Hawaii Wildlife Center
Care and conservation of native winged wildlife to reverse the extinction trend in hawaii.
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Providing emergency response, medical and rehabilitative care for native birds and bats statewide, alongside conservation programs that aim to create a community where native wildlife thrive.
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Mission
Care and conservation of native winged wildlife to reverse the extinction trend in hawaii.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
GiveRadar's verified records show Hawaii Wildlife Center with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 93% of the 40,468 animal welfare 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 cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 85% of comparable charities. See the sources
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 88% of the 16,157 animal welfare charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyHawaii Wildlife Center is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Kapaau, HI, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2006 and has been operating for 20 years. Its EIN is 201489691. 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 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $1M in annual revenue. 22 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.
Hawaii Wildlife Center's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 201489691. 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 Wildlife Center has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for animal welfare charities in United States is 90/100.
Hawaii Wildlife Center is located in Kapaau, HI, United States. The organization was established in 2006 and has been active for 20 years.
Based on official tax filings, Hawaii Wildlife Center has $1M in annual revenue. It allocates 69% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 82% for animal welfare charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Hawaii Wildlife Center is classified as an Animal Welfare 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 $1M in annual revenue. The organization has 22 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Hawaii Wildlife Center. 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 Wildlife Center 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 69% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 82%). 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.
Providing emergency response, medical and rehabilitative care for native birds and bats statewide, alongside conservation programs that aim to create a community where native wildlife thrive. Hawaii Wildlife Center is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2006.
Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: It allocates 69% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $1M is comparable to the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Hawaii Wildlife Center are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Hawaii Wildlife Center is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 201489691, 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 (FY2024): 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.
HAWAII WILDLIFE CENTER 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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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (5)
Source: Public filings
5 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Hawai‘i Wildlife Center reports record seabird fallout, treats more than 1,000 birds in three months - Maui Now
Hawaii Wildlife Center reports record seabird fallout - mauinews.com
How the Hawai‘i Wildlife Center helps native birds (and bats) - Aloha State Daily
Hawaii Wildlife Center: Young seabirds vulnerable with new moon - Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Hawai‘i Wildlife Center mobilizes as seabird fallout season begins - Maui Now
The Hawai‘i Wildlife Center Lends a Helping Wing to Native Birds and Bats - HONOLULU Magazine
Hawaiʻi Wildlife Center Honored For Milestone - Big Island Video News
Gallery of The Hawai'i Wildlife Center / Ruhl Walker Architects - 13 - ArchDaily
Hawaii Wildlife Center-Ruhl Walker Architects | Inhabitat - Green Design, Innovation, Architecture, Green Building - Inhabitat
The Hawai'i Wildlife Center / Ruhl Walker Architects - ArchDaily
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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 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 22 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 22 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 · 2006
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Hawaii Wildlife Center
- What is Hawaii Wildlife Center?
- Hawaii Wildlife Center is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Kapaau, United States. Providing emergency response, medical and rehabilitative care for native birds and bats statewide, alongside conservation programs that aim to create a community where native wildlife thrive.
- When was Hawaii Wildlife Center founded?
- Hawaii Wildlife Center was founded in 2006.
- Who leads Hawaii Wildlife Center?
- Linda S Elliott serves as President & Director.
- Where is Hawaii Wildlife Center located?
- Headquartered in Kapaau, HI, United States.
- What is Hawaii Wildlife Center's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 69% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Hawaii Wildlife Center trustworthy?
- Hawaii Wildlife Center has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 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 Wildlife Center's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 201489691. Registration: 20-1489691 (United States).
- What is Hawaii Wildlife Center's website?
- http://hawaiiwildlifecenter.org