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Hui Malama O Ke Kai Foundation

EIN 99-0356784 · Waimanalo, HI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak47 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE HUI MALAMA O KE KAI FOUNDATION (HMKF) IS A GRASSROOTS, COMMUNITY-BASED, NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION (INCORPORATED IN 2002, 501C3 STATUS RECEIVED - 2004) CREATED IN 1998 TO SUSTAIN THE HUI MALAMA O KE KAI (HMK) CULTURE- BASED AFTER-SCHOOL AND FAMILY STRENGTHENING PROGRAMS. THE MISSION OF THE HMK PROGRAMS IS TO CULTIVATE PRIDE AND LEADERSHIP BY LIVING HAWAIIAN VALUES. HMKF'S VISION IS "WAIMANALO, A MODEL FOR THE WORLD".

Income
$929,308
Spending
$924,366
Spent on programs
70%
Reserves
-1.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 52%
Employees
21
Volunteers
30
Highest pay
$107,801, executive di

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

Weak: 47 out of 100. Higher than 16% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • 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

    0 of 15

    Income fell 40% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    70% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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. Higher than 95% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 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 (1)
  1. $649,473 spent. HMKF OPERATES FROM AN APPROXIMATELY ELEVEN-ACRE COMMUNITY SITE IN WAIM?NALO THAT SERVES AS A HUB FOR YOUTH PROGRAMMING, CULTURAL LEARNING, STEWARDSHIP ACTIVITIES, COMMUNITY GATHERINGS, AND ORGANIZATIONAL OPERATIONS. HMKF'S PRIMARY PROGRAMS INCLUDE: AFTER-SCHOOL YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS - CULTURALLY GROUNDED AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMMING FOR YOUTH IN GRADES 4 THROUGH 12. PROGRAMS COMBINE ACADEMIC SUPPORT, HAWAIIAN VALUES-BASED LEARNING, OCEAN AND LAND STEWARDSHIP, CULTURAL PRACTICES, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNITY SERVICE, AND CAREER EXPLORATION OPPORTUNITIES. PROGRAMMING IS OFFERED THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SCHOOLS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS. SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAMS - SEASONAL SUMMER PROGRAMMING THAT PROVIDES YOUTH WITH PLACE-BASED EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES, CULTURAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES, STEWARDSHIP ACTIVITIES, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, AND POSITIVE YOUTH ENGAGEMENT DURING SCHOOL BREAKS. YOUTH LEADERSHIP AND INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS - LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES THAT HELP YOUTH BUILD CONFIDENCE, RESPONSIBILITY, WORKFORCE READINESS, AND CONNECTIONS TO COMMUNITY THROUGH MENTORSHIP, SERVICE LEARNING, AND HANDS-ON PROJECT EXPERIENCES. FAMILY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS - PROGRAMS THAT STRENGTHENS FAMILY AND COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS THROUGH CULTURAL WORKSHOPS, STEWARDSHIP PROJECTS, VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES, EDUCATIONAL EVENTS, AND COMMUNITY GATHERINGS THAT PROMOTE LIFELONG LEARNING, RELATIONSHIP BUILDING, AND COLLECTIVE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE CARE OF HAWAI?I'S NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES. HMKF OPERATES FROM AN APPROXIMATELY ELEVEN-ACRE COMMUNITY SITE IN WAIM?NALO THAT SERVES AS A HUB FOR YOUTH PROGRAMMING, CULTURAL LEARNING, STEWARDSHIP ACTIVITIES, COMMUNITY GATHERINGS, AND ORGANIZATIONAL OPERATIONS. HMKF'S PRIMARY PROGRAMS INCLUDE: AFTER-SCHOOL YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS - CULTURALLY GROUNDED AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMMING FOR YOUTH IN GRADES 4 THROUGH 12. PROGRAMS COMBINE ACADEMIC SUPPORT, HAWAIIAN VALUES-BASED LEARNING, OCEAN AND LAND STEWARDSHIP, CULTURAL PRACTICES, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNITY SERVICE, AND CAREER EXPLORATION OPPORTUNITIES. PROGRAMMING IS OFFERED THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SCHOOLS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS. SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAMS - SEASONAL SUMMER PROGRAMMING THAT PROVIDES YOUTH WITH PLACE-BASED EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES, CULTURAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES, STEWARDSHIP ACTIVITIES, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, AND POSITIVE YOUTH ENGAGEMENT DURING SCHOOL BREAKS. YOUTH LEADERSHIP AND INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS - LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES THAT HELP YOUTH BUILD CONFIDENCE, RESPONSIBILITY, WORKFORCE READINESS, AND CONNECTIONS TO COMMUNITY THROUGH MENTORSHIP, SERVICE LEARNING, AND HANDS-ON PROJECT EXPERIENCES. FAMILY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS - PROGRAMS THAT STRENGTHENS FAMILY AND COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS THROUGH CULTURAL WORKSHOPS, STEWARDSHIP PROJECTS, VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES, EDUCATIONAL EVENTS, AND COMMUNITY GATHERINGS THAT PROMOTE LIFELONG LEARNING, RELATIONSHIP BUILDING, AND COLLECTIVE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE CARE OF HAWAI?I'S NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES.

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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since January 2004.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.

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