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Hui Noeau

EIN 99-6012378 · Makawao, HI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood76 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

UNLOCKING CREATIVITY THROUGH EXCEPTIONAL VISUAL ARTS EDUCATION AND ENHANCING THIS ENDEAVOR THROUGH PRESERVATION OF THE HISTORIC KALUANUI ESTATE.

Income
$1.7 million
Spending
$1.8 million
Spent on programs
70%
Reserves
13 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 49%
Employees
24
Volunteers
22
Highest pay
$138,776, 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

Good: 76 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 13.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 14% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    70% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 40 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

Good: 85 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 16 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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 (5)
  1. $507,529 spent. HIGH QUALITY FOUNDATION ART CLASSES SERVICE OVER 1,000 ADULTS ANNUALLY. SEQUENTIAL-BASED INSTRUCTION GIVES STUDENTS THE FRAMEWORK FOR DEVELOPING SKILLS IN CERAMICS, DRAWING, FIBER ART, GLASSBLOWING, PRINTMAKING, PHOTOGRAPHY, PAINTING, JEWELRY & METALSMITHING AND HAWAIIAN CULTURAL WORKSHOPS AND DEMONSTRATIONS. THE HUI'S OPEN STUDIO PROGRAM ADVANCES CAREERS FOR OVER 100 COMMUNITY ARTISTS ANNUALLY WHO HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO WORK UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF SKILLED TEACHING ARTISTS AND STUDIO TECHNICIANS OR WORKING INDEPENDENTLY WITH ACCESS TO PROFESSIONAL, WORLD-CLASS ART STUDIOS, EQUIPMENT, AND TOOLS. HUI NOEAU'S VISITING ARTIST PROGRAM FEATURES HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS WITH PRESENTATIONS BY PROFESSIONAL LOCAL, NATIONAL, AND INTERNATIONAL VISUAL ARTISTS. THE HUI'S "TEACH THE TEACHERS" PROGRAM ENABLES PROFESSIONAL TEACHING ARTIST TO PASS ALONG TECHNIQUES AND SKILLS THAT CAN BE UTILIZED IN MAUI'S PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOL CLASSROOMS FOR MANY YEARS TO COME. HUI NOEAU'S ART WITH ALOHA PROGRAM ADDRESSES THE NEED TO CONTINUE PRESERVING AND ADVOCATING FOR HAWAIIAN ARTS AND CULTURE FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS BY BRING SOME OF HAWAII'S MOST SKILLED PRACTITIONERS TO HUI NOEAU TO TEACH ONE OR TWO DAY WORKSHOPS AND LEAD FREE DEMOS IN HAWAIIAN ARTS AND CULTURE. HIGH QUALITY FOUNDATION ART CLASSES SERVICE OVER 1,000 ADULTS ANNUALLY. SEQUENTIAL-BASED INSTRUCTION GIVES STUDENTS THE FRAMEWORK FOR DEVELOPING SKILLS IN CERAMICS, DRAWING, FIBER ART, GLASSBLOWING, PRINTMAKING, PHOTOGRAPHY, PAINTING, JEWELRY & METALSMITHING AND HAWAIIAN CULTURAL WORKSHOPS AND DEMONSTRATIONS. THE HUI'S OPEN STUDIO PROGRAM ADVANCES CAREERS FOR OVER 100 COMMUNITY ARTISTS ANNUALLY WHO HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO WORK UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF SKILLED TEACHING ARTISTS AND STUDIO TECHNICIANS OR WORKING INDEPENDENTLY WITH ACCESS TO PROFESSIONAL, WORLD-CLASS ART STUDIOS, EQUIPMENT, AND TOOLS. HUI NOEAU'S VISITING ARTIST PROGRAM FEATURES HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS WITH PRESENTATIONS BY PROFESSIONAL LOCAL, NATIONAL, AND INTERNATIONAL VISUAL ARTISTS. THE HUI'S "TEACH THE TEACHERS" PROGRAM ENABLES PROFESSIONAL TEACHING ARTIST TO PASS ALONG TECHNIQUES AND SKILLS THAT CAN BE UTILIZED IN MAUI'S PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOL CLASSROOMS FOR MANY YEARS TO COME. HUI NOEAU'S ART WITH ALOHA PROGRAM ADDRESSES THE NEED TO CONTINUE PRESERVING AND ADVOCATING FOR HAWAIIAN ARTS AND CULTURE FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS BY BRING SOME OF HAWAII'S MOST SKILLED PRACTITIONERS TO HUI NOEAU TO TEACH ONE OR TWO DAY WORKSHOPS AND LEAD FREE DEMOS IN HAWAIIAN ARTS AND CULTURE.
  2. $461,533 spent. YOUTH PROGRAMS SERVE OVER 4,700 MAUI YOUTH ANNUALLY THROUGH REGULAR HUI YOUTH AND FAMILY PROGRAMS, ART CAMPS, AND ADDITIONAL PROGRAM OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES AND FIELD TRIPS. HUI NO`EAU COLLABORATES WITH COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, SCHOOLS AND EDUCATORS TO SERVE AT-RISK AND SPECIAL NEEDS YOUTH OR THOSE WITHOUT ADEQUATE ARTS EDUCATION FUNDING. THE HUI ALSO OFFERS A ROBUST SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM THAT ENABLES STUDENTS IN NEED OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO PARTICIPATE IN HUI CLASSES, CAMPS, FIELD TRIPS, AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS YEAR ROUND. THE GOALS ARE TO PROVIDE YOUTH WITH MEANINGFUL AND UNIQUE SKILLS, POSITIVE ADULT ROLE MODELS, AND EXPERIENCES THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN CHILDREN'S' LIFELONG ACADEMIC AND SOCIAL SUCCESS.
  3. $283,400 spent. HUI EXHIBITS PROVIDE MEANINGFUL OPPORTUNITIES TO PARTICIPATE IN THE VISUAL ARTS IN A PUBLIC, OPEN SPACE BY OFFERING UP TO EIGHT FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC EXHIBITIONS ANNUALLY. THE PROGRAM HAS ADVANCED CAREERS AND CONTINUES TO DEFINE MAUI'S LOCAL VISUAL ARTS MOVEMENT. EXHIBITS INCLUDE UP TO 6 FREE ACCOMPANYING JUROR OR ARTIST LECTURES, WALK-THROUGHS AND WORKSHOPS ANNUALLY.
  4. HISTORIC PRESERVATION OF THE BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS.
  5. HISTORIC PRESERVATION OF THE BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS.

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 July 1967.

    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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