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Consortium for Hawaii Ecological Engineering Education

EIN 99-0353084 · Honolulu, HI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood89 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO DESIGN, DEVELOP, PLAN AND CARRY OUT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, PRIMARILY FOR HAWAII SCHOOL CHILDREN AND ESPECIALLY FOR THOSE OF NATIVE HAWAIIAN DESCENT.

Income
$5.1 million
Spending
$2.8 million
Spent on programs
96%
Reserves
10.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 54%
Employees
52
Volunteers
8
Highest pay
$216,097, president &

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 89 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 16% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 45% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 103% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    96% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 7 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 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 (5)
  1. $1.0 million spent. THE GOAL OF THE KU AALII PROJECT IS TO INSPIRE STUDENTS FROM NATIVE HAWAIIAN COMMUNITIES TO ACHIEVE SOCIO-ECONOMIC AND ACADEMIC SUCCESS BY BUILDING RESILIENCE THROUGH CULTURE-BASED TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE (TIC) EDUCATION AND THE EXPERIENCE OF HAWAIIAN CULTURAL VALUES AND PRACTICES WITH HANDS-ON LEARNING DURING CLASS, AFTER SCHOOL HOURS, AND OVER INTERSESSION AND SUMMER BREAKS.
  2. $488,174 spent. THE MAHOPE O KE KULA KE A'O MAU ANA (A CONTINUATION OF LEARNING AFTER SCHOOL) PROGRAM INSPIRES NATIVE HAWAIIAN STUDENTS AND THEIR FACILITATORS TO ACHIEVE ACADEMIC SUCCESS IN MATH AND SCIENCE THROUGH THE EXPERIENCE OF HAWAIIAN CULTURAL VALUES AND PRACTICES WITH HANDS-ON LEARNING THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR, INTERSESSION, AND SUMMER BREAKS.
  3. $414,323 spent. THE MALA KUPONO PROJECT WILL IMPLEMENT SCHOOL/COMMUNITY GARDENS THAT WILL PROVIDE K-12 STUDENTS WITH FRESH FOOD AND A LEARNING PLATFORM FOR STEM, AGRICULTURE/SUSTAINABILITY, CULTURE, AND HEALTHY EATING. THIS PROJECT AIMS TO INCREASE STUDENTS' ACADEMIC SUCCESS AND MEET THEIR IMMEDIATE BASIC HEALTH NEEDS, WHILE ALSO RE-ENERGIZING INTEREST IN AGRICULTURE/SUSTAINABILITY AND ITS IMPORTANT ROLE IN THE LIVES OF THE HAWAIIAN COMMUNITY.
  4. $760,127 spent. THE MALA KUPONO PROJECT WILL IMPLEMENT SCHOOL/COMMUNITY GARDENS THAT WILL PROVIDE K-12 STUDENTS WITH FRESH FOOD AND A LEARNING PLATFORM FOR STEM, AGRICULTURE/SUSTAINABILITY, CULTURE, AND HEALTHY EATING. THIS PROJECT AIMS TO INCREASE STUDENTS' ACADEMIC SUCCESS AND MEET THEIR IMMEDIATE BASIC HEALTH NEEDS, WHILE ALSO RE-ENERGIZING INTEREST IN AGRICULTURE/SUSTAINABILITY AND ITS IMPORTANT ROLE IN THE LIVES OF THE HAWAIIAN COMMUNITY.
  5. THE MALA KUPONO PROJECT WILL IMPLEMENT SCHOOL/COMMUNITY GARDENS THAT WILL PROVIDE K-12 STUDENTS WITH FRESH FOOD AND A LEARNING PLATFORM FOR STEM, AGRICULTURE/SUSTAINABILITY, CULTURE, AND HEALTHY EATING. THIS PROJECT AIMS TO INCREASE STUDENTS' ACADEMIC SUCCESS AND MEET THEIR IMMEDIATE BASIC HEALTH NEEDS, WHILE ALSO RE-ENERGIZING INTEREST IN AGRICULTURE/SUSTAINABILITY AND ITS IMPORTANT ROLE IN THE LIVES OF THE HAWAIIAN COMMUNITY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 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 2006.

    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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