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Susannah Wesley Community Center

EIN 99-0073528 · 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

SUSANNAH WESLEY COMMUNITY CENTER'S MISSION IS TO: 1) SERVE AS A SAFE GATHERING PLACE WHERE PEOPLE DEVELOP SKILLS AND SOCIALIZE, 2) PROVIDE SOCIAL SERVICES TO EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES, AND 3) ADVOCATE FOR THE RIGHTS OF INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES

Income
$2.1 million
Spending
$2.4 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 69%
Employees
27
Volunteers
115
Highest pay
$105,427, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 64 out of 100. Higher than 36% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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 June 30, 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. $1.1 million spent. BEHAVIOR SERVICES: PROVIDES CRISIS RESPONSE, COMPREHENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT AND OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES TO VICTIMS OF ALL FORMS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING. SERVICES ARE STATEWIDE FOR MINORS AND PROVIDED ON OAHU FOR ADULTS. THIS FISCAL YEAR, THE PROGRAM SUPPORTED 88 SURVIVORS, OFFERING SAFETY PLANNING, RESOURCE COORDINATION, AND ONGOING STABILIZATION SERVICES. SURVIVORS RECEIVED 338 THERAPY SESSIONS TO ADDRESS TRAUMA, STRENGTHEN COPING SKILLS, AND SUPPORT LONG-TERM HEALING. AS A RESULT OF OUR CASE MANAGEMENT AND THERAPY SERVICES, 90% OF CLIENTS DEMONSTRATED INCREASED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS RELATED TO TRAFFICKING DYNAMICS AND ACHIEVING PERSONAL SAFETY, REFLECTING THE PROGRAM'S IMPACT IN HELPING VICTIMS MOVE TOWARD RECOVERY AND INDEPENDENCE.
  2. $657,001 spent. YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES PROGRAMS DELIVER ESSENTIAL ACADEMIC AND FAMILY SUPPORT TO CHILDREN AND HOUSEHOLDS IN KALIHI. THIS YEAR, 121 YOUTH PARTICIPATED IN AFTERSCHOOL ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES, 96 STUDENTS RECEIVED INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT, AND 50 FAMILIES ENGAGED IN STABILIZATION AND STRENGTHENING SERVICES THAT PROMOTE HEALTHIER COMMUNICATION, ROUTINES, AND HOME ENVIRONMENTS. STUDENTS DEMONSTRATED SIGNIFICANT PROGRESS, WITH 75% IMPROVING THEIR GRADES AND 77% INCREASING THEIR SCHOOL ATTENDANCE. FAMILIES EXPERIENCING FOOD INSECURITY WERE ALSO SUPPORTED, WITH 100% OF AT-RISK HOUSEHOLDS RECEIVING FOOD ASSISTANCE. THESE OUTCOMES HIGHLIGHT BOTH THE ONGOING NEEDS IN OUR COMMUNITY AND THE POWERFUL IMPACT OF INVESTING IN YOUTH AND FAMILY STABILITY.
  3. $455,611 spent. COMMUNITY SERVICES - OFFERS ESSENTIAL SUPPORT TO OUR COMMUNITY NEIGHBORS THROUGH NEIGHBORHOOD JUNCTION, DIAPER ASSISTANCE AND OUR LONG-STANDING FOOD PANTRY. NEIGHBORHOOD JUNCTION, LAUNCHED IN MARCH 2025, SERVED 275 HOUSEHOLDS IN ITS FIRST FOUR MONTHS, IMPACTING 1,039 INDIVIDUALS AND DISTRIBUTED 6,388 POUNDS OF HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND CLOTHING, HELPING FAMILIES REDIRECT LIMITED INCOME TOWARD RENT, UTILITIES, AND OTHER CRITICAL NEEDS. SEPARATELY, THE FOOD PANTRY SERVED 1,029 UNDUPLICATED HOUSEHOLDS AND 3,518 INDIVIDUALS THIS FISCAL YEAR ENSURING RELIABLE ACCESS TO NUTRITIOUS FOOD. THE DIAPER ASSISTANCE, WHICH SERVES BOTH KEIKI AND ADULTS, SUPPORTED 103 FAMILIES THROUGH THE DISTRIBUTION OF MORE THAN 4,500 DIAPERS THIS YEAR. TOGETHER, THESE PROGRAMS REDUCE FINANCIAL STRAIN AND STRENGTHEN STABILITY FOR FAMILIES ACROSS KALIHI.
  4. $8,234 spent. OTHER PROGRAM: NEIGHBOR SERVICES

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 June 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 December 1968.

    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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