Awili
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Awili's primary exempt purpose is to advance education, workforce readiness, and community development through culturally grounded, place-based programs that empower youth, ohana, and communities across Hawaii Island. The organization operates exclusively for charitable and educational purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, by providing training, mentorship, and experiential learning opportunities that strengthen cultural identity, promote self-sufficiency, and contribute to a sustainable Hawaii.
- Income
- $0
- Spending
- $0
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
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
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 (4)
- Provided career readiness training, mentorship, and certification opportunities (OSHA 10, CPR/First Aid, and Digital Literacy) for over 150 youth ages 16-24. Participants engaged in hands-on internships with County departments, UH Hilo labs, and local businesses, resulting in 100+ internship placements and measurable gains in employment readiness and self-confidence.
- Engaged youth in environmental stewardship and STEM learning in collaboration with the Keauhou Bird Conservation Center and DOFAW. Participants learned about native species conservation, ecological monitoring, and leadership, cultivating a sense of kuleana (responsibility) for Hawaii's environment.
- Supported the implementation of a five-week residential program serving 40 opio annually, combining cultural identity, higher education exploration, and workforce development. Awili contributed curriculum design and experiential learning components linking cultural heritage to college and career readiness.
- Facilitated afterschool enrichment, mentorship, and social innovation training for over 100 high school students in Hilo and Kona. Participants developed leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving skills through peer-led projects and community service.
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
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.
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.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since July 2021.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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