Imi Ola Canoe Club
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
To maintain and perpetuate Hawaiian culture through the promotion of Hawaiian watersports. To teach, train, instruct, and expose children, men and women in the ancient art, craft, and history of Hawaiian canoeing. To provide the means, equipment, and facilities for canoe activities tending to foster the development and maintenance of strong and healthy minds, bodies, and spirit among all people.
- Income
- $35,193
- Spending
- $32,111
- Reserves
- 24.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- other income, 69%
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 (1)
- Imi Ola Canoe Club participated in the Hui Waa Racing Association spring preseason and summer regatta season with 145 registered members racing in fifteen races. Of the 145 paddlers, 46 student members also participated in the Na Opio Canoe Racing Association for children aged 7 - 18, competing in four races. There was also a student crew of nine paddlers who competed during the long distance and one-man canoe race season. Imi Ola paid fees and sponsored paddlers to compete in the World Sprints in Hilo, Hawaii. In addition to teaching members how to train and compete in the Hawaiian sport of canoe paddling, they are taught Hawaiian protocol and values of kuleana (responsibility), malama (caring for the canoes, the practice site, and collecting rubbish in the ocean), lokahi (unity as a crew and a club), haahaa (humility), pono (doing what is correct and proper), and aloha. Cultural activities include learning the history of Mauli Ola, environmental sustainability, and making crafts.
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 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 May 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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