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Hawaii Pacific University

HAWAII PACIFIC UNIVERSITY IS AN INTERNATIONAL LEARNING COMMUNITY SET IN THE RICH CULTURAL CONTEXT OF HAWAII. STUDENTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD JOIN US FOR AN AMERICAN EDUCATION BUILT …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
72/100 · methodology

About Hawaii Pacific University

Hawaii Pacific University is a education organization based in HONOLULU, United States. Annual revenue: $108.5 million. EIN: 990113930.

Founded
Headquarters
Honolulu, HI
Foundation type
School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii))
NTEE code
B430
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
very-large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1966

Mission

HawaiI pacific university is an international learning community set in the rich cultural context of hawaii. Students from around the world join us for an american education built on a liberal arts foundation. Our innovative undergraduate and graduate programs anticipate the changing needs of the community and prepare our graduates to live, work, and learn as active members of a global society. The university is a co-educational and independent university comprised of three campuses on the island of oahu; the downtown honolulu campus, the windward hawaiI loa campus and the makapuu campus. Graduate and undergraduate programs are offered at the windward hawaiI loa campus and at the honolulu downtown campus. In addition to the three main campuses, the university delivers select degree programs at military installations around oahu.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B430
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 70%
Peer average: 73%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.47%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 72
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)
$0.70
Program$0.70

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Hawaii Pacific University has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 99% of the 88,739 education charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • Established in 1965, it predates 88% of the education charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 74% of the 195,586 education 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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (4 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Hawaii Pacific University is a registered education nonprofit based in Honolulu, HI, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1965 and has been operating for 61 years. Its EIN is 990113930. 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 72/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $127M in annual revenue. 98 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Hawaii Pacific University's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 990113930. 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.

Hawaii Pacific University has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100. 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 72 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.

Hawaii Pacific University is located in Honolulu, HI, United States. The organization was established in 1965 and has been active for 61 years. Its registered address is 1 Aloha Tower Dr, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Hawaii Pacific University has $127M in annual revenue. It allocates 70% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 73% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Hawaii Pacific University is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii)). By size, it is categorized as a very-large organization. It has $127M in annual revenue. The organization has 98 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Hawaii Pacific University. 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, Hawaii Pacific University 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 70% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 73%). 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.

Hawaii Pacific University is a education organization based in HONOLULU, United States. Annual revenue: $108.5 million. EIN: 990113930. Hawaii Pacific University is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1965.

Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 70% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 73%. Its annual revenue of $127M is well above the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to Hawaii Pacific University are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Hawaii Pacific University is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 990113930, 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
$100M-$1B
70% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

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

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
1,375

Leadership

From FY2023 filing

DA
David K•••••••
SVP & CFO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Lassen Community College Celebrates Jackson Rosenthal Heading to Hawaii Pacific University - SierraDailyNews.com
Jun 2026
www.sierradailynews.com
Hawaii Pacific Sharks (Hawaii Pacific University) - Transfermarkt
Jun 2026
www.transfermarkt.com
Hawai‘i Pacific University set to add women's flag football program - Aloha State Daily
May 2026
alohastatedaily.com
Hawaii Pacific Uni­versity 1st in state to add women's flag football as col­le­giate sport - Spectrum News
May 2026
spectrumlocalnews.com
Ramona’s Cavaness commits to play Division II soccer at Hawaii Pacific University - San Diego Union-Tribune
May 2026
www.sandiegouniontribune.com
Hawai’i Pacific University announces hiring of new provost - KLAS 8 News Now
Apr 2026
www.8newsnow.com
Hawaii Pacific University names longtime higher ed leader as provost - The Business Journals
Apr 2026
www.bizjournals.com
A&T Solidifies Strong Victory at Hawaii Pacific - University of Oregon Athletics
Mar 2026
goducks.com
What to know about Hawaii Pacific University, Oregon acrobatics and tumbling’s sixth opponent - Daily Emerald
Mar 2026
dailyemerald.com
Hawaii Pacific hoops unable to hold on against Saint Martin's in return to NCAAs - Spectrum News
Mar 2026
spectrumlocalnews.com
Form filed
$126.6M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$132.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$108.5M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$102.7M 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 133,128
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, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
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 2023 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 98 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

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 · FY2023 on record
  • Named leadership · 98 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 · 1965
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Hawaii Pacific University

What is Hawaii Pacific University?
Hawaii Pacific University is a education school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Honolulu, United States. Hawaii Pacific University is a education organization based in HONOLULU, United States. Annual revenue: $108.5 million. EIN: 990113930.
When was Hawaii Pacific University founded?
Hawaii Pacific University was founded in 1965.
Who leads Hawaii Pacific University?
David Kostecki serves as SVP & CFO.
Where is Hawaii Pacific University located?
Headquartered in Honolulu, HI, United States.
What is Hawaii Pacific University's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100M-$1B. 70% of expenses go to program services.
Is Hawaii Pacific University trustworthy?
Hawaii Pacific University has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72 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 Hawaii Pacific University's registration number?
IRS EIN: 990113930.
What is Hawaii Pacific University's website?
https://www.hpu.edu