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Maui Family YMCA

EIN 99-0105206 · Kahului, HI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong96 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITY THROUGH PROGRAMS WHICH FOSTER MORAL GROWTH AND PROMOTE HEALTHY SPIRITS, MINDS, AND BODIES.

Income
$5.0 million
Spending
$3.9 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
15.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 61%
Employees
205
Volunteers
35
Highest pay
$100,250, president

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

Strong: 96 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 15.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 24% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 22% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 43% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    20 of 20 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. $2.1 million spent. HEALTHY LIVING - THE Y IS A LEADING COMMUNITY-BASED NETWORK COMMITTED TO IMPROVING MAUI'S HEALTH. WE HARNESS OUR VAST NETWORK TO HELP WITH CHRONIC DISEASE AND IMPROVE INDIVIDUAL AND COMMUNITY HEALTH THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE WELLNESS, REDUCE RISK OF DISEASE, AND HELP PEOPLE RECLAIM THEIR HEALTH. THE RESULT IS AN ISLAND THAT INCREASINGLY VALUES HEALTH SUCH THAT INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES MAKE HEALTHY CHOICES AND LIVE IN COMMUNITIES THAT SUPPORT THOSE CHOICES.PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:CHRONIC DISEASE AND INJURY PREVENTIONHEALTH WELL-BEING & FITNESSSPORTS & RECREATION
  2. $18,400 spent. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY - THE Y HAS BEEN LISTENING AND RESPONDING TO OUR COMMUNITIES' MOST CRITICAL NEEDS FOR MORE THAT 60 YEARS. WHETHER HELPING PEOPLE DEVELOP NEW SKILLS, WELCOMING AND CONNECTING DIVERSE POPULATIONS, OR ADVOCATING FOR THE COMMON GOOD, THE Y FOSTERS THE CARE AND RESPECT ALL PEOPLE NEED AND DESERVE. WE BELIEVE COMMUNITIES ARE STRONGEST WHEN ALL PEOPLE HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE, CONNECT, AND THRIVE.PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:SPECIAL EVENTS ACTIVITIES OPEN TO THE PUBLICASSISTANCE TO WILDFIRE VICTIMS
  3. $1.2 million spent. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT - THE Y BELIEVES ALL KIDS HAVE GREAT POTENTIAL AND DESERVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCOVER WHO THEY ARE AND WHAT THEY CAN ACHIEVE. THROUGH THE Y, MORE THAN 2,000 YOUTH TODAY HAVE CULTIVATED THE VALUES, SKILLS, AND RELATIONSHIPS THAT LEAD TO POSITIVE BEHAVIORS, BETTER HEALTH, AND EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT.PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMSDAY CAMPSSWIM, SPORTS & PLAY

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 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 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 February 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 November 4, 2026.

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