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Aloha United Way Inc

EIN 99-0073494 · Honolulu, HI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair64 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ALOHA UNITED WAY ADVANCES THE HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND FINANCIAL STABILITY OF EVERY PERSON IN OUR COMMUNITY BY BRINGING TOGETHER RESOURCES, ORGANIZATIONS, AND PEOPLE.

Income
$20.9 million
Spending
$21.4 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
3.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 59%
Employees
74
Volunteers
904
Highest pay
$263,200, president/ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 64 out of 100. Higher than 18% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 22% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 15% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 37% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    23 of 23 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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, 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)
  1. $10.1 million spent. COMMUNITY SUPPORT:WE ADDRESS THE GREATEST NEEDS OF OUR COMMUNITY, OFFER HOPE, AND PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR FAMILIES IN HAWAII. THROUGH COMMUNITY-WIDE FUNDRAISING, WE HELP AMPLIFY THE POWER OF EACH GIFT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE. ALOHA UNITED WAY (AUW) HAS LONG SUPPORTED DISASTER, CRISIS, FOOD, SHELTER AND EMERGENCY SUPPORT SERVICES THROUGH THE SAFETY NET FUND, AND ESTABLISHED THE ALICE (ASSET LIMITED INCOME CONSTRAINED EMPLOYED) FUND TO TACKLE THE ISSUES THAT CAUSE FINANCIAL INSTABILITY FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES. THE ALICE REPORTS ALSO PROVIDE DATA THAT ARE INCREASINGLY INFORMING GOVERNMENT POLICY AND BUSINESS RESPONSE TO ADDRESS FINANCIAL STABILITY AND HOUSING. THROUGH TRANSFORMATIVE INITIATIVES THAT BRING TOGETHER PEOPLE, RESOURCES AND SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS, THE ALICE INITIATIVE STRIVES TO ENHANCE FINANCIAL STABILITY TO MAKE OUR COMMUNITY STRONGER AND MORE RESILIENT. AUW SUPPORTED OVER 500 INDEPENDENT NONPROFIT AGENCIES, SUPPORTING HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICE SERVICES ACROSS THE STATE.
  2. $5.3 million spent. CONTINUUM OF CARE:ALOHA UNITED WAY IS THE RECIPIENT OF VARIOUS CONTINUUM OF CARE ("COC") GRANTS FUNDED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT ("HUD"). THE COC PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO ASSIST OUR COMMUNITY'S HOMELESS POPULATION AND TO OPTIMIZE SELF-SUFFICIENCY. ALOHA UNITED WAY HAS BEEN AWARDED FOUR GRANTS UNDER HUD INCLUDING: PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING, COC PLANNING ACTIVITIES, HOMELESS MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM, AND THE COORDINATED ENTRY SYSTEM.
  3. $2.1 million spent. 211 PROGRAM:211 IS A FREE, CONFIDENTIAL SERVICE OFFERED STATEWIDE FOR PEOPLE WHO NEED HELP. 211 PROVIDES INFORMATION ON A BROAD RANGE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FOR THE WHOLE COMMUNITY INCLUDING JOB PLACEMENT, CHILD CARE, SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER SUPPORT, AS WELL AS BASIC FOOD, SHELTER, CRISIS AND OTHER NEEDS. AUW 211 IS USED BY NUMEROUS GOVERNMENT AGENCIES TO CONNECT RESIDENTS TO SERVICE INFORMATION FOR CRISIS OR DISASTER RESPONSE. 211 IS ALSO THE NUMBER TO CALL WHEN PEOPLE WANT TO DONATE GOODS OR VOLUNTEER IN THE COMMUNITY. IN 2024, THE 211 PROGRAM RESPONDED TO MORE THAN 47,000 REQUESTS TO ITS STATEWIDE RESOURCE HELPLINE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 2024.

    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 September 1966.

    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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