Hawaii Literacy Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Declining revenue
Hawaii Literacy Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Honolulu, Hawaii, registered in 1973, with $1,005,173 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
245 N Kukui St Ste 202, Honolulu, HI, 96817 EIN 23-7198698 Since 1973
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.0M
▲ 29.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$890K
Net assets
$83K
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.
C+
—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 Hawaii Literacy Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating1 mo reserves · +11% 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 Literacy Inc: 1 mo reserves · +11% margin earns a C+ 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 Hawaii Literacy Inc— 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 Hawaii Literacy Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $358K (FY2013) to $1.0M (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $64KNet assets $83K
Operating margin
11.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$147K
Total liabilities
$64K
Net assets
$83K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,005,173▲29.6% | $889,855▼5.8% | $82,737▲354% | $146,651▲26.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $775,692▼14.7% | $944,745▼27.8% | -$32,581▼124% | $116,090▼49.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $909,133▼23.9% | $1,309,210▲28.7% | $136,472▼74.9% | $230,181▼64.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,194,889▲25.7% | $1,017,621▲4.7% | $544,194▲42.4% | $642,021▲6.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $950,580▲13.2% | $972,001▲36.2% | $382,142▼2.3% | $604,214▲23.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $839,563▲5.4% | $713,731▲14.6% | $391,016▲53.8% | $491,269▲42.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $796,715▲113% | $622,812▲77.0% | $254,249▲143% | $345,435▲49.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $374,419▲4.6% | $351,824▼1.0% | $104,421▲27.6% | $231,588▲81.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $357,811 | $355,212▲3.8% | $81,826▲3.3% | $127,691▲3.6% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $342,087▼8.6% | $79,227▲5.4% | $123,266▲0.1% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $374,308▲6.7% | $75,159▼1.3% | $123,184▼9.3% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $350,790 | $76,130 | $135,824 | 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 · $101K total
4 grants to Hawaii Literacy Inc totaling $101K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local Initiatives Support Corporation | See part iv | 2023 | $49,500 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2023 | $20,000 |
| South Dakota Community Foundation | Community welfare and betterment | 2020 | $25,000 |
| Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation | Multiple grants for multiple purposes | 2018 | $6,486 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Hawaii Literacy Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Hawaii Literacy Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 23-7198698, based in Honolulu, Hawaii. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Hawaii Literacy Inc's EIN?
- Hawaii Literacy Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 23-7198698.
- How much revenue does Hawaii Literacy Inc report?
- Hawaii Literacy Inc reported $1,005,173 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Hawaii Literacy Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Hawaii Literacy Inc C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Hawaii Literacy Inc (EIN 23-7198698) 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.