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Waihapakai

EIN 87-2085209 · Kaneohe, HI

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

What it says it does

Waihapakai mission is to educate and strengthen communities knowledge on our relationship to Hawaiis fresh and salt waters

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (environment, under $250k).

Reserves
20 of 35
Spendable reserves would cover 4.8 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20
It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15
Income exceeded spending by 12% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15
Income rose 1% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 15
97% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 62% of charities in its peer group (environment, under $250k).

Independent board
5 of 25
2 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.
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, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)

$87,895 spent. Since the start of the project, we have conducted successful once a month workdays. During community workdays, volunteers played a crucial role in the project restoration area. They engaged in various tasks such as planting native vegetation to contribute to erosion control measures and removing invasive species in streams and invasive plants in the restoration area. Community volunteers also participated in debris removal, helping to clear the area of litter and unwanted materials. Some assisted with water quality testing and wildlife surveys, contributing to the project's scientific data collection efforts. The collective effort of volunteers significantly accelerated the restoration process, allowing for more extensive area coverage and task completion than would have been possible with limited staff alone.we began the out planting of more native plants in the restoration areas for crucial ecosystem recovery and biodiversity conservation. This process involves careful site assessment, selection of appropriate native species like the milo, kou, kukui, and proper propagation techniques. Restoration efforts focus on clearing invasive plants and preparing the soil before introducing native flora. Ongoing maintenance, including irrigation and protection from environmental factors like heavy rains and flooding, is essential for successful establishment. By increasing the presence of native plants, these efforts help restore ecological balance.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

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.
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.
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.
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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since January 2022.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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