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Kaibigan Ng Lahaina

EIN 99-2141607 · Lahaina, HI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceFair52 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Only 48% of its spending went to programs.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

NONE

Income
$1.1 million
Spending
$944,332
Spent on programs
48%
Reserves
7.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
4
Volunteers
17
Highest pay
$124,561, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 14% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 108% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    48% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 52 out of 100. Higher than 8% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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, 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 (4)
  1. $21,855 spent. COMMUNITY RESOURCE NAVIGATION: SAWALI WILL WEAVE TOGETHER AN EFFECTIVE PLAN TOWARDS A LONG-TERM RECOVERY FOR CLIENTS WHO HAVE BEEN AFFECTED BY THE FIRES. CASE WORKERS WILL PROVIDE INTERVENTION AND COLLABORATE WITH OTHER AGENCIES PROVIDING LONG-TERM WELLNESS AND CARE. SAWALI'S INTENTION IS NOT ONLY TO WEAVE BACK SURVIVORS OF THE FIRE INTO THE COMMUNITY BUT TO REWEAVE A STRONGER AND TIGHTER LAHAINA HOME.
  2. $65,330 spent. MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES: AMIN SEEKS TO ELIMINATE BARRIERS IN ACCESSING MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, PROVIDING MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCACY AND CULTURALLY-INCLUSIVE THERAPEUTIC SERVICES AT LITTLE TO NO-COST. UTILIZING FRAMEWORKS ROOTED IN FILIPINO EPISTEMOLOGIES AMIN WILL CREATE CULTURALLY AFFIRMING SPACES THAT FOSTER COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS.
  3. $11,494 spent. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT: THE PROGRAM WILL PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND WORKFORCE TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION IN ORDER TO CREATE SKILL SETS THAT PROMOTE A MORE DIVERSE ECONOMY. IN ADDITION, IT WILL BE A SPACE FOR CULTIVATING THE YOUTH'S INNATE GIFTS AND DEVELOPING FUTURE INDUSTRY LEADERS THROUGH MENTORSHIP AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT.
  4. $353,831 spent. ALL OTHER PROGRAM EXPENSES

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 November 6, 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 December 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 April 2024.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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