Hawaii Dental Service
501(c)(4)
95% goes to programs Strong reserves
Hawaii Dental Service is a 501(c)(4) organization based in Honolulu, Hawaii, registered in 1964, with $263,651,503 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A+, and it directs about 95% of spending to programs.
900 Fort St Mall Ste1900, Honolulu, HI, 96813 EIN 99-0107971 Since 1964
Revenue (FY2023)
$263.7M
▲ 4.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$237.0M
Net assets
$366.1M
Employees
159
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A+
A+Program efficiency40% of the rating95% to programs
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 Hawaii Dental Service: 95% to programs earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating19 mo reserves · +10% 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 Hawaii Dental Service: 19 mo reserves · +10% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
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 Hawaii Dental Service: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 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 Hawaii Dental Service: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Promote betterment of medical & dental health of the public for the general welfare of the community
What they do
Managing the dental benefits of eligible beneficiaries covered by the state of hawaii med-quest program.
Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $207.2M (FY2013) to $263.7M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $34.3MNet assets $366.1M
Operating margin
10.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$400.4M
Total liabilities
$34.3M
Net assets
$366.1M
Salaries & benefits
$14.8M
6% of expenses
Board members
14
9 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $263,651,503▲4.5% | $236,974,466▲2.3% | $366,112,321▲16.8% | $400,402,813▲12.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $252,385,095▼1.2% | $231,667,639▼0.1% | $313,477,342▼1.8% | $357,056,921▼0.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $255,479,645▲11.3% | $231,824,124▲9.1% | $319,204,205▲12.7% | $358,953,785▲8.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $229,570,301▼8.0% | $212,464,824▼7.6% | $283,122,791▲9.5% | $332,374,443▲15.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $249,494,803▲3.1% | $229,918,668▲4.0% | $258,642,386▲15.9% | $288,748,368▲16.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $242,085,810▲3.3% | $221,026,356▲0.8% | $223,074,337▲1.6% | $247,892,494▲2.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $234,347,541▲5.2% | $219,216,149▲5.1% | $219,597,217▲14.3% | $240,911,420▲12.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $222,740,181▲2.5% | $208,602,903▲2.2% | $192,074,806▲8.7% | $214,400,676▲3.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $217,359,920▲5.7% | $204,038,345▲7.0% | $176,673,581▲6.1% | $207,714,620▲5.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $205,647,482▼0.7% | $190,764,607▲5.1% | $166,494,358▲8.0% | $196,655,246▲11.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $207,195,818 | $181,498,893▲3.5% | $154,139,450▲16.7% | $176,648,172▲13.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $175,379,497▼2.1% | $132,128,269▲14.0% | $155,904,958▲8.0% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $179,123,998▲4.2% | $115,880,047▲2.0% | $144,353,905▲9.3% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $171,901,381 | $113,659,286 | $132,075,695 | 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.
Leadership & compensation (FY2023)
Highest-paid: Diane Sl Paloma Phd — $538,363 (0.23% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diane Sl Paloma Phd | President & Ceo | 40 | $538,363 |
| Minna-mari Lehti | Secretary & Coo | 40 | $363,442 |
| Quin Ogawa | Treasurer & Cfo | 40 | $285,853 |
| Colbert Seto | Assistant Secretary & Cio | 40 | $262,274 |
| Elaine Fujiwara | Cco | 40 | $233,331 |
| Patti Garrett | Former Assistant Secretary | 40 | $217,568 |
| Clesson Pang | Director of Underwriting | 40 | $208,300 |
| Roque Aranador | Director of Information Technology | 40 | $194,889 |
| Michael Orozco | Director of Marketing | 40 | $185,576 |
| Chad Yano | Director of Information Sy | 40 | $182,675 |
| Gwyn Hirasa | Director of Operations | 40 | $178,252 |
| Jan Iga | Director of Hr | 40 | $168,070 |
| Cara Numasaki | Former Interim Cfo/ Treasurer | 40 | $164,835 |
| Christie Fejeran | Director of Government Programs | 40 | $157,687 |
| Ryan Kadooka | Database Admin | 40 | $138,995 |
| Allison P Tran Dds | Director | 1 | — |
| Charles R Sugiyama Dds | Vice Chair | 1 | — |
| David K Todani | Director | 1 | — |
| Emi Eno Orikasa Dds | President | 1 | — |
| Emmit A Kane | Vice Chair | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Community Case Management Corporation | Care Coordination | $1,091,000 |
| High Tech Hui LLC | Project Management | $484,219 |
| Neuraflash LLC | System Consulting Services | $392,738 |
| Accuity LLP | Audit and Tax Preparation | $345,131 |
| Compass Consulting Group Inc | Broker | $309,566 |
Grants made · $2.1M in FY2023
33 grants totaling $2.1M in FY2023 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by Hawaii Dental Service →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii Dental Service Foundation | Support organization mission | $497,000 |
| American National Red Cross | Support for community services for maui relief efforts provided by the non-profit organization | $180,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Support for community services for maui relief efforts provided by the non-profit organization and bring joy holiday sponsorship | $155,000 |
| Hawaii Community Foundation | Support for community services for maui relief efforts provided by the non-profit organization | $150,250 |
| Hawaii Chamber of Commerce Foundation | Support for community services for maui relief efforts provided by the non-profit organization | $150,000 |
| Maui Food Bank Inc | Support for community services for maui relief efforts provided by the non-profit organization | $150,000 |
| Maui United Way Inc | Support for community services for maui relief efforts provided by the non-profit organization | $150,000 |
| Hawaii Dental Association Foundation Inc | Support for community services for maui relief efforts provided by the non-profit organization and give kids a smile gala sponsorship | $110,000 |
| Susannah Wesley Community Center | Support for community services provided by the non-profit organization | $50,200 |
| Kids Hurt Too Hawaii | Support for community services provided by the non-profit organization and healing young hearts gala sponsorship | $50,000 |
| United Cerebral Palsy Assn of Hawaii | Support for community services provided by the non-profit organization | $50,000 |
| Make Lemonade Project | The royal order ball - puolo sponsorship | $50,000 |
| Council For Native Hawaiian Advancement | 22nd annual native hawaiian convention - maui kokua sponsorship | $30,000 |
| Hawaii Foodbank | Support for community services provided by the non-profit organization | $25,980 |
| Kapiolani Health Foundation | Support for community services provided by the non-profit organization | $25,250 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Hawaii Dental Service a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Hawaii Dental Service is a 501(c)(4) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 99-0107971, based in Honolulu, Hawaii.
- What is Hawaii Dental Service's EIN?
- Hawaii Dental Service's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 99-0107971.
- How much revenue does Hawaii Dental Service report?
- Hawaii Dental Service reported $263,651,503 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Hawaii Dental Service's spending goes to programs?
- Hawaii Dental Service spends about 95% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Hawaii Dental Service have?
- CharityIndex grades Hawaii Dental Service A+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Hawaii Dental Service's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Hawaii Dental Service's latest Form 990 is $538,363, paid to Diane Sl Paloma Phd (President & Ceo).
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Data for Hawaii Dental Service (EIN 99-0107971) 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.