Puako for Reefs
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
PUAKO FOR REEFS IS DEDICATED TO THE PROTECTION AND REVITALIZATION OF THE SOUTH KOHALA COAST AND THE PUAKO REEF BY ADDRESSING ITS LAND AND WATER BASED THREATS IN THE FACE OF CLIMATE CHANGE: WASTEWATER, FLOODING, OVER- FISHING, AND FIRE.
- Income
- $188,039
- Spending
- $189,554
- Reserves
- 6.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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, 2025, 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, 2025, 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)
- $177,563 spent. ORGANIZATION AND THE COUNTY HAVE AGREED TO A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING, MOU. FOUR POTENTIAL COLLECTION ROUTES UNDER EVALUATION. SECURED SUPPORT OF MANAGER AT AMERICAN WATER AT MAUNA LANI.ESTABLISHED PARTNERSHIP WITH 3PO NETWORKS (3PO) TO INSTALL FIBER OPTIC CABLE ALONGSIDE THE SEWER LINE TO OFFSET SOME CONSTRUCTION COSTS AND BRING HIGH SPEED INTERNET TO COMMUNITY. DEVELOPED A PLAN TO WORK WITH PHILANTHROPY PARTNERS TO PROVIDE SLIDING SCALE ASSISTANCE FOR HOMEOWNERS TO CONNECT TO SEWER.DETERMINED THAT IT WILL BE POSSIBLE TO REUSE NEWER EXISTING SEPTIC TANKS AND ATU BASINS WITH THE ORENCO SYSTEM.WORKED WITH BOND COUNCIL TO DEVELOP VARIOUS FINANCIAL MODELS TO PROVIDE US THE MOST FLEXIBILITY.WORKED WITH THE KALAIMOKU GROUP TO BUILD A LARGE COALITION OF ORGANIZATIONS TO SUPPORT THE PROJECT AND STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. WHO STANDS WITH YOU, MATTERS IN HAWAII. HOSTED A DONOR APPRECIATION DINNER TO THANK ALL OUR DONORS WHO HAVE MADE OUR WORK POSSIBLE
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 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 October 21, 2026.
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