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Variety School of Hawaii

EIN 99-0105604 · Honolulu, HI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong92 out of 100GovernanceFair68 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO EDUCATE CHILDREN WITH LEARNING DIFFERENCES THROUGH THE USE OF AN INDIVIDUALIZED MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPROACH SO THAT EACH CHILD ACHIEVES HIS OR HER MAXIMUM POTENTIAL.

Income
$1.9 million
Spending
$1.9 million
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
15.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 82%
Employees
23
Highest pay
$101,620, exec dir & s

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: 92 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 15.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 7% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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

Fair: 68 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 7 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

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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. $1.5 million spent. PRIMARY PROGRAM - THE PROGRAM IS A FULL DAY ACADEMIC PROGRAM ON A TRADITIONAL SCHOOL YEAR. VARIETY SCHOOL OF HAWAII OFFERS STUDENTS A SMALL INTIMATE SETTING THAT FOCUSES ON THE INDIVIDUAL ACADEMIC AND SOCIAL NEEDS OF EACH CHILD. STUDENTS ACHIEVE THEIR MAXIMUM POTENTIAL THROUGH A MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPROACH WITH FULL COMPLEMENT OF THERAPIES (OT, SPEECH, READING COACH).
  2. AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM - THE PROGRAM IS SPECIALLY DESIGNED TO SUPPLEMENT THE SCHOOL'S ACADEMIC SCHOOL PROGRAMS. THE PROGRAM IS LICENSED BY THE STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES. THE PROGRAM'S GOAL IS TO HELP STIMULATE AND DEVELOP MOTOR, COGNITIVE, AND SOCIAL GROWTH. IT OFFERS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR STUDENTS TO RECEIVE SOME ASSISTANCE WITH THEIR HOMEWORK IN A STRUCTURED INTIMATE SETTING APPROPRIATE FOR STUDYING. VARIOIUS ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES SUCH AS ART, COOKING, DANCE, AND TEAM BUILDING GAMES ARE PLANNED DAILY.
  3. SUMMER PROGRAM - THE PROGRAM IS AN ENRICHMENT PROGRAM TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING THROUGH PARTICIPATION AND EXPLORATION.

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 May 1964.

    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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