Historic Hawaii Foundation
To encourage the preservation of historic buildings and sites in hawai'i.
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A statewide non-profit organization, Historic Hawai‘i Foundation encourages the preservation of historic buildings, sites and communities relating to the history of Hawai‘i.
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Mission
To encourage the preservation of historic buildings and sites in hawai'i.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Historic Hawaii Foundation with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 97% of comparable charities. See the sources
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 90% 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
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 87% of the 55,580 arts & culture 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 + methodologyHistoric Hawaii Foundation is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Honolulu, HI, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1974 and has been operating for 52 years. Its EIN is 237441972. 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. 159 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Historic Hawaii Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 237441972. 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.
Historic Hawaii Foundation 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. The charity allocates 91% 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.
Historic Hawaii Foundation is located in Honolulu, HI, United States. The organization was established in 1974 and has been active for 52 years.
Based on official tax filings, Historic Hawaii Foundation has $1M in annual revenue. It allocates 91% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 75% for arts & culture charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Historic Hawaii Foundation is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $1M in annual revenue. The organization has 159 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Historic Hawaii Foundation. 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, Historic Hawaii Foundation 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 91% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 75%). 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.
A statewide non-profit organization, Historic Hawai‘i Foundation encourages the preservation of historic buildings, sites and communities relating to the history of Hawai‘i. Historic Hawaii Foundation is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1974.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 91% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 75%. Its annual revenue of $1M is comparable to the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Historic Hawaii Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Historic Hawaii Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 237441972, 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.
HISTORIC HAWAII FOUNDATION 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 (25)
Source: Public filings
25 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.
Historic Hawaii Resort Secures $431M - CommercialSearch
Public tours historic Hawaii Kai building during first-ever open house - Hawaii News Now
Rare open house offers look inside historic Hawaii Kai property - Hawaii News Now
Rare open house offers look inside historic Hawaii Kai property - Hawaii News Now
Public tours historic Hawaii Kai building during first-ever open house - Hawaii News Now
Historic Nuuanu estate lists for $22M - Pacific Business News - The Business Journals
Eli Olson Scores ‘Chocolate Barrels’ Amid Historic Hawaii Flooding (Video) - SURFER Magazine
Historic Hawaii Flooding Causes Estimated $1 Billion in Damage, Thousands Without Power - Yahoo
Historic Hawaii Flooding Causes Estimated $1 Billion in Damage, Thousands Without Power - Realtor.com
Oklahoman details historic Hawaii flooding that disrupted couple's dream vacation - KOCO
Activity timeline
Filings and press mentions, merged
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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 - 159 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 · 159 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 · 1974
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Historic Hawaii Foundation
- What is Historic Hawaii Foundation?
- Historic Hawaii Foundation is a arts & culture supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Honolulu, United States. A statewide non-profit organization, Historic Hawai‘i Foundation encourages the preservation of historic buildings, sites and communities relating to the history of Hawai‘i.
- When was Historic Hawaii Foundation founded?
- Historic Hawaii Foundation was founded in 1974.
- Who leads Historic Hawaii Foundation?
- Kiersten Faulkner serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Historic Hawaii Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Honolulu, HI, United States.
- What is Historic Hawaii Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 91% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Historic Hawaii Foundation trustworthy?
- Historic Hawaii Foundation 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 Historic Hawaii Foundation's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 237441972.
- What is Historic Hawaii Foundation's website?
- http://www.historichawaii.org