Mutual Aid Lahui
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To provide frontline disaster aid and support and support sustainable community efforts to be self-sufficient.
- Income
- $74,759
- Spending
- $103,824
- Reserves
- 7.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
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
Fair: 69 out of 100. Higher than 28% of charities in its peer group (public safety and disaster relief, under $250k).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 7.5 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 7% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 39% of income.
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 (3)
- $16,013 spent. Onipaa Peace March - Organizing the annual Onipaa Peace March that is held on January 17 commemorating Queen Liliuokani. 3000+ people march from Mauna Ala Royal Mausoleum to Iolani Palace. The event also hosts Hawaiian educational booths.
- $4,834 spent. Disaster Relief - Provides front line disaster aid and support to victims of the Maui wildfires that occurred in August of 2023 who are still dealing with its effects today. Provides immediate response and essential supplies to those who need it most. Benefits 400+ people.
- $5,985 spent. Water Protection/ Aid - Provides relief/support to those affected by the Red Hill jet fuel contamination of Oahu's water supply by distributing clean bottled water to victims. Helps to host Red Hill Community Representation Initiative (CRI) meetings to discuss defueling of Red Hill by providing venue and food. Benefits 1000+ people.
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 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 2024.
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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