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Aha Kane-Foundation for the Advancement of Native Hawaiian Mal

Strengthen native hawaiian community through nurturing & perpetuating traditional male roles/responsibilities, contributing to their physical,mental,spiritual & social well-being and their families.

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Education Honolulu, HI EIN: 270502942 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
74/100 · methodology

About Aha Kane-Foundation for the Advancement of Native Hawaiian Mal

Aha kane pivoted to address the needs and desires of the community during a time of uncertainty from COVID-19. Aha kane focused on healing the family. Aha kane partnered and collaborated with community gatekeepers and community organizations to provide lectures, panel discussions, demonstrations, workshops and classes on zoom and social media to reach the broader population that was living through a government-imposed lockdown. Aha ohana virtual was composed of kane, wahine, mahu, kupuna, opio, and keiki. Aha ohana virtual groups acknowledged the foundation of a thriving family to have healthy communication, strong relationships, and a sense of identity that positively influences the social determinants of health and well-being among all members. Together as one ohana and through the extension of …

Founded
Headquarters
Honolulu, HI
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
B90
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2009

Mission

Strengthen native hawaiian community through nurturing & perpetuating traditional male roles/responsibilities, contributing to their physical,mental,spiritual & social well-being and their families.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B90
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 91%
Peer average: 74%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 12.83%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 74
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 12.1% of total expenses ($68,950 of $571,539).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.91
Program$0.91
91% to programs beats the peer average (74%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Aha Kane-Foundation for the Advancement of Native Hawaiian Mal has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • It is one of the better-documented education charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Aha Kane-Foundation for the Advancement of Native Hawaiian Mal is a registered education nonprofit based in Honolulu, HI, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2009 and has been operating for 17 years. Its EIN is 270502942. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 74/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $537K in annual revenue. 37 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Aha Kane-Foundation for the Advancement of Native Hawaiian Mal's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 270502942. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Aha Kane-Foundation for the Advancement of Native Hawaiian Mal has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 74 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 90% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.

Aha Kane-Foundation for the Advancement of Native Hawaiian Mal is located in Honolulu, HI, United States. The organization was established in 2009 and has been active for 17 years.

Based on official tax filings, Aha Kane-Foundation for the Advancement of Native Hawaiian Mal has $537K in annual revenue. It allocates 90% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 74% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Aha Kane-Foundation for the Advancement of Native Hawaiian Mal is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $537K in annual revenue. The organization has 37 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Aha Kane-Foundation for the Advancement of Native Hawaiian Mal. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, Aha Kane-Foundation for the Advancement of Native Hawaiian Mal holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 90% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 74%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Aha kane pivoted to address the needs and desires of the community during a time of uncertainty from COVID-19. Aha kane focused on healing the family. Aha kane partnered and collaborated with community gatekeepers and community organizations to provide lectures, panel discussions, demonstrations, workshops and classes on zoom and social media to reach the broader population that was living through a government-imposed lockdown. Aha ohana virtual was composed of kane, wahine, mahu, kupuna, opio, and keiki. Aha ohana virtual groups acknowledged the foundation of a thriving family to have healthy communication, strong relationships, and a sense of identity that positively influences the social determinants of health and well-being among all... Aha Kane-Foundation for the Advancement of Native Hawaiian Mal is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2009.

Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 90% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 74%. Its annual revenue of $537K is below the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to Aha Kane-Foundation for the Advancement of Native Hawaiian Mal are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Aha Kane-Foundation for the Advancement of Native Hawaiian Mal is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 270502942, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
91% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
6

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

UM
Umi G••••• K••
President

Officers & trustees (12)

Source: Public filings

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.9M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education this charity 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,127
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,249
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 37 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 37 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2009
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Aha Kane-Foundation for the Advancement of Native Hawaiian Mal

What is Aha Kane-Foundation for the Advancement of Native Hawaiian Mal?
Aha Kane-Foundation for the Advancement of Native Hawaiian Mal is a education publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Honolulu, United States. Aha kane pivoted to address the needs and desires of the community during a time of uncertainty from COVID-19. Aha kane focused on healing the family. Aha kane partnered and collaborated with community gatekeepers and community organizations to provide lectures, panel discussions, demonstrations, workshops and classes on zoom and social media to reach the broader population that was living through a government-imposed lockdown. Aha ohana virtual was composed of kane, wahine, mahu, kupuna, opio, and keiki. Aha ohana virtual groups acknowledged the foundation of a thriving family to have healthy communication, strong relationships, and a sense of identity that positively influences the social determinants of health and well-being among all members. Together as one ohana and through the extension of partnerships aha kane provided instruction on various topics related to health, language, economics, housing, kupuna, and veteran affairs through social media and various virtual platforms. As restrictions retracted, aha kane developed in person workshops targeting the youth by developing a summer program to help the youth reconnect with the land and hawaiian healing practices.
When was Aha Kane-Foundation for the Advancement of Native Hawaiian Mal founded?
Aha Kane-Foundation for the Advancement of Native Hawaiian Mal was founded in 2009.
Who leads Aha Kane-Foundation for the Advancement of Native Hawaiian Mal?
Umi Gordon Kai serves as President.
Where is Aha Kane-Foundation for the Advancement of Native Hawaiian Mal located?
Headquartered in Honolulu, HI, United States.
What is Aha Kane-Foundation for the Advancement of Native Hawaiian Mal's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 91% of expenses go to program services.
Is Aha Kane-Foundation for the Advancement of Native Hawaiian Mal trustworthy?
Aha Kane-Foundation for the Advancement of Native Hawaiian Mal has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Aha Kane-Foundation for the Advancement of Native Hawaiian Mal's registration number?
IRS EIN: 270502942.
What is Aha Kane-Foundation for the Advancement of Native Hawaiian Mal's website?
http://www.ahakane.org