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Nonprofit · EIN 81-2591300

HAWAII TAX HELP AND FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT SOLUTIONS

Tax-exempt · HONOLULU, HI 96822

Financials

$97K$102K2023$219K$139K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of HAWAII TAX HELP AND FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT SOLUTIONS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$218,511$138,678$79,833$80,092$2,004$78,088
December 31, 2023990-EZ$97,086$101,718-$4,632$4,007$5,000-$993
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$218,511
of which government grants
$218,511
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$65,984
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$77,124
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$2,537
Occupancy
$21,982
Travel
$12,500
Program services (functional)
$129,366
Management and general (functional)
$9,312

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$5,259
Total assets, end of year
$80,092
Total liabilities, end of year
$2,004
Net assets, end of year
$78,088
Gross receipts
$218,511
Employees
1
Volunteers
145
Year formed
2016
State of legal domicile
HI

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Susan TamanahaPresident/CEO and Director
Trustee or director, Officer, Key employee
55$65,984$5,235
Bricen MoritsuguVice-President / Director
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
Shelley NgSecretary-Treasurer / Director
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
Wayne FernandesVice-President / Director
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Susan TamanahaPresident/CEO and Director55$54,285$4,419
Bricen MoritsuguVice-President / Director0.5$0$0
Shelley NgSecretary-Treasurer / Director0.5$0$0
Wayne FernandesVice-President / Director0.5$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1422 HEULU ST, HONOLULU, HI 96822-4351
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Susan Tamanaha, 1422 Heulu Street A-101, Honolulu, HI 96822
Signed the 990
Susan Tamanaha, President and CEO
Phone
(808) 381-0881

Mission

To build individual wealth and stronger communities by (1) providing free tax assistance to low-to-moderate income Hawaii residents in conjunction with the IRS' Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program which enables taxpayers to save money while complying with their tax obligations and (2) providing educational workshops and materials to the general public relating to financial literacy with a focus on preventing tax-related debt.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • This non-profit was established in April of 2016 to provide a dedicated platform for a VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) Program that had been operating as a program under another non-profit since 2006. Since 2006 and as of Tax Season 2025, our VITA Program has prepared 65,675 federal and state tax returns for Hawaii residents saving them approximately $16.4 Million in tax preparation fees and helping them claim $138.8 Million in refunds and refundable tax credits. Program service expenses listed include only direct program expenses and not general expenses for the organization such as insurance costs, fees or bookkeeping software.
    Expenses $129,366

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
81-2591300
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2018
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$80,092
Income (IRS master file)
$218,511

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$218,511$138,678$80,092XML
990-EZDecember 2023$97,086$101,718$4,007XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 81-2591300).

Questions about HAWAII TAX HELP AND FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT SOLUTIONS

What is the EIN of HAWAII TAX HELP AND FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT SOLUTIONS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of HAWAII TAX HELP AND FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT SOLUTIONS is 81-2591300.
Is HAWAII TAX HELP AND FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT SOLUTIONS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2018.
Are donations to HAWAII TAX HELP AND FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT SOLUTIONS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does HAWAII TAX HELP AND FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT SOLUTIONS file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of HAWAII TAX HELP AND FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT SOLUTIONS due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did HAWAII TAX HELP AND FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT SOLUTIONS last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of HAWAII TAX HELP AND FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT SOLUTIONS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Susan Tamanaha.
Who are the officers and directors of HAWAII TAX HELP AND FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT SOLUTIONS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 4 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $65,984 (Susan Tamanaha, President/CEO and Director).
How much revenue does HAWAII TAX HELP AND FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT SOLUTIONS have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $218,511, expenses of $138,678 and total assets of $80,092 at year end.

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