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Coalition for a Drug-Free Hawaii

EIN 99-0255126 · Honolulu, HI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO REDUCE AND PREVENT DRUG ABUSE IN HAWAII THROUGH AWARENESS, EDUCATION, AND ACTION.

Income
$1.4 million
Spending
$1.4 million
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
7 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 96%
Employees
26
Volunteers
73
Highest pay
$89,002, executive director

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

Good: 85 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 13% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    93% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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 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 (21)
  1. $471,055 spent. Coalition for a Drug-Free Hawaii's (CDFH) youth development and youth leadership has been a cornerstone of CDFH programs since its inception. CDFH believes that effective programs for developing youth resilience and competence in all areas of health and wellness provide resources for learning and personal growth, positive relationships with caring adults, and opportunities for youth and adults to partner in meaningful action. The youth programs are as follows: TeenLink Hawaii, Lei 'Ilima Girls Program/Girls Circle, IMSOHI Above the Influence, Wahiawa Youth Connect, Kalihi Youth Connect, Ewa Beach Rainbows Program, and Kapolei Youth Program.
  2. $216,684 spent. Coalition for a Drug-Free Hawaii's (CDFH) family strengthening services work to prevent substance use and its effects on children and their families by providing a foundation based on values, knowledge, and skills to strengthen the entire family within a cultural context. Family programs work toward improving family cohesion, family life skills in parents and children, and family order and organization. The family programs are as follows: Strengthening Hawaii Families (SHF) Workshop Series, SHF Family Nights, and Family Intervention & Training Services including school-based counseling and juvenile drug court services.
  3. $354,187 spent. Coalition for a Drug-Free Hawaii's (CDFH) information and public awareness services are based in its Hawaii Prevention and Treatment Resource Center (HIPTRC) which maintains the state's most comprehensive resources on substance use, prevention, treatment, and related issues available through its lending library and resource clearinghouse. The HIPTRC is open to the general public and provides consultation and technical assistance for service providers, school personnel, and others regarding resources, training, information, and available services. CDFH's Hawaii Pacific Center for Excellence provides training to further excellence in the field of substance use prevention, health, and wellness.
  4. $260,080 spent. COALITION FOR A DRUG-FREE HAWAII (CDFH)
  5. is well known for building successful
  6. coalitions and enduring partnerships
  7. with diverse sectors throughout the
  8. community. CDFH collaborates
  9. with key community stakeholders
  10. to plan and implement effective
  11. prevention programs that are
  12. relevant to the
  13. community's cultures, demographics,
  14. assets, needs, vision and environment.
  15. Recognizing that each community is
  16. unique, CDFH works and partners with
  17. the community to develop and implement
  18. meaningful and sustainable community
  19. prevention efforts such as "E Ola Pono
  20. Ma Kapolei Coalition"Ewaluation
  21. 96706" community coalitions.

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 April 1992.

    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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