Hawaii is home to more than 8,000 nonprofits — of which the most common types include religious and educational organizations. Hawai’i Pacific Health Group Return, The Queen’s Medical Center, and Kamehameha Schools are among the state’s largest 501c3 nonprofits.
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501c3 organizations are nonprofit corporations that meet specific IRS criteria. Donations to a 501c3 are usually tax-exempt. Use our 501c3 lookup table to find out whether or not an organization has 501c3 status.
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Hawaii Nonprofits
Hawaiian nonprofits focus on a variety of topics, such as homelessness, environmentalism, and healthcare. Below are three notable nonprofit organizations from the islands of Hawaii.
Dyslexia Center of the Pacific
Recent studies from 2022 show that one in 10 people have some form of dyslexia — a condition that can prove embarrassing because it may take those individuals longer to read or process information. The Dyslexia Center of the Pacific acts as a support system for Hawaiians suffering from any form of dyslexia. It offers educational workshops and programs to help individuals afflicted with dyslexia read and write independently. This nonprofit also provides emotional support to help its clients become more confident in their abilities when not attending the center.
Project Hawai’i
Devoted to helping the state’s homeless children, Project Hawai’i provides food, shelter, and care for these young Hawaiians. Currently, this organization cares for more than 1,600 impoverished children across the islands of Oahu, Maui, and Hawaii, offering them a place to stay plus events and educational workshops to ensure they don’t fall behind in their education. This nonprofit also has monthly outreach programs that supply food, clothing, hygiene products, and some places to stay for those without shelter.
Reef Guardians
Climate change and pollution have significantly damaged the planet and the fragile ecosystems of coral reefs. Reef Guardians — a nonprofit that operates between Hawaii and California — focuses on educating people about the importance of coral reefs and methods to preserve and protect them. Through a combined effort with local communities, this nonprofit monitors coral reefs for damage and helps keep them healthy so human activity doesn’t disturb them and the sea life they support. Reef Guardians also hosts an annual Reef Camp in which K-12 students can experience reefs up close to learn more about what they’re protecting and why it’s so important to preserve the environment.