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American Judicature Society

The mission of the American Judicature Society (AJS) is to secure and promote an independent and qualified judiciary and a fair system of justice. AJS is the only …

Honolulu, HI EIN 472942536 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About American Judicature Society

Sidebar Program. AJS sponsors an annual event, called the Sidebar Program, which offers a unique opportunity to observe a moderated discussion of issues and challenges faced by young attorneys, as analyzed by a panel of distinguished judges. The Sidebar Program promotes networking and small-group discussions with the judges. Summer associates and young lawyers are encouraged to participate in this informative program.

Founded
Headquarters
Honolulu, HI
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2015

Mission

The mission of the American Judicature Society (AJS) is to secure and promote an independent and qualified judiciary and a fair system of justice. AJS is the only non-profit in Hawaii with this singular mission and it is not affiliated with any government entity or professional organization. It approaches issues in an objective, fact-based, and non-partisan manner which is important to stem the loss of faith and basic knowledge of the judicial branch of government, a foundational pillar of the U.S. democracy.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
General nonprofit

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar charities in United States
Program spending This charity: 10%
Peer average: 35%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 1.13%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 89

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

Program expenses$0.10 ($67,502)

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

American Judicature Society is a registered nonprofit based in Honolulu, HI, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2014 and has been operating for 12 years. Its EIN is 472942536. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $194K in annual revenue. 110 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

American Judicature Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. 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 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for charities in United States is 89/100.

American Judicature Society is located in Honolulu, HI, United States. The organization was established in 2014 and has been active for 12 years.

Based on official tax filings, American Judicature Society has $194K in annual revenue. It allocates 10% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 35% for charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

No red flags have been detected for American Judicature Society. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

American Judicature Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 10% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 35%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Sidebar Program. AJS sponsors an annual event, called the Sidebar Program, which offers a unique opportunity to observe a moderated discussion of issues and challenges faced by young attorneys, as analyzed by a panel of distinguished judges. The Sidebar Program promotes networking and small-group discussions with the judges. Summer associates and young lawyers are encouraged to participate in this informative program. American Judicature Society is registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2014.

Yes, donations to American Judicature Society are generally tax-deductible in the United States. American Judicature Society is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 472942536, 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.

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Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
10% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

LA
Lawrence Okinaga
Chair

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AL
Albert K••••
Director
AV
Aviam S•••••
Director
BA
Barbara T•••••
Director
BJ
BJ K••••••••
Director
BR
Brian K•••
Director
CA
Calvert C••••••••
Director
CA
Camille N•••••
Director
CA
Carol M•••••••
Director
CO
Colin M•••
Director
CO
Colleen H••••
Assistant Treasurer
DA
Daniel P••••••
Assistant Secretary
DA
David L••••
Director
DO
Douglas C•••
Director
IV
Ivan L•••••••
Vice Chair
JA
Jan B•••••
Director
J
J M•••••• S••••••••
Director
JO
Jodi Y•
Director
JO
John T•••••
Director
KE
Kenneth M••••••••
Director
LA
Lawrence O••••••
Chair
LI
Lisa B•••
Director
LI
Lisa G•••••
Director
MA
Mark B••••••
Director
MO
Momi C•••••••
Director
NA
Nathan H•••••
Director
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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2022
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Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 110 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified
Programmatic detail
Specific cause areas not yet tagged

Methodology

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Quick facts about American Judicature Society

What is American Judicature Society?
American Judicature Society is a supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Honolulu, United States. Sidebar Program. AJS sponsors an annual event, called the Sidebar Program, which offers a unique opportunity to observe a moderated discussion of issues and challenges faced by young attorneys, as analyzed by a panel of distinguished judges. The Sidebar Program promotes networking and small-group discussions with the judges. Summer associates and young lawyers are encouraged to participate in this informative program.
When was American Judicature Society founded?
American Judicature Society was founded in 2014.
Who leads American Judicature Society?
Lawrence Okinaga serves as Chair.
Where is American Judicature Society located?
Headquartered in Honolulu, United States.
What is American Judicature Society's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 10% of expenses go to program services.
Is American Judicature Society trustworthy?
American Judicature Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 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 American Judicature Society's registration number?
IRS EIN: 472942536.
What is American Judicature Society's website?
http://americanjudicaturesociety.org