Chaminade University of Honolulu is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Honolulu, Hawaii, registered in 1989, with $89,549,283 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 87% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2024)
$89.5M
▲ 4.6% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$85.5M
Net assets
$120.2M
Employees
1,026
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. For Chaminade University of Honolulu: 87% to programs · $6 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Chaminade University of Honolulu: 17 mo reserves · +4% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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. For Chaminade University of Honolulu: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Chaminade University of Honolulu: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Chaminade university offers its students an education in a collaborative learning environment that prepares them for life, work and service. guided by its catholic, marianist and liberal arts educational traditions, chaminade encourages the development of moral character, personal competencies, and a commitment to build a just and peaceful society. the university offeres both the civic and church communities of the pacific region its academic and intellectual resources in the pursuit of common aims.
Auxiliary enterprises at chaminade include a 300 student residence hall program; dining services featuring the silversword cafe and courtyard pod market; ncaa pacific west conference division ii athletic program annually hosting the maui jim invitational basketball tournament; campus bookstore.
Revenue grew from $59.1M (FY2013) to $89.5M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
4.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$152.4M
Total liabilities
$32.2M
Net assets
$120.2M
Salaries & benefits
$37.7M
44% of expenses
Board members
24
23 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $89,549,283▲4.6% | $85,547,268▲2.2% | $120,221,821▲6.9% | $152,382,946▲3.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $85,576,043▲15.5% | $83,727,370▲11.2% | $112,462,709▲28.7% | $146,826,287▲19.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $74,102,364▼5.4% | $75,273,612▲5.3% | $87,411,120▲3.3% | $123,315,698▲6.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $78,361,559▲7.2% | $71,455,767▲7.0% | $84,598,880▲1.7% | $116,268,007▲3.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $73,103,694▲13.2% | $66,755,153▲2.7% | $83,182,137▲16.3% | $112,004,355▲8.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $64,562,356▼2.9% | $64,978,345▲3.3% | $71,536,682▲0.1% | $103,384,806▲2.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $66,520,413▲2.2% | $62,892,557▲0.9% | $71,477,315▲3.4% | $100,777,936▲2.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $65,075,437▲3.6% | $62,330,513▲3.7% | $69,146,466▲5.4% | $97,924,135▲1.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $62,801,742▼2.6% | $60,104,265▼1.9% | $65,606,487▲6.9% | $96,453,467▲4.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $64,478,457▲7.7% | $61,277,758▲4.9% | $61,380,958▲5.6% | $92,290,203▲24.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $59,891,556▲1.4% | $58,430,135▲1.3% | $58,108,948▲2.4% | $74,176,645▼3.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $59,061,986 | $57,703,739▲4.3% | $56,759,689▲5.1% | $76,594,953▲2.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $55,300,782▲5.2% | $54,008,840▲2.8% | $74,456,246▲3.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $52,583,164▲10.7% | $52,532,987▲6.4% | $71,691,840▲1.5% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $47,501,055▲11.0% | $49,390,557▲9.3% | $70,610,423▲1.7% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $42,812,323 | $45,175,042 | $69,431,563 | 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.
Highest-paid: L Babington — $518,717 (0.61% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| L Babington | President/ex Officio | 40 | $518,717 |
| D Fryxell | Dean | 40 | $362,899 |
| L Askildson | Provost & Senior Vp For Ac | 40 | $272,033 |
| A Halston | Associate Professor | 40 | $247,631 |
| K Treece | Director & Professor | 40 | $231,089 |
| D Iwamoto | Assoc Professor & Director | 40 | $226,850 |
| L Ramocki | Dean | 40 | $224,820 |
| A Kaanoi | Vp Finance & Facilities | 40 | $211,573 |
| H Chun | Director & Professor | 40 | $192,843 |
| J Creech | Vp For Enrollment Manageme | 40 | $184,998 |
| A Jerome | Vp Student Affairs | 40 | $173,840 |
| L Furuta | Vp Communications & Market | 40 | $163,272 |
| D Carter | Ex Officio/faculty Senate | 40 | $158,386 |
| J Higashi | Vp Advancement | 40 | $153,815 |
| M Yamasaki | Faculty Senate/professor | 40 | $118,399 |
| C Wright | Former President of Facult | 40 | $111,202 |
| A Tanaka | Regent | 0.3 | — |
| C Gayagas | Ex Officio | 0.3 | — |
| C Wilson | Regent | 0.3 | — |
| D Underriner | Regent | 0.3 | — |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Aramark Services Inc | Food Services | $1,541,173 |
| Us Bank Trust N A | Financial Services | $1,375,530 |
| Allied Universal Security Svcs | Security Services | $618,814 |
| Edward Enterprises Inc | Printing Services | $576,229 |
| Ellucian LLC | Education | $506,137 |
56 grants to Chaminade University of Honolulu totaling $21.5M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
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Data for Chaminade University of Honolulu (EIN 99-0272261) 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.