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Ukwanshin Kabudan

EIN 68-0671858 · Mililani, HI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood79 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Ukwanshin Kabudan is established to provide cultural education of the traditional Ryukyu/Okinawan arts and culture through stage performances, mainly in alignment with music and dance. Ukwanshin Kabudan's mission is to preserve the traditional arts and culture of the Ryukyu islands, now known as Okinawa Prefecture, and to further research the language, customs, music, dance and all other aspects concerned with the preservation of the Ryukyuan people to which members are, but not necessarily connected.

Income
$66,721
Spending
$81,078
Reserves
15.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 53%

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: 79 out of 100. Higher than 55% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 15.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 22% 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 (3)
  1. $30,254 spent. The LooChoo Identity Summit (LIS) provides education, discussion, sharing and discovery of the LooChoo/Ryukyu/Okinawan culture, history, arts and languages for the local community. The focus and theme centers on how language is connected to the identity, culture and history of the island people. The LIS is attended by participants from Okinawa, Mainland US, as well as the local community. Participation in 2024 LIS was about 160.
  2. $10,201 spent. Juguya is a traditional event in Okinawa that celebrates the lunar August moon and gives thanks for a good harvest. It is a time of reflection: a time to share stories, food, and culture, a time to have fun and relax as we connect with our ancestors in an event that is a strong part of the Okinawan culture. This event is celebrated annualy according to the lunar calendar. Ukwanshin Kabudan strives to follow these traditional lunar observances, to perpetuate the traditions and cultural responsibilities of our ancestors. The attendance at Juguya in 2024 was about 200.
  3. $5,487 spent. The New Year celebration of Shinnen Enkai is one of the Okinawan traditions of observing special events throughout the lunar year. Our ancestors followed the lunar calendar and in Okinawa is still plays a big part in the lives of our people. At this New Year celebration, Ukwanshin Kabudan performs the traditional dances and music of LooChoo, not only to entertain the audience but to also educate and share with the community the culture and traditions of our ancestors. Typically this celebration attracts about 160 people.

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 January 2009.

    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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