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Waikiki Health

EIN 99-0159253 · Honolulu, HI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair53 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY MEDICAL AND SOCIAL SERVICES THAT ARE AFFORDABLE AND ACCESSIBLE FOR EVERYONE REGARDLESS OF ABILITY TO PAY.

Income
$30.6 million
Spending
$31.6 million
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
2.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 85%
Employees
189
Volunteers
23
Highest pay
$303,046, chief medical officer

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

Fair: 53 out of 100. Higher than 37% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 45% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 14 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 52% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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 (4)
  1. $13.0 million spent. OUR PRIMARY CARE CLINIC OFFERS GENERAL AND PREVENTATIVE MEDICAL CARE AND CASE MANAGEMENT THAT IS INTEGRATED WITH TRADITIONAL HAWAIIAN HEALING, MEDICAL NUTRITION THERAPY, OPTOMETRY SERVICES, DENTAL SERVICES, AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COUNSELING. CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT IS A KEY COMPONENT AS WE PROVIDE A SAFETY NET TO PEOPLE WHO ARE UNINSURED, UNDERINSURED, AND OFTEN HOMELESS. THIS YEAR WE PROVIDED SERVICES TO 10,105 PATIENTS.
  2. $2.4 million spent. OUR DROP-IN CENTER OFFERS HEALTH SERVICES, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES, CASE MANAGEMENT, SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT, EMERGENCY FOOD AND CLOTHING, PHONE, AND MESSAGE SERVICE FOR THE NEXT STEP SHELTER. OUR MOBILE MEDICAL CLINIC VISITS VARIOUS PARTS OF THE ISLAND WITH A FULLY EQUIPPED EXAM ROOM.
  3. $10.0 million spent. OUR PHARMACY PROGRAM FILLS PRESCRIPTIONS AND PROVIDES OVER THE COUNTER MEDICATIONS TO PATIENTS AT THE OHUA AND MAKAHIKI CLINIC LOCATIONS.
  4. WAIKIKI HEALTH RECOGNIZES HOW ORAL HEALTH CAN AFFECT A PERSON'S OVERALL HEALTH. AS A RESULT, WE NOW OFFER A FULL RANGE OF COMPREHENSIVE DENTAL SERVICES TO FULFILL YOUR NEEDS.

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 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 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 June 1975.

    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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