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Maui Farm Inc

EIN 99-0240355 · Makawao, HI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong94 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MAUI FARM PROVIDES FARM-BASED, FAMILY-CENTERED PROGRAMS THAT TEACH ESSENTIAL LIFE SKILLS FOR SELF-SUFFICIENT LIVING. WE OFFER SERVICES IN A SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD SETTING, WHERE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES ARE NURTURED TO DEVELOP THEIR FULL POTENTIAL.

Income
$1.1 million
Spending
$808,951
Spent on programs
61%
Reserves
28.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 67%
Employees
9
Volunteers
10
Highest pay
$119,112, exec directo

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: 93 out of 100. Higher than 68% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 28.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 24% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 42% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    60% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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

Strong: 94 out of 100. Higher than 56% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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

    9 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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. $235,607 spent. THE FAMILY STRENGTHENING PROGRAM (FSP) IS AN INNOVATIVE FARM-BASED RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM SERVING FAMILIES WHO ARE HOMELESS OR AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS DUE TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND ECONOMIC ISSUES. WITH A FOCUS ON THE WHOLE FAMILY, THE PROGRAM PROVIDES TRANSITIONAL HOUSING, CARE COORDINATION, AND DAILY OPPORTUNITIES FOR LIFE SKILLS BUILDING AND EFFECTIVE PARENTING STRATEGIES.
  2. $239,505 spent. FARM-BASED PROGRAMS FOR THE COMMUNITY PROVIDE DIVERSE COMMUNITY GROUPS (SUCH AS SCHOOL GROUPS, ORGANIZATIONS, VOLUNTEERS AND INTERNS) AN OPPORTUNITY TO OBTAIN PRACTICAL SKILLS AND EDUCATION THROUGH HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES IN VARIOUS ASPECTS OF GARDENING AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY OFFERED IN AN EDUCATIONAL FARM ENVIRONMENT.
  3. $14,153 spent. THE STIPEND PROGRAM IS A JOB READINESS AND SKILLS TRAINING OPPORTUNITY FOR ADULT PARTICIPANTS IN THE MAUI FARMS FAMILY STRENGTHENING PROGRAM TO BETTER PREPARE THEM FOR RE-ENTRY INTO THE WORKFORCE. THE STIPEND PROGRAM PROVIDES ON-THE-JOB SKILLS TRAINING IN A FARM SETTING, JOB COACHING AND SUPERVISION, AND SUPPORT FOR ACHIEVEMENT OF PERSON EMPLOYMENT GOALS.

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 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 2025.

    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 November 1996.

    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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