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Akeanoeau Keliipio Native Hawaiian Corporation

EIN 93-2094783 · Hilo, HI

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LegitimacyCautionRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceNot ratedToo small or too little detailImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR NATIVE HAWAIIAN CHILDREN.

Income
$577,222
Spending
$275,917
Employees
0
Volunteers
3

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

Governance

This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)
  1. $271,887 spent. THE VISION, OBJECTS, AND PURPOSES OF THE CORPORATION ARE AS FOLLOWS:(A) PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR NATIVE HAWAIIAN CHILDREN IN THE STATE OF HAWAII THAT AID IN EARLY LEARNING PROGRAMS, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROGRAMS RELATED TO STEM.(B) SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR NATIVE HAWAIIANS, IN THE STATE OF HAWAII, THAT PROMOTE AND FACILITATE HIGHER EDUCATION, SCHOLASTIC AND PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE, AND SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNOLOGICAL RESEARCH AND ADVANCEMENT.(C) PROVIDE SUPPORT TO NATIVE HAWAIIAN FAMILIES AND HAWAIIAN MILITARY VETERANS IN THE STATE OF HAWAII THAT ARE IN NEED DUE TO NATURAL DISASTER, FAMILY CRISIS, SUBSTANCE ABUSE, AND OTHER SITUATIONS THAT HAS ADVERSELY AFFECTED NORMAL FAMILY LIFE.ALL THREE (3) OF THE AKNHC GOALS ARE EQUALLY IMPORTANT, HOWEVER, THE SUPPORT OF EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE WILL PROVIDE NATIVE HAWAIIAN CHILDREN IN THE STATE OF HAWAIIAN WITH AN OPPORTUNITY TO OBTAIN BETTER EMPLOYMENT THAT EARNS THEM HIGHER WAGES AND ADVANCEMENT SO THAT THEY ARE ABLE STAY AND LIVE A PROSPEROUS LIFE WITHIN THE STATE OF HAWAII AND NOT BE FORCED TO LEAVE OUR BEAUTIFUL HOME IN THE ISLANDS TO FIND EMPLOYMENT AND BETTER LIVING CONDITIONS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)(4) social welfare 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? Caution.

    The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(4) social welfare organization as not deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Worth knowing.

    Recognized by the IRS in December 2025. It is too new to have a track record.

    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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