Hui O Mana Ka Pu-Uwai Outrigger Canoe Club
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Hui O Mana Ka Puuwai Outrigger Canoe Club is dedicated to preserving and enhancing the sport of traditional Outrigger Canoe Paddling through adult and children programs of athletic and cultural education. Our club is committed to both our members and the community at large. We strive to educate athletic endeavors based on Hawaiian traditions of Aloha, Hoiihi (respect), and Ikaika Kakauha (athletic strength)
- Income
- $50,758
- Spending
- $55,835
- Reserves
- 24.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 82%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 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 (4)
- $11,374 spent. Keiki/Na Opio program. Youth participated in all adult competitions, State races and one long distance race on Oahu! Over 100 kids benefited.
- $21,777 spent. Perpetuated the Hawaiian Cultural significance of the traditional outrigger canoe paddling through club & paddling activities.
- $1,003 spent. Adult Program began the beginning of March and will finish the first weekend of October. There were over 70 adults. The program participated in on island long distance, regatta and off island Long distance races.
- $8,192 spent. Hawaiian Outrigger Races - Puuwai hosted two races during the regular season. In the spring we have the Buddy Peters race (96 participants) and Puuwai Regatta with 507 participants.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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.
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.
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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since August 1994.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 October 7, 2026.
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