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Ka Lima O Maui Ltd

EIN 99-0105491 · Wailuku, HI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood71 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 96 cents.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE VOCATIONAL TRAINING FOR PHYSICALLY AND MENTALLY DISABLED INDIVIDUALS, AND ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED INDIVIDUALS IN THE COUNTY OF MAUI.

Income
$3.9 million
Spending
$3.9 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
6.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 94%
Employees
99
Volunteers
30
Highest pay
$120,720, executive di

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

Good: 71 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 96 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

    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 (3)
  1. $1.1 million spent. GROUNDS MAINTENANCE PROGRAM. KA LIMA O MAUI OPERATES ONE OF MAUI'S LARGEST GROUNDS MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS, PROVIDING YEAR-ROUND LANDSCAPING AND OUTDOOR MAINTENANCE SERVICES WHILE CREATING PAID EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES. THE PROGRAM DEPLOYS WORK CREWS DAILY ISLANDWIDE, INCLUDING COUNTY OF MAUI BEACH PARKS, SWIMMING POOLS, FIRE AND POLICE STATIONS, FEDERAL FACILITIES, AND PRIVATE COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES. PARTICIPANTS RECEIVED ON-THE-JOB TRAINING IN LAWN CARE, HEDGE TRIMMING, IRRIGATION REPAIR, DEBRIS REMOVAL, AND OTHER GROUNDSKEEPING SKILLS, ENABLING THEM TO EARN COMPETITIVE WAGES AND BUILD LONG-TERM VOCATIONAL INDEPENDENCE.
  2. $1.1 million spent. JANITORIAL SERVICES PROGRAM. KA LIMA O MAUI PROVIDES COMMERCIAL CUSTODIAL SERVICES TO PUBLIC AGENCIES AND PRIVATE BUSINESSES WHILE EMPLOYING AND TRAINING ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES. WORK CREWS PERFORMED DAILY CLEANING, RESTROOM SERVICING, FLOOR CARE, WINDOW CLEANING, AND FACILITY UPKEEP AT SITES, INCLUDING COUNTY OF MAUI FACILITIES, FIRE STATION, AND NUMEROUS PRIVATE BUSINESSES. THROUGH THESE CONTRACTS, THE ORGANIZATION EMPLOYS INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES, OFFERING STRUCTURED JOB COACHING, SKILL DEVELOPMENT, AND STABLE EMPLOYMENT IN AN INTEGRATED WORK ENVIRONMENT.
  3. $1.1 million spent. MEDICAID WAIVER PROGRAM. KA LIMA O MAUI'S MEDICAID WAIVER PROGRAM SERVES ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES THROUGH A NON-VOCATIONAL, PERSON-CENTERED DAY PROGRAM FOCUSED ON ENHANCING INDEPENDENCE AND QUALITY OF LIFE. PARTICIPANTS RECEIVED TRAINING IN ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING, BASIC MEAL PREPARATION, COMMUNITY ACCESS, SOCIALIZATION, ADVOCACY, GARDENING, RECREATION, AND WELLNESS ACTIVITIES SUCH AS YOGA. THE PROGRAM EMPHASIZED INDIVIDUALIZED GOALS, COMMUNITY INTEGRATION, AND SELF-RELIANCE, WHILE ALSO OFFERING AN EMPLOYMENT-EXPLORATION COMPONENT THAT SUPPORTED PARTICIPANTS INTERESTED IN VOCATIONAL PATHWAYS.

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 October 1962.

    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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