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Ralph Ajifu Ffa Memorial Foundation

EIN 99-6010592 · Mililani, HI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

RALPH AJIFU FFA MEMORIAL FOUNDATION PROVIDES SUPPORT TO UNDERPRIVILEGED OR DISADVANTAGED HAWAII AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION STUDENTS IN THE STATE OF HAWAII. THE ORGANIZATION WILL SUPPORT LOCAL, YOUNG PEOPLE THAT WANT TO BECOME FARMERS IN HAWAII BY PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL GRANTS OR SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS LACKING SUFFICIENT FINANCIAL MEANS TO SEEK EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, ENROLL IN CURRICULUMS, AND ATTEND EVENTS AFFILIATED WITH THE HAWAII FFA (FUTURE FARMER OF AMERICA) LOCALLY AND WITH THE NATIONAL FFA ACROSS THE USA. THE ORGANIZATION WILL ALSO DEVELOP AND OPERATE LOCAL EVENTS DESIGNED TO ENCOURAGE LOCAL, YOUNG PEOPLE TO PURSUE A FARMING CAREER IN HAWAII. FUNDAMENTALLY, THE ORGANIZATION SEEKS TO SPREAD ALOHA (LOVE AND FELLOWSHIP) AND KOKUA (TO HELP OTHERS) IN CULTIVATING AND CARING FOR HAWAIIAN NATURAL RESOURCES.

Income
$66,564
Spending
$46,338
Spent on programs
97%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 90%
Employees
0
Volunteers
250

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

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

Governance

Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 86% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    4 of 4 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.

  • 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 (1)
  1. $44,845 spent. EACH YEAR, THE HAWAII FFA STATE OFFICE COORDINATES FFA LEADERSHIP TRAINING EVENTS AND DAYS OF SERVICE EVENTS FOR STUDENTS AT APPROXIMATELY 15 SCHOOLS ACROSS HAWAII ("STUDENT EVENTS"). THE ORGANIZATION WILL SUPPORT STUDENT EVENTS BY HELPING PLAN, OPERATE, AND FUND THEM. THE TRAINING PROVIDED AT STUDENT EVENTS FOLLOWS NATIONAL AND STATE FFA CURRICULUM THAT SUPPORTS HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION LEARNING OBJECTIVES AND STANDARDS, INCLUDING ACTION PLANS FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, PROGRAMS OF AGRICULTURAL WORK EVENTS FOR INDIVIDUAL SCHOOLS AND FOR THE STATE OFFICERS, AND TRAINING FOR COMPETITIVE EVENTS IN PUBLIC SPEAKING, AND THE APPLICATION OF ACADEMIC LEARNING TO THE REAL WORLD. FOR MANY LOCAL STUDENT EVENTS, THE ORGANIZATION WILL PROVIDE A MAJORITY OF THE FUNDING. THE ORGANIZATION WILL ALSO HELP UNDERPRIVILEGED YOUTH ATTEND STUDENT EVENTS, SUCH AS BY PROVIDING FUNDING TO PAY FOR ATTENDANCE AND TRAVEL TO AND FROM THE STUDENT EVENTS.

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 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 December 2024.

    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 December 2021.

    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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