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Alternative Structures International

EIN 99-0196090 · Waianae, HI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair58 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

FOUNDED IN 1974 AS AN INTENTIONAL COMMUNITY, ALTERNATIVE STRUCTURES INTERNATIONAL (ASI) KAHUMANA'S MISSION IS TO CO-CREATE AND MODEL A HEALTHY, INCLUSIVE, AND PRODUCTIVE COMMUNITY WITH HOMELESS FAMILIES, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, AND YOUTH. IT ACHIEVES THIS MISSION BY INTEGRATING MUTUALLY SUPPORTIVE SOCIAL SERVICES, HOUSING, AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING. OUR SOCIAL PROGRAMS INCLUDE: (1) TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAMS IN 48 UNITS (SERVING 350-500 INDIVIDUALS ANNUALLY), AN EMERGENCY SHELTER PROGRAM, AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAMS AND OUTREACH SERVICES; (2) ADULT DAY CARE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND AUTISM; (3) FARM, CULINARY, AND HOSPITALITY WITH VOCATIONAL TRAINING ON OUR ORGANIC FARM, FOOD SERVICE, COMMERCIAL KITCHEN, AND RETREAT CENTER; (4) EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS IN FARMING AND FOOD SUSTAINABILITY, SOCIAL WORK, AND HOLISTIC HEALTH THROUGH TOURS, FARM STAYS, AND RETREATS.

Income
$7.9 million
Spending
$7.9 million
Spent on programs
94%
Reserves
-0.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 60%
Employees
117
Volunteers
120
Highest pay
$67,772, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 58 out of 100. Higher than 28% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 11% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    94% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 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

    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, 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 (1)
  1. $7.5 million spent. HOMELESS HOUSING AND SERVICES - ASI'S TRANSITIONAL HOUSING SHELTER OHANA OLA O KAHUMANA SHELTERED OVER 75 HOMELESS ADULTS AND 150 CHILDREN IN ONE, TWO, AND THREE BEDROOM UNITS. ASI ALSO MANAGES AN EMERGENCY SHELTER FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES. ASI'S RAPID REHOUSING PROGRAMS ASSISTS AT-RISK HOMELESS FAMILIES TO KEEP THEIR HOMES OR GET INTO LONG-TERM PERMANENT HOUSING. ASI ALSO MANAGES AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAMS FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES AT THREE DIFFERENT LOCATIONS. DISABILITY SERVICES - ASI KAHUMANA LEARNING CENTERS PROVIDE CENTER-BASED DAY PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND AUTISM. THE WAIANAE AND KAILUA CENTERS SERVE SPECIAL NEEDS ADULTS. ONE TO ONE COMMUNITY AND HOME-BASED PERSONAL ASSISTANCE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED THROUGHOUT OAHU. JOB TRAINING AND PLACEMENT - KAHUMANA COMMUNITY CENTER AND KAHUMANA WORKS PROVIDE TRAINING AND JOB PLACEMENT FOR LOW INCOME INDIVIDUALS , WITH A FOCUS ON THOSE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS AND DISABILITIES. TRAINING IS OFFERED IN ORGANIC FARMING, FOOD SERVICES, CUSTODIAL AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES, AND HOSPITALITY SERVICES WITH THE GOAL TO TRAIN AND PLACE INDIVIDUALS INTO PERMANENT EMPLOYMENT. HOMELESS HOUSING AND SERVICES - ASI'S TRANSITIONAL HOUSING SHELTER OHANA OLA O KAHUMANA SHELTERED OVER 75 HOMELESS ADULTS AND 150 CHILDREN IN ONE, TWO, AND THREE BEDROOM UNITS. ASI ALSO MANAGES AN EMERGENCY SHELTER FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES. ASI'S RAPID REHOUSING PROGRAMS ASSISTS AT-RISK HOMELESS FAMILIES TO KEEP THEIR HOMES OR GET INTO LONG-TERM PERMANENT HOUSING. ASI ALSO MANAGES AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAMS FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES AT THREE DIFFERENT LOCATIONS. DISABILITY SERVICES - ASI KAHUMANA LEARNING CENTERS PROVIDE CENTER-BASED DAY PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND AUTISM. THE WAIANAE AND KAILUA CENTERS SERVE SPECIAL NEEDS ADULTS. ONE TO ONE COMMUNITY AND HOME-BASED PERSONAL ASSISTANCE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED THROUGHOUT OAHU. JOB TRAINING AND PLACEMENT - KAHUMANA COMMUNITY CENTER AND KAHUMANA WORKS PROVIDE TRAINING AND JOB PLACEMENT FOR LOW INCOME INDIVIDUALS , WITH A FOCUS ON THOSE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS AND DISABILITIES. TRAINING IS OFFERED IN ORGANIC FARMING, FOOD SERVICES, CUSTODIAL AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES, AND HOSPITALITY SERVICES WITH THE GOAL TO TRAIN AND PLACE INDIVIDUALS INTO PERMANENT EMPLOYMENT.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since March 1977.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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