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United Chinese Society of Hawaii the Chun Wa Hui Quon

EIN 99-0057411 · Honolulu, HI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceGood81 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO IMPROVE RELATIONS AMONG THE VARIOUS CHINESE SOCIETIES IN THE STATE OF HAWAII; TO PROMOTE PROJECTS OF BENEVOLENCE, CHARITY AND CULTURAL AWARENESS; AND TO PROMOTE THE WELFARE OF THE CHINESE COMMUNITIES.

Income
$149,582
Spending
$153,637
Spent on programs
72%
Reserves
24.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 50%
Employees
0
Volunteers
60

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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 83% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 24.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 22% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    72% 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

Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 70% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    22 of 22 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a 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.

  • 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 (4)
  1. $28,825 spent. HALL OF HONOR AWARD THIS AWARD RECOGNIZES A WELL-ROUNDED INDIVIDUAL WHO HAS GIVEN THROUGHT HIS/HER PERSONAL INVOLVEMENT, LEADERSHIP ABILITY, AND SELFLESS VOLUNTEERING OF TIME AND TALENT TO POSITIVELY AFFECT UCS AS WELL AS THE MEMBER SOCIETIES, CHINESE COMMUNITY, AND COMMUNITY AT LARGE IN HAWAII. THIS PERSON IS ALSO SUCCESSFUL IN HIS/HER PERSONAL LIFE AND CAREER.
  2. $81,186 spent. OTHER PROGRAM EXPENSES UCS CONTINUES TO GATHER DATA FROM MEMBER SOCIETIES AND PUBLISH THE RED BOOK DIRECTORY AS A RESOURCE TO ALL MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS. OTHER EVENTS ARE LUNAR NEW YEAR PARADE; UCS TEA RECEPTION; ANNUAL FAMILY DAY PICNIC WHERE MEMBERS OF ALL SOCIETIES ARE INVITED TO BRING THEIR FAMILY FOR FELLOWSHIP AND CULTURAL FUN; MEBER CULTURAL AND LEADERSHIP WORKSHOPS INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS AND TRUSTEES; NEXTGEN WORKSHOP. IS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE AGE 18-40; UCS SEMINAR SERIES WORKSHOP AND CULTURE WORKSHOP.
  3. $43626 BAD DEBTS-UNCOLLECTIBLE LOAN DUE TO DEATH.
  4. $43626 BAD DEBTS-UNCOLLECTIBLE LOAN DUE TO DEATH. 0. 0. 0.

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 November 6, 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 June 1945.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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