Arts & Sciences Center
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Arts & Sciences Center is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Pahoa, Hawaii, registered in 2005, with $838,506 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 2091, Pahoa, HI, 96778 EIN 51-0447372 Since 2005
Revenue (FY2024)
$839K
▲ 52.4% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$558K
Net assets
$1.8M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Arts & Sciences Center— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating38 mo reserves · +33% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Arts & Sciences Center: 38 mo reserves · +33% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Arts & Sciences Center— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Arts & Sciences Center: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 2091, Pahoa, HI, 96778
- City
- Pahoa
- State
- Hawaii
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Alliances, Advocacy & Professional Societies
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $282K (FY2014) to $839K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $1.1MNet assets $1.8M
Operating margin
33.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.9M
Total liabilities
$1.1M
Net assets
$1.8M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $838,506▲52.4% | $557,672▲38.9% | $1,753,655▲19.1% | $2,900,323▲29.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $550,038▲22.2% | $401,620▲39.5% | $1,472,821▲11.2% | $2,242,322▲9.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $450,293▼10.6% | $287,889▼3.2% | $1,324,403▲14.0% | $2,041,319▼0.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $503,577▲2.6% | $297,348▲22.1% | $1,161,999▲21.6% | $2,056,061▼0.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $490,732▲55.3% | $243,528▲11.1% | $955,770▲34.9% | $2,073,932▲1.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $315,977▲25.2% | $219,242▼0.4% | $708,566▲15.8% | $2,050,624▼0.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $252,318▼0.6% | $220,208▲2.4% | $611,831▲5.5% | $2,069,205▼3.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $253,888▲9.9% | $215,027▲20.6% | $579,721▲7.2% | $2,147,899▼4.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $231,049▼5.6% | $178,247▼8.8% | $540,860▲10.8% | $2,242,960▲11.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $244,725▼13.2% | $195,535▼12.0% | $488,058▲11.2% | $2,008,400▼2.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $281,807 | $222,271▲33.5% | $438,868▲54.2% | $2,050,839▼0.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $166,518▼7.3% | $284,556▲20.9% | $2,068,627▲4.0% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $179,615▼1.2% | $235,456▲50.0% | $1,988,340▼3.5% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $181,783 | $156,948 | $2,061,126 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $207K total
7 grants to Arts & Sciences Center totaling $207K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Hospital Assn Inc | Sponsorship | 2022 | $6,775 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2021 | $30,000 |
| The Albertsons Companies Foundation | Hunger | 2021 | $30,000 |
| The Albertsons Companies Foundation | Hunger | 2021 | $30,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2020 | $30,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2020 | $30,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2019 | $50,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Arts & Sciences Center a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Arts & Sciences Center is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 51-0447372, based in Pahoa, Hawaii. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Arts & Sciences Center's EIN?
- Arts & Sciences Center's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 51-0447372.
- How much revenue does Arts & Sciences Center report?
- Arts & Sciences Center reported $838,506 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Arts & Sciences Center have?
- CharityIndex grades Arts & Sciences Center B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Arts & Sciences Center (EIN 51-0447372) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.