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Dominican Sisters of the Most Holy Rosary Hawaii Region

EIN 93-3113131 · Waipahu, HI

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak35 out of 100GovernanceFair59 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE PRIMARY MISSION OF THE DOMINICAN SISTERS OF THE MOST HOLY ROSARY IS THE PROMOTION OF CATHOLIC EDUCATION AND THE FORMATION OF MORAL AND SPIRITUAL VALUES. IN COMMUNITIES, CARRYING OUT RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL, AND CHARITABLE WORKS, CONSISTENT WITH THE TEACHINGS AND MISSION OF THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH.

Income
$363,456
Spending
$376,698
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
-0.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 96%
Employees
0
Volunteers
5

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 35 out of 100. Higher than 5% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 59 out of 100. Higher than 47% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 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 (3)
  1. $102,623 spent. THE PRINCIPAL OF RESIDENCE AND ADMINISTRATION, IN THIS LOCATION, THE SISTERS ARE ENGAGED PRIMARILY IN RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL, AND CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING SERVICE IN CATHOLIC SCHOOLS AND PARISHES.
  2. $264,000 spent. AS PART OF THEIR RELIGIOUS MISSION, THE SISTERS ARE ASSIGNED TO SCHOOLS AND PARISHES, FROM WHICH STIPENDS ARE PROVIDED. THESE STIPENDS ARE PAID DIRECTLY TO THE CONGREGATION AND NOT TO INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THEIR RELIGIOUS VOWS, THE SISTERS DO NOT RECEIVE PERSONAL COMPENSATION. THE CONGREGATION PROVIDES FOR THE SISTERS BASIC NEEDS, INCLUDING HOUSING, FOOD, TRANSPORTATION, AND HEALTH INSURANCE.
  3. $10,000 spent. THE SISTERS PARTICIPATE IN VARIOUS RELIGIOUS AND CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: FAITH FORMATION PROGRAMS, PARISH AND LITURGICAL MINISTRIES, VOLUNTEER SERVICE IN ORGANIZATIONS SUCH AS THE LEGION OF MARY, ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY, YOUTH MINISTRY, AND OTHER CHURCH-BASED PROGRAMS, PASTORAL VISITS TO THE SICK, ELDERLY, AND HOMEBOUND.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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)(3) charitable 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? 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.

  4. 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.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since January 2025.

    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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