Hawaii Solar Energy Association Inc
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What it says it does
HAWAII SOLAR ENERGY ASSOCIATION, INC. WORKS TO FOSTER THE USE OF CLEAN, SUSTAINABLE, RENEWABLE TECHNOLOGY IN HAWAII. COMPRISED OF INSTALLERS, MANUFACTURERS, AUDITORS, AND FINANCIERS OF SOLAR WATER HEATERS, PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS, ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS, ENERGY EFFICIENCY EQUIPMENT AND OTHER RENEWABLE TECHNOLOGY, THE MAJORITY OF OUR MEMBER COMPANIES ARE LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED MAKING HAWAII SOLAR ENERGY ASSOCIATION, INC. THE LEADING VOICE OF HAWAII'S SOLAR INDUSTRY.
- Income
- $211,932
- Spending
- $231,002
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 10
- Highest pay
- $120,000, executive director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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 (2)
- PROMOTE, ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN STANDARDS OF EXCELLENCE, QUALITY AND PROFESSIONALISM IN THE RENEWABLE ENERGY INDUSTRY; STIMULATE THE DEVELOPMENT OF FREE INTERCHANGE OF INFORMATION ACROSS THE INDUSTRY AND WITHIN EACH SECTOR; AND ADVOCATE FOR THE BETTERMENT OF THECONDITIONS OF THOSE ENGAGED IN THE INDUSTRY BY PROVIDING A FORUM FOR THE EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION THAT WILL GIVE DIRECTION AND LEAD TO REMEDIAL AND OTHER MEASURES ADDRESSING THESE OBJECTIVES. SUCH FORUMS INCLUDE THE SPONSORSHIP OF EVENTS SUCH AS SEMINARS, CONFERENCES AND SIMILAR ACTIVITIES WHERE MEMBERS MEET INDUSTRY COLLEAGUES AND LEADERS WHERE IDEAS, OPPORTUNITIES AND COMMON INDUSTRY MATTERS ARE SHARED. THERE WERE APPROXIMATELY 75 MEMBER COMPANIES IN 2024.
- WE ENGAGE IN EFFORTS THAT SUPPORT POSITIVE REFORM TO STRENGTHEN THE INDUSTRY'S PROFESSIONALISM IN VARIOUS AREAS OF COMMON INTEREST, INCLUDING SAFETY AND HEALTH PRACTICES; CONTINUING EDUCATION; QUALITY ASSURANCE; AND COST STRUCTURE THROUGH ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION; DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION; AND LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY SUPPORT, INCLUDING MAKING AVAILABLE NONPARTISAN ANALYSIS, STUDY OR RESEARCH; PROVIDING ADVICE AND ASSISTANCE TO LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEES AND REGULATORY PROCEEDINGS UPON REQUEST; AND EDUCATING THE COMMUNITY AND MEMBERS REGARDING LEGISLATION, PROPOSED LEGISLATION, OR REGULATORY POLICIES IN FURTHERANCE OF THESE PURPOSES.WE CONVENE AND NURTURE RELATIONSHIPS AMONG COMMUNITY MEMBERS, GOVERNMENT, PRIVATE AND PUBLIC SECTOR INDUSTRY BUSINESSES, AND EXPERTS TO DISCUSS, IDENTIFY AND COOPERATE IN DEVELOPING PLANS AND POLICIES ON ISSUES RELATING TO THE SECURE AND SUSTAINABLE SOURCES OF RENEWABLEENERGY.WE EXPAND THE UNDERSTANDING OF GOVERNMENTAL BODIES AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS ON ISSUES RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY BY PROVIDING INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTION DIRECTED AT THE SOLUTION OF LONG TERM SUSTAINABLE TECHNOLOGIES.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(6) business league.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on May 15, 2016 for not filing returns for three years. The IRS now lists it as tax-exempt again.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(6) business league as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since July 2020.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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