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Hawaii Executive Collaborative

EIN 84-4041099 · Honolulu, HI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak46 out of 100GovernanceFair63 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

HAWAII EXECUTIVE COLLABORATIVE ("HEC") IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT UNITES LOCAL AND GLOBAL LEADERS TO ADDRESS THE SYSTEMIC CHALLENGES AFFECTING HAWAII'S SOCIETY, CULTURE, AND ECONOMIC VITALITY. HEC SERVES AS A "BACKBONE ORGANIZATION" (AN ORGANIZATIONAL MODEL THAT PLAYS A KEY ROLE IN COLLECTIVE IMPACT) FOR CEOS AND OTHER DECISION- MAKER MEMBERS BY ORGANIZING CROSS-SECTOR PARTNERSHIPS TO HELP TRANSFORM FRAGMENTED SYSTEMS TO IMPROVE SOCIAL OUTCOMES. HEC HELPS TO GUIDE VISION AND STRATEGY, SUPPORT ALIGNED ACTIVITIES, BUILD PUBLIC WILL, ADVANCE POLICY, MOBILIZE FUNDING, AND ESTABLISH SHARED GOALS AND METRICS.

Income
$2.3 million
Spending
$2.7 million
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
2.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 78%
Employees
3
Volunteers
5
Highest pay
$178,937, executive director

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: 46 out of 100. Higher than 17% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 18% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 15% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 21% 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 December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 63 out of 100. Higher than 14% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    4 of 4 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

    10 of 10

    Gave 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 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 (6)
  1. $1.2 million spent. Rediscovering Hawai'i's Soul The process of rediscovering Hawai'i's soul is key to addressing the root causes of many of Hawai'i's most enduring challenges. By reimagining a future for Hawai'i that is thriving, inclusive, and honors Hawaiian culture and values, the outlook for our people and our communities will be brighter than ever. Through a process of Transformative Scenario Planning that was developed and facilitated by Reos Partners, a diverse group of community leaders came together in August and September 2022 to grapple with some big questions and begin to envision a variety of possible futures for Hawai'i. How can we ensure that Hawai'i's soul is not diminished or lost? How can we help with healing so that trust is built and not eroded? Out of the planning sessions with business leaders, cultural practitioners, educators, advocates, and nonprofit leaders, came four possible scenarios for Hawai'i's future that will be shared with broader audiences throughout the islands to spark conversation, collaboration, and action.
  2. $710,247 spent. Hawaii Executive Conference HAWAII EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE EXPLORES INNOVATIVE IDEAS AND SOLUTIONS TO STRENGTHEN HAWAII'S FUTURE BY BRINGING TOGETHER THOUGHT LEADERS AND DECISION MAKERS FROM THE ISLANDS AND BEYOND. THE CONFERENCE AND POST-CONFERENCE COLLABORATION THAT FOLLOWS ADDRESSES A RANGE OF TOPICS THAT HAVE REVELANCE IN HAWAII, INCLUDING COMMUNITY AND ECONOMY, HEALTH AND WELFARE, ARTS AND CULTURE, NATURAL ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY, GOVERNMENT AND POLICY, LEADERSHIP AND EDUCATION.
  3. $86,768 spent. Climate Hawai'i Climate Hawai'i is committed to dismantling the systemic barriers that stand in the way of meaningful climate progress across the islands. Hawaii Executive Collaborative (HEC) recognize that while individual action is essential, true impact comes from addressing the structural challenges that slow or prevent large-scale change. HEC supports organizations in taking internal climate action through Climate In initiative-helping them reduce emissions, improve efficiency, and build climate literacy-while also fostering collaboration and shared momentum through Climate Out, HEC's platform for collective advocacy, resource-sharing, and policy alignment. By strengthening both the internal and external capacity for climate action, HEC help build durable, system-wide change.
  4. $50,000 spent. EDUCATION FUND
  5. $48,006 spent. KAU DREAM
  6. $14,293 spent. MENTAL HEALTH

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 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 December 2024.

    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 June 2020.

    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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