Friends of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Friends of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Hawaii National Park, Hawaii, registered in 1998, with $800,874 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
52 1 Crater Rim Drive, Hawaii National Park, HI, 96718 EIN 31-1577169 Since 1998
Revenue (FY2023)
$801K
▼ 37.4% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2023)
$590K
Net assets
$1.0M
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 Friends of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park— 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 rating21 mo reserves · +26% 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 Friends of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: 21 mo reserves · +26% 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 Friends of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park— 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 Friends of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 52 1 Crater Rim Drive, Hawaii National Park, HI, 96718
- State
- Hawaii
- Category
- Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Subcategory
- Museums
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $124K (FY2010) to $801K (FY2023) across 14 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $116KNet assets $1.0M
Operating margin
26.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.1M
Total liabilities
$116K
Net assets
$1.0M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $800,874▼37.4% | $590,403▲3.4% | $1,019,602▲27.1% | $1,135,974▲24.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,279,961▲347% | $571,117▲125% | $802,049▲761% | $916,327▲348% | 990 |
| 2021 | $286,187▼1.1% | $253,807▼18.4% | $93,205▲53.2% | $204,350▲21.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $289,378▼40.2% | $310,945▼38.5% | $60,825▼26.2% | $167,596▲90.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $483,539▲88.4% | $505,558▲44.9% | $82,392▼21.1% | $88,228▼18.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $256,708▼40.2% | $349,013▼2.0% | $104,411▼46.9% | $108,332▼45.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $429,073▼2.3% | $356,168▼14.8% | $196,716▲58.9% | $199,256▲57.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $439,313▲46.2% | $418,127▲44.6% | $123,811▲20.6% | $126,874▲21.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $300,570▲44.1% | $289,144▲46.4% | $102,625▲12.5% | $104,317▲10.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $208,572▲115% | $197,483▲36.2% | $91,199▲13.8% | $94,810▲14.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $96,899▼27.6% | $144,962▲8.5% | $80,110▼37.5% | $82,792▼36.4% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $133,808▼23.7% | $133,550▼11.5% | $128,173▲0.2% | $130,134▼0.3% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $175,429▲41.4% | $150,900▲46.2% | $127,915▲24.2% | $130,544▲26.7% | 990EZ |
| 2010 | $124,028 | $103,232 | $103,020 | $103,043 | 990EZ |
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 · $2.1M total
12 grants to Friends of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park totaling $2.1M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Park Foundation | Protect | 2023 | $225,850 |
| Community Initiatives | Support for materials related to a latrine system at the kahuku-pohue unit of hawai'i volcanoes national park | 2023 | $150,620 |
| Trust For Public Land | Grants | 2022 | $800,000 |
| National Park Foundation | Connect | 2022 | $307,600 |
| National Park Foundation | Connect | 2021 | $145,000 |
| National Park Foundation | Connect | 2021 | $145,000 |
| National Park Foundation | Connect | 2020 | $60,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2020 | $5,250 |
| National Park Foundation | — | 2019 | $176,975 |
| National Park Foundation | — | 2018 | $52,975 |
| National Park Foundation | Connect/engage: ekip hawaii volcanoes | 2017 | $13,000 |
| National Park Foundation | Connect:havo amendment | 2016 | $15,080 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Friends of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Friends of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 31-1577169, based in Hawaii National Park, Hawaii. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Friends of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park's EIN?
- Friends of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 31-1577169.
- How much revenue does Friends of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park report?
- Friends of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park reported $800,874 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Friends of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park have?
- CharityIndex grades Friends of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Friends of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park (EIN 31-1577169) 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.