Punahou School
83% goes to programs $22 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
Punahou School is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Honolulu, Hawaii, registered in 1938, with $157,362,853 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 83% of spending to programs.
1601 Punahou St, Honolulu, HI, 96822 EIN 99-0073523 Since 1938
Revenue (FY2023)
$157.4M
▲ 7.5% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2023)
$145.9M
Net assets
$625.1M
Employees
1,993
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
BProgram efficiency40% of the rating83% to programs · $22 to raise $100
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 Punahou School: 83% to programs · $22 to raise $100 earns a B on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating51 mo reserves · +7% 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 Punahou School: 51 mo reserves · +7% 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 Punahou School: 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 Punahou School: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Punahou school is a primary and secondary school that is recognized for its academic excellence, athletics, and extracurricular activities for more than 3,750 students in grades k-12.
What they do
Summer school offers a wide variety of academic, enrichment, and transitional programs. at the junior school level (grades k-8), most summer courses are open to all students, including those from our local community, the u.s. mainland, and abroad. academy summer courses are typically credit-bearing and are only open to current or incoming punahou students. the academy courses offered cover a variety of academic subjects, as well as sports and the arts.
Co-curricular and other programs provide opportunities for growth and development beyond the classroom and regular school day. co-curricular programs include music, dance, theatre, tennis, and punahou aquatics. student activities range from special interest clubs, holoku pageant, speech and debate, to robotics. these co-curricular and other programs allow students to deeply engage in learning through courses ranging from recreation and exploration to active inquiry, reflection, and the progressive development of advanced skills and techniques. the athletics program provides students with the opportunity to build and develop values, qualities, and skills that are an essential part of the punahou experience. over 1,700 students in grades 7-12 participate in one of the 21 sports programs offered through approximately 140 teams. punahou is a member of the hawaii high school athletic association (hhsaa) and the inter-scholastic league of honolulu (ilh). for many students, punahou becomes more than just a school; it serves as a community, a place which provides a large part of their total environment.
Contact & location
- Address
- 1601 Punahou St, Honolulu, HI, 96822
- City
- Honolulu
- State
- Hawaii
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Elementary & Secondary Schools
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $120.5M (FY2013) to $157.4M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $66.2MNet assets $625.1M
Operating margin
7.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$691.3M
Total liabilities
$66.2M
Net assets
$625.1M
Salaries & benefits
$97.0M
67% of expenses
Board members
16
16 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $157,362,853▲7.5% | $145,910,071▲4.7% | $625,083,451▲9.7% | $691,291,288▲7.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $146,373,981▲2.3% | $139,414,869▲10.5% | $569,854,701▲6.0% | $644,434,222▲3.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $143,107,481▲17.1% | $126,208,239▼24.5% | $537,590,300▼4.0% | $624,153,689▼6.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $122,251,506▼0.3% | $167,104,735▲31.4% | $559,929,409▲15.5% | $664,536,262▲21.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $122,666,099▼4.6% | $127,139,542▲4.3% | $484,918,089▲10.3% | $545,732,654▲7.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $128,568,177▲5.8% | $121,895,905▲4.0% | $439,746,592▲2.9% | $506,477,883▲6.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $121,573,272▼5.0% | $117,204,068▲5.3% | $427,166,963▲3.3% | $473,773,839▲3.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $128,035,800▲9.8% | $111,272,618▲6.7% | $413,565,414▲7.5% | $458,517,453▲6.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $116,578,217▲5.9% | $104,325,350▲1.6% | $384,609,124▲2.9% | $430,767,697▲4.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $110,048,638▼8.7% | $102,689,992▲2.7% | $373,714,651▲3.2% | $413,217,900▲3.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $120,500,261 | $99,989,091▲3.1% | $362,293,647▲11.1% | $400,493,894▲8.6% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $96,966,601▲3.9% | $326,169,746▲3.6% | $368,768,617▲1.6% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $93,312,580▲3.0% | $314,840,456▼0.4% | $363,001,588▼0.2% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $90,581,535▲4.5% | $316,161,264▲9.8% | $363,662,293▲9.1% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $86,701,317 | $288,009,206 | $333,390,084 | 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: Michael E Latham — $591,629 (0.41% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael E Latham | President | 40 | $591,629 |
| Sunny Donenfeld | Vp - Finance Ops and Treasurer | 40 | $417,986 |
| Noelehua Ll Archambault | Vp - Inst. Advancement | 40 | $260,010 |
| Raquel Kelly Hicks | Chief Human Resource Officer | 40 | $229,924 |
| Todd Chow-hoy | Principal - Junior School | 40 | $225,654 |
| Maile Uohara | Dir. - Enrollment Mgmt | 40 | $224,183 |
| Gustavo Carrera | Principal - Academy | 40 | $223,483 |
| Denise Sa Hoke | Asst Treasurer & Controller | 40 | $211,134 |
| Shigehiro Minami | Chief Info Technology Officer | 40 | $210,673 |
| Robert Gelber | Director - Communications | 40 | $204,777 |
| James Kakos | Assoc. Principal - K-12 Student Life | 40 | $192,702 |
| Ann Teranishi | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Constance Lau | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Deborah Berger | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Dr Douglas Kwock | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Duane Kurisu | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Emily Reber Porter | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Ethan Abbott | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Gregory Dickhens | Trustee | 1 | — |
| John Morgan | Trustee | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Albert C Kobayashi Inc | Construction | $1,280,333 |
| Applied Surfacing Technology | Construction | $941,494 |
| Alakai Mechanical Corporation | Air Conditioning Maintenance | $586,232 |
| Inspired Play LLC | Construction | $474,174 |
| Cambridge Associates | Investment Advisors | $465,419 |
Grants received · $12.0M total
82 grants to Punahou School totaling $12.0M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Endowment Foundation | Educational | 2024 | $75,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $57,694 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $50,000 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Education | 2024 | $30,000 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Education | 2024 | $25,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $16,799 |
| The New York Community Trust | For program support. | 2024 | $10,000 |
| The New York Community Trust | For program support. | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Education | 2024 | $8,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $463,509 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2023 | $136,132 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $46,500 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2023 | $40,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $37,080 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Religion | 2023 | $29,509 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Punahou School a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Punahou School is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 99-0073523, based in Honolulu, Hawaii. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Punahou School's EIN?
- Punahou School's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 99-0073523.
- How much revenue does Punahou School report?
- Punahou School reported $157,362,853 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Punahou School's spending goes to programs?
- Punahou School spends about 83% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Punahou School have?
- CharityIndex grades Punahou School A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Punahou School's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Punahou School's latest Form 990 is $591,629, paid to Michael E Latham (President).
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Data for Punahou School (EIN 99-0073523) 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.