Adventure Centers Hawaii
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Adventure Centers Hawaii's primary exempt purpose is to promote physical and mental wellness among youth and young adults through accessible indoor bouldering activities. Our organization aims to break down barriers to participation in physical activities, particularly for underserved communities, fostering confidence, resilience, and a passion for healthy living. We collaborate with schools, community groups, and other organizations dedicated to supporting children, ensuring a comprehensive approach to their development and well-being.
- Income
- $79,706
- Spending
- $76,069
- Reserves
- 1.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 64 out of 100. Higher than 30% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, under $250k).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 1.4 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2026, 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 June 30, 2026, 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)
- $61,254 spent. In our third fiscal year, we received a $10000 capital grant from the Atherton Family Foundation, a $5000 grant from the Theresa Foundation to support climbing opportunities for individuals with special needs, and approximately $2500 in contributions from individual donors. Big Island Climbing also provided approximately $60990 in donated facility use, utilities, operational support, and management services to support our programs. Through our Climbing for Keiki Program, we provided more than 1300 free climbing sessions for youth and young adults from schools, homeschool groups, and community organizations, including Connections Charter School, HAAS, Volcano School of Arts and Sciences, Neighborhood Place of Puna, Hope Services, Project Hawaii, and Anchor Point Youth Center. Funding and donated support allowed us to continue reducing financial barriers to indoor bouldering while promoting confidence, resilience, physical activity, problem-solving, and social connection in a safe and supportive environment.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2026, 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 November 6, 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 June 2026.
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 September 2023.
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 November 4, 2026.
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