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Association for Supervisor and Curriculum Development

EIN 99-0217726 · Honolulu, HI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceGood76 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Hawaii Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development HASCD strengthens teaching and learning to support the success of all K-12 learners in Hawaii by fostering educator growth developing student leadership promoting public discussion of key education issues and facilitating communication among educators and education administrative professionals. This work is carried out through conferences and workshops both in person and online.

Income
$1.5 million
Spending
$1.0 million
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
12.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
6

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 90 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 12.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 31% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 23% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% of spending went to programs.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 76 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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.

  • 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, 2026, 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. $208,518 spent. HASCD in partnership with the Hawaii Department of Education organized the AI in Education Summit. This event convened approximately 1,050 educators including prominent experts and colleagues to exchange effective strategies for incorporating artificial intelligence AI into educational settings. The summit focused on sharing hands-on applicable approaches for leveraging AI technologies in classrooms to enhance teaching and learning experiences.
  2. $105,811 spent. HASCD organized a Middle Level Student Summit that elevated student voice and leadership. The summit highlighted best practices that help students take ownership of their learning and reinforced a student-centered approach to education. With more than 780 students and educators in attendance the event created a dynamic forum for sharing ideas and strategies to strengthen student-centered learning experiences.
  3. $85,670 spent. HASCDs Science of Belonging: Connections that Unite Us conference brought together over 310 educators to explore how belonging and supportive relationships where one feels accepted and valued strengthen student engagement well-being and achievement. Featuring Stanford psychologist Dr. Geoffrey Cohen the conference shared practical strategies for creating safe inclusive high-expectation learning environments.
  4. $604,868 spent. During the 2025 tax year July 1 2025 to June 30 2026 HASCD organized and delivered 17 additional professional learning and student leadership opportunities led by nationally recognized educators. Nearly 3,000 teachers administrators clerical staff and student leaders participated in these conferences leadership workshops and skills-building online seminars that combined instruction with networking to strengthen teaching learning and leadership across Hawaiis K12 schools. Other program expenses included a student leadership conference a Disney Institute and a professional development webinar focused on using data to drive school improvement. While these programs were held in June 2025 some related invoices were received and paid for in July 2025. The organization also incurred pre-summit expenses during this tax year for an AI in Education Summit that took place in July 2026. Additionally the organization incurred expenses for program event insurance event promotion information technology P.O. box fees and postage program-related travel including attending required parent organization meetings other office and administrative costs and books and other curriculum materials purchased for conference participants.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2026, 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 November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Worth knowing.

    Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for local chapters covered by a parent organization's exemption. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, 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 2026.

    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 February 1985.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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