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The Shelter

EIN 83-3563531 · Honolulu, HI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak35 out of 100GovernanceWeak36 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE SHELTER IS A TEMPORARY HOMELESS SHELTER FOR HOMELESS WOMEN AND THEIR CHILDREN. ITS MISSION INCLUDES THE CREATION OF AN OHANA COMMUNITY THAT PROVIDES ELIGIBLE PARTICIPANTS WITH DIGNIFIED HOUSING, SPIRITUAL DISCIPLESHIP, CAREER TRAINING, JOB PLACEMENT, AND SOCIAL INTEGRATION AS WELL AS COMPASSIONATELY PROVIDES HELP FOR PHYSICAL NEEDS, EMOTIONAL AND SPIRITUAL HEALING. MINISTERING TO THE HEART IS KEY TO TRANSFORMING LIVES.

Income
$342,470
Spending
$429,311
Spent on programs
70%
Reserves
-3.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
9
Volunteers
35
Highest pay
$147,949, president

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: 35 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 7% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 25% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 37% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    70% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 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

Weak: 36 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    0 of 25

    0 of 1 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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

    0 of 5

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

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 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 (3)
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  2. $301,285 spent. THE SHELTER HELPS THE RESIDENTS GET BACK ON THEIR FEET BY PROVIDING CLASSES TO THE MOTHERS COVERING TOPICS ON FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, PARENTING, ANGER MANAGEMENT, EXERCISE, HEALTH AND NUTRITION, CONFLICT RESOLUTION, GENERAL LIFE SKILLS, SPIRITUAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT. THE SHELTER AND ITS STAFF ALSO PROVIDE HOUSING CASE MANAGEMENT FOR ITS CURRENT FAMILIES/RESIDENTS (THE STAFF LOCATE AND HELP THE RESIDENTS/FAMILIES APPLY FOR MORE PERMANENT HOUSING), FINANCIAL CASE MANAGEMENT (MANY RESIDENTS NEED HELP WITH BUDGETING AND THEY NEED HELP IN SAVING THEIR MONIES AFTER THEY GET A JOB), JOB SKILLS TRAINING WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF ANOTHER ORGANIZATION, HELP OBTAIN LEGAL DOCUMENTS AND HELP RESIDENTS WITH LEGAL PROCESSES, TRANSPORTATION FOR VARIOUS APPOINTMENTS (DOCTOR'S VISIT, GROCERY SHOPPING, ETC), AND ASSIST THE FAMILIES WHOSE CHILDREN NEED TO GO TO AN INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PLAN (IEP) AND INDIVIDUALIZED FAMILY SUPPORT IFSP).
  3. THE SHELTER HELPS THE RESIDENTS GET BACK ON THEIR FEET BY PROVIDING CLASSES TO THE MOTHERS COVERING TOPICS ON FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, PARENTING, ANGER MANAGEMENT, EXERCISE, HEALTH AND NUTRITION, CONFLICT RESOLUTION, GENERAL LIFE SKILLS, SPIRITUAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT. THE SHELTER AND ITS STAFF ALSO PROVIDE HOUSING CASE MANAGEMENT FOR ITS CURRENT FAMILIES/RESIDENTS (THE STAFF LOCATE AND HELP THE RESIDENTS/FAMILIES APPLY FOR MORE PERMANENT HOUSING), FINANCIAL CASE MANAGEMENT (MANY RESIDENTS NEED HELP WITH BUDGETING AND THEY NEED HELP IN SAVING THEIR MONIES AFTER THEY GET A JOB), JOB SKILLS TRAINING WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF ANOTHER ORGANIZATION, HELP OBTAIN LEGAL DOCUMENTS AND HELP RESIDENTS WITH LEGAL PROCESSES, TRANSPORTATION FOR VARIOUS APPOINTMENTS (DOCTOR'S VISIT, GROCERY SHOPPING, ETC), AND ASSIST THE FAMILIES WHOSE CHILDREN NEED TO GO TO AN INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PLAN (IEP) AND INDIVIDUALIZED FAMILY SUPPORT IFSP).

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? 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 September 2019.

    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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