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Arc in Hawaii

EIN 99-0089327 · Honolulu, HI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ARC IN HAWAII PROVIDES SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, ID AND DD, ON OAHU. TOGETHER WITH ITS NATIONAL AND NEIGHBOR ISLAND ARC AFFILIATES, THE ARC IN HAWAII PROMOTES AND PROTECTS THE RIGHTS OF PEOPLE WITH ID AND OR DD AND ACTIVELY SUPPORTS ITS CLIENTS SO THEY CAN LIVE, LEARN, WORK, AND PLAY AND FULLY PARTICIPATE IN THE COMMUNITY THROUGHOUT THEIR LIFETIME.

Income
$14.0 million
Spending
$11.7 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
13.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 81%
Employees
189
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$254,617, president/ceo

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

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 13.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 16% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 15% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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 (2)
  1. $6.8 million spent. RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS: THE ARC IN HAWAII IS THE LARGEST PROVIDER OF COMMUNITY BASED RESIDENTIAL SERVICES FOR PERSONS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IN HAWAII, PROVIDING HOMES FOR 122 CLIENTS. THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES FOUR APARTMENT COMPLEXES, PROVIDING HOMES FOR 95 INDIVIDUALS, ELEVEN DOMICILIARY HOMES FOR 47 INDIVIDUALS, AND SIX INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITIES/INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY (GROUP HOMES) FOR 27 INDIVIDUALS. EACH HOME HAS BETWEEN 3 - 5 RESIDENTS, AS WELL AS A LIVE-IN MANAGER AND IS LOCATED IN A COMMUNITY SETTING. THE HOMES PROVIDE A FAMILY ATMOSPHERE WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO WORK, LEARN AND PLAY TOGETHER. LIVING SKILLS ARE PRACTICED DAILY. INCLUDES DEPRECIATION OF $193,071.
  2. $3.2 million spent. DAY PROGRAMS: THE ARC IN HAWAII'S THREE TRAINING CENTERS PROVIDE ADULT DAY HEALTH PROGRAMS, ACTIVE TREATMENT AND HABILITATION SERVICES FOR OVER 105 PERSONS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES FOR ABOUT 248 DAYS OF THE YEAR. PROGRAMS AND EVENTS ARE AT THE CENTERS AS WELL AS IN THE COMMUNITY AND INCLUDE A VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES TO HELP THE INDIVIDUALS ATTAIN THEIR HIGHEST POTENTIAL. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE VOLUNTEERING IN THE COMMUNITY, MUSIC CLASSES, DELIVERING MEALS ON WHEELS, KARAOKE OUTINGS, MONEY MANAGEMENT TRAINING, LEARNING TO USE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION, AND WORKING IN A MINI-MART, SELLING SNACKS AND DRINKS. INCLUDES DEPRECIATION OF $123,761.

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 April 1955.

    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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