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Guide Dogs of Hawaii Adaptive AIDS Canines & Advocacy for the Blind

EIN 99-0103779 · Honolulu, HI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak39 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

STRIVING TO ENHANCE COMMUNICATIONS, PROMOTE EQUALITY AND CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR HAWAII'S BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED.

Income
$706,064
Spending
$786,828
Spent on programs
60%
Reserves
1.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 61%
Employees
9
Volunteers
68
Highest pay
$95,173, executive director

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

Weak: 39 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 79% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    60% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 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 (1)
  1. $475,156 spent. CAMP GET AHEAD FOR YOUTH:IN 2024, WE HOSTED OUR 6TH ANNUAL CAMP GET AHEAD, SERVING 15 BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED YOUTHS STATEWIDE. CAMPERS GAINED INDEPENDENCE THROUGH SELF-CARE, DAILY LIVING SKILLS, AND ACCESSIBLE ACTIVITIES LIKE BASKETBALL, NATURE WALKS, HORSEBACK RIDING, AND SWIMMING. MOST IMPORTANTLY, THEY BUILT FRIENDSHIPS AND DISCOVERED THEIR OWN POTENTIAL.GET VISUAL TRAIN-A-THON:OUR ANNUAL GET VISUAL TRAIN-A-THON EMPOWERS CLIENTS OF ALL AGES TO STRENGTHEN MOBILITY-THE FOUNDATION OF INDEPENDENCE FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED. YOUTH ARE INSPIRED BY ADULTS WHO MODEL SUCCESSFUL, INDEPENDENT LIVING, CREATING MENTORSHIP, CONFIDENCE, AND HOPE FOR THE FUTURE.POSITIVE AGING:OUR POSITIVE AGING PROGRAM SUPPORTS BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED SENIORS WITH ACTIVITIES THAT PROMOTE WELLNESS, INDEPENDENCE, AND SOCIAL CONNECTION. WITH ONGOING ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY TRAINING, SENIORS PRESERVE THEIR AUTONOMY, STAY ACTIVE, AND REMAIN ENGAGED MEMBERS OF THEIR COMMUNITY.TOGETHER, THESE PROGRAMS CREATE A CONTINUUM OF CARE-FROM YOUTH TO ADULTHOOD TO THE SENIOR YEARS-ENSURING THAT BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED INDIVIDUALS HAVE THE SKILLS, CONFIDENCE, AND COMMUNITY THEY NEED TO LIVE FULL, INDEPENDENT, AND MEANINGFUL LIVES.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since August 1957.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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