East Hawaii Cultural Council
To be an inclusive platform for culture and the arts. Through visual and performing arts and education, we give voice to our diverse communities and provide a forum …
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Our first pillar is our gallery program, through which we offer provocative and thoughtful exhibitions that represent artists from the Big Island and beyond, giving voice to underrepresented groups such as Native Hawaiians, women, and the LGBTQ community. One recent example is "Ho'okupu," an exhibit featuring gifts given by indigenous peoples around the world to the Protectors of Mauna Kea. "Current Events" paired work by photographers with mounds of plastic from the ocean and looped showings of the movie "Albatross," demonstrating the environmental impact of ocean debris. Exhibitions are complemented by lecture series and artists talks, made available on YouTube to enhance ease of access. Our second pillar is our art education program, which focuses primarily on youth. We offer …
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Mission
To be an inclusive platform for culture and the arts. Through visual and performing arts and education, we give voice to our diverse communities and provide a forum for inquiry into their experiences and histories.
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· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, East Hawaii Cultural Council has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 99% of the 133,127 arts & culture charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- Established in 1967, it predates 84% of the arts & culture charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyEast Hawaii Cultural Council is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Hilo, HI, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1967 and has been operating for 59 years. Its EIN is 990192768. 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 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $377K in annual revenue. 49 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
East Hawaii Cultural Council's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 990192768. 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.
East Hawaii Cultural Council has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 78% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.
East Hawaii Cultural Council is located in Hilo, HI, United States. The organization was established in 1967 and has been active for 59 years.
Based on official tax filings, East Hawaii Cultural Council has $377K in annual revenue. It allocates 78% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 76% for arts & culture charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
East Hawaii Cultural Council is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $377K in annual revenue. The organization has 49 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for East Hawaii Cultural Council. 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, East Hawaii Cultural Council 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 78% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 76%). 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.
Our first pillar is our gallery program, through which we offer provocative and thoughtful exhibitions that represent artists from the Big Island and beyond, giving voice to underrepresented groups such as Native Hawaiians, women, and the LGBTQ community. One recent example is "Ho'okupu," an exhibit featuring gifts given by indigenous peoples around the world to the Protectors of Mauna Kea. "Current Events" paired work by photographers with mounds of plastic from the ocean and looped showings of the movie "Albatross," demonstrating the environmental impact of ocean debris. Exhibitions are complemented by lecture series and artists talks, made available on YouTube to enhance ease of access. Our second pillar is our... East Hawaii Cultural Council is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1967.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 78% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 76%. Its annual revenue of $377K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to East Hawaii Cultural Council are generally tax-deductible in the United States. East Hawaii Cultural Council is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 990192768, 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.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
EAST HAWAII CULTURAL COUNCIL is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (15)
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Sources and verification
- 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 - 49 disclosed in the public registry.
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What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 49 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1967
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about East Hawaii Cultural Council
- What is East Hawaii Cultural Council?
- East Hawaii Cultural Council is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Hilo, United States. Our first pillar is our gallery program, through which we offer provocative and thoughtful exhibitions that represent artists from the Big Island and beyond, giving voice to underrepresented groups such as Native Hawaiians, women, and the LGBTQ community. One recent example is "Ho'okupu," an exhibit featuring gifts given by indigenous peoples around the world to the Protectors of Mauna Kea. "Current Events" paired work by photographers with mounds of plastic from the ocean and looped showings of the movie "Albatross," demonstrating the environmental impact of ocean debris. Exhibitions are complemented by lecture series and artists talks, made available on YouTube to enhance ease of access. Our second pillar is our art education program, which focuses primarily on youth. We offer fall and summer day camps, free outdoor Saturday afternoon activities for families, after-school classes, pop-up workshops, take-home art kits paired with instructional YouTube videos, an annual island-wide art exhibition for all island children, a mentoring program for high school students, and collaborative efforts with other museums and institutions. Art instruction covers such diverse subjects as Japanese fish printing, photography, making art with 3D printers, beginning and advanced level ceramics, and bookmaking. Some classes are open to adults as well. A print studio is under construction. Our third pillar is our performing arts program. This consists of an intimate black-box theatre which (although restricted by the pandemic) features in-house drama and music and partner and independent productions. We also have a mobile, outdoor theatre which can travel to residential facilities for the elderly and disabled, schools, parks, and community center to offer "culture on demand." We also have a world music program that offers instruction in Javanese gamelan, Sundanese angklung, and Japanese koto.
- When was East Hawaii Cultural Council founded?
- East Hawaii Cultural Council was founded in 1967.
- Who leads East Hawaii Cultural Council?
- Doug Carey serves as Treasurer.
- Where is East Hawaii Cultural Council located?
- Headquartered in Hilo, HI, United States.
- What is East Hawaii Cultural Council's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 78% of expenses go to program services.
- Is East Hawaii Cultural Council trustworthy?
- East Hawaii Cultural Council has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 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 East Hawaii Cultural Council's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 990192768.
- What is East Hawaii Cultural Council's website?
- http://ehcc.org