The Hawaii State Council the American Institute of Architecs
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What it says it does
TO PROMOTE AND FORWARD THE OBJECTIVES OF THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS, REPRESENTING THE PROFESSION OF ARCHITECTURE IN MATTERS OF STATEWIDE INTEREST.
- Income
- $49,349
- Spending
- $40,350
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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. 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. 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)
- ONGOING, STATEWIDE ADVOCACY: PROVIDED ASSISTANCE AND ADVICE TO STATE, COUNTY, AND CITY GOVERNMENTAL, LEGISLATIVE, AND REGULATORY BODIES ON MATTERS RELATING TO THE PRACTICE AND PROFESSION OF ARCHITECTURE, ISSUES WITH LICENSURE, AND ALL STATEWIDE MATTERS RELATING TO THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND WELFARE OF THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT. THE ORGANIZATION SUPPORTED APPROXIMATELY 800 MEMBERS IN THE STATE OF HAWAII.
- AIA MEDAL OF HONOR ADMINISTRATIVE AGREEMENT: IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE HAWAII ARCHITECTURAL FOUNDATION ("HAF"), THE ORGANIZATION HAS APPROVED AN AGREEMENT FOR THE HAF TO ADMINISTER THE STATE MEDAL AWARD FOR THE NEXT FIVE YEARS. THE GOAL OF THIS ADMINISTRATIVE AGREEMENT IS TO ALLOW THE ORGANIZATION TO FOCUS ON ITS PRIMARY MISSION OF GOVERNMENT ADVOCACY, WHILE REINSTATING THIS IMPORTANT STATE MEMBER RECOGNITION. THE MEDAL OF HONOR RECOGNIZES AN ARCHITECT WHO HAS SIGNIFICANTLY ADVANCED THE PROFESSION OF ARCHITECTURE IN HAWAII.
- PROVIDED OPPORTUNITIES FOR HAWAII STATE MEMBERS TO ATTEND AND CONTRIBUTE TO AIA NATIONAL PROGRAMMING, THEREBY INCREASING THE AWARENESS AND IMPACT OF HAWAII ARCHITECTS/ARCHITECTURE, THROUGH THE YOUNG ARCHITECTS FORUM, NATIONAL ASSOCIATES COMMITTEE,STRATEGIC COUNCIL,LEADERSHIP SUMMIT, AND ANNUAL CONFERENCE.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)(6) business league.
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? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(6) business league as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 April 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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