FRANCISCAN RETREAT CENTER FOR PRAYER, REFUGE, RECREATION AND REJUVENATION FOR ORGANIZATIONAL RETREATS AND COMMUNITY MEETINGS. THE LOCATION IS IDEALLY SUITED TO PROMOTE HEALING, WELLNESS AND WHOLENESS. UTILIZING A TEAM OF VOLUNTEERS, OUR LADY OF KEA`AU OFFERS REGULAR OUTREACH SERVICES TO MEET THE EVOLVING NEEDS OF THE HOMELESS. IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING MEALS ON A WEEKLY BASIS, THE CENTER ALSO OFFERS RELIGIOUS, VOCATIONAL AND HEALTH SERVICES FOR THE HOMELESS AND OTHERS IN THE COMMUNITY. AS PART OF ST. FRANCIS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM OF HAWAII, OUR LADY OF KEA`AU CARRIES ON THE LEGACY OF ST. MARIANNE COPE AND THE SISTERS OF ST. FRANCIS, WHO CAME TO THE ISLANDS IN 1883 TO CARE FOR THOSE AFFLICTED WITH HANSEN'S DISEASE. OUR LADY OF KEA`AU CONTINUES THIS TRADITION OF IDENTIFYING NEEDS AND MEETING THEM TO CREATE HEALTHY COMMUNITIES IN UPLIFTING HAWAI'I FAMILIES THORUGH EXCELLENT, 'OHANA-CENTERED HOSPICE AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES.

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 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 November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Worth knowing.

    Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for churches. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Worth knowing.

    The IRS does not require this organization to file annual returns.

    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 March 1946.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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